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Aruba’s New Plastic Ban Ordinance Goes Into Effect

Aruba’s new Plastic Ban Ordinance is effective as of today, July 1st, 2020. This ban was first announced in November of 2019. Now that the ban is officially in effect, this means all import, sale, and production of any single-use plastics or Oxybenzone will be penalized. The following products are now prohibited: Single-use plastic bags with Continue reading "%s"

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Remains Staffed and Open

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba remains open for guests and is preparing for new ones. Having successfully rebounded from several past events, including the resort’s grand opening on Black Monday in 1987, the famed Eagle Beach resort once again prepares to spring back and welcome guests as well as future reservations. Staffed and Continue reading "%s"

Top Caribbean Hotel Stays Open – Virtually – for Guests

While the world pauses due to COVID-19, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is promising to bring a little piece of paradise – virtually – to its would-be guests and followers until they can travel again. The popular Eagle Beach resort kicked off this new engaging social media initiative, #BringingBucutiToYou, on March 18, 2020, to the Continue reading "%s"

Bucuti & Tara Earns Rigorous Green Globe Recertification

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort just earned sustainability recertification from Green Globe, which represents the International Standard for Sustainability. The Caribbean’s first and only carbon neutral hotel earned its 19th annual Green Globe certification through its steadfast commitment to provide a memorable vacation that’s simultaneously sustainable. In 2016, Green Globe awarded Bucuti & Tara its Continue reading "%s"
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Aruba Officially Bans Plastics and Oxybenzone

November 19, 2019 marked a very important day for Aruba’s future! The Parliament of Aruba has officially banned single use plastics and Oxybenzone, a chemical found in many sunscreens that contribute to the deterioration of coral reefs. This means that any disposable, single use plastics, such as: plastic cups, straws, utensils, containers, and stirrers are Continue reading "%s"
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Boardwalk Officially Re-opened as Boutique Hotel

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba officially re-opened on November 15, 2019 with a festive opening ceremony, attended by Aruba’s Minister of Tourism Dangui Oduber, Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), and Tisa LaSorte, CEO and President of the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA). Along with Boardwalk’s hotel owners, the Aruba-born twin Continue reading "%s"