In an effort to facilitate visitors a trip to San Nicolas and all the attractions in the area, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Arubus have introduced a new route to the schedule which will now also make stops at Baby Beach.

The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba was recently honored as the first resort on the island to receive the IBISA Award, certified by Mr. Richard Visser, Aruba’s minister of health and sports. In conjunction with PACO (Pan American Conference on Obesity), a certification program constructed over the past three years was created with the objectives of raising the prestige of tourism and the tourism industry in the region, and providing economic resources for projects within the community on the prevention of obesity through exercise and healthy eating. Certification for hotels and restaurants is granted on the basis of compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HAACP (Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point System), and healthy food principles.

The International Four Day Marches Nijmegen (or Vierdaagse) is the largest marching event in the world. It is organized every year in Nijmegen in mid-July as a means of promoting sport and exercise. Participants walk 30, 40 or 50 kilometers daily depending on their age and gender, and, on completion, receive a royally approved medal (Vierdaagsekruis). The participants are mostly civilians, but there are also a few thousand military participants.

A win-win scenario where showing your support for Aruba's new Donkey Sanctuary can have you win one of the fabulous prizes being offered. The Donkeys are in dire need of more spacious diggs, since the Santa Lucia location has been seriously outgrown. The fundraising event will start on August 1 and end aptly on Animal day, October 4, 2013.

Aruba has many talented athletes, including Jordy and Patrick Groters who made a name for themselves last weekend in Ft. Lauderdale during the the 2013 International Classic Invitational obtaining silver and gold medals. Up next is the 2013 Central American and Caribbean Championship in San Jose Costa Rica where they will form part of the national selection of Aruba.

Over seventy-five entrants participated in the International Miniature boat races on July 28, 2013 in Aruba. Participants also included enthusiasts from Curacao, St. Maarten and Bonaire. The races were held at the Governor's Beach in Oranjestad where these miniature vessels competed strictly on sail power using only fishing line for control.

Curacao Junior League baseball team wins Latin Championships after a nail biting final in Aruba. The Nadi Croes/Crismo Angela Ball Park in Santa Cruz was the venue for this final where Curacao faced off against Aruba's reigning team.

The Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor together with the Minister of Infrastructure, Immigration and Environment and the Minister Finance, Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy announced their plans to improve three under used beaches on Aruba. The three targeted areas are Baby Beach in San Nicolas, Surfside on the eastern end of Oranjestad, and the bay at Cura Cubai, at the western end of San Nicolas, which offers excellent conditions for many water activities.

Aruba hosted the Junior Latin American Baseball League for the first time and the community is proud on Aruba’s results so far. The Junior League World Series is a baseball tournament for children 13, 14 and 15 years and takes place annually. Participating countries in this League are: Aruba, Costa Rica, Colombia, Curacao, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Republic of El Salvador, Virgin Islands and Venezuela.

Aruba Wieler Bond looks back on successful week, after leaving a great impression at the Las Vegas Nationals. The Aruban delegation which consisted of Zyqion Soekander, Zaithyel Soekander and Aschwin Dabian did a great job and they are preparing for the World Championship that will take place in New Zealand.

Aruba's windsurfing champion is currently in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands defending her crown in the 2013 PWA Freestyle Windsurfing Cup. In the Women’s Double Elimination Sarah-Quita Offringa faced Arrianne Aukes in the winners’ final once more after having beaten Yoli de Brendt  in the preceding heat.

Recently the Wall Street Journal published an article about the 10th anniversary of the recognition of Papiamento as official language. In May 2003 Aruba declared Papiamento, next to Dutch, as its official language, after Papiamento has been the native tongue on Aruba for more than 300 years. More details and facts can be read in this article.