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Latam Airlines announces new direct flights between Bogotá and Aruba
0 Latam Airlines is planning to launch a new international route that will connect Bogotá, Colombia, with Aruba. The airline’s Colombian division has formally submitted a request to Aeronáutica Civil to open the route, linking El Dorado...

Aruba’s Airport Has a New “Passenger Flow Control” System. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The Aruba Airport Authority has announced the implementation of a new “Passenger Flow Control” system for all U.S.-bound departing passengers, part of efforts to streamline travel during the island’s major Gateway 2030 construction project. This...

Need summer travel inspiration? Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month & Juneteenth in these top destinations
Summer 2025 is here, and with it comes endless excitement, especially for travel. June marks the official start of the season, but it’s also a time to celebrate: Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month, and Juneteenth (now a federal holiday...
Sint Maarten thanks Aruba for swift support during prison crisis
As part of the Justitieel Vierlanden Overleg (JVO) held this week in Aruba, Sint Maarten’s Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, met with Aruba’s Minister of Justice, Arthur Dowers, for an introductory and working meeting. During their meeting,...

Dutch exam board supervises official exam in Aruba
7 Saturday morning marked a historic milestone for Aruba and the ‘Fundacion Enseñansa pa Aruba’ (FEPA), as the first official exam supervised by ‘Stichting Examenkamer Nederland’ was held on the island. The exam was part of the Papiamento language...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Bloedbank Aruba highlights life-saving impact of blood donors
2 To mark World Blood Donor Day, the Bloedbank at Horacio Oduber Hospital hosted an Open Day on Friday, June 13th. From noon to 5:00 pm, the public was invited to tour the facility, learn how to become a blood donor, and better understand what...

AD FEATURE: A Caribbean fly-cruise holiday on Britannia offers a world of wonders
Advertising feature from St Maarten is a must-visit for lovers of blue waters ( Image: Getty Images) For the ultimate island-hopping adventure, there’s nothing like a Caribbean fly-cruise holiday. Wake up to a new view every day, from Barbados...

Aruba to me; Linda and Guido Tenuta
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Island Meetings: Sun, Sand and ROI
Picking the right destination for your next meeting or incentive trip is practically an art form these days. You’re juggling attendee preferences, budget, programming and that all-important wow factor—all while trying to create an experience that...

Aruba Airport introduces passenger flow control for U.S. departures: New color-coded check-in times
0 Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has announced the launch of a new “Passenger Flow Control” system for all passengers departing to the United States. This new measure, effective Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, is part of ongoing efforts to improve...

Minister plenipotentiary: Dutch Safety Board expertise vital source of knowledge to tap into
Chief of Staff Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary Carol Voges (second left), Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (third left), and members of the Dutch Safety Board. THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell recently attended a...

Caribbean Guilder Debuts with a Dollar Twist.
- Advertisement - The islands of Curaçao and Sint Maarten have introduced a new currency called the Caribbean guilder. This replaces the old Netherlands Antillean guilder. The change began in March 2025, and the old money will no longer be...

Aruba Is Getting More Daily Flights on American Airlines
The snorkeling at Malmok. The art scene in Oranjestad. The culture in San Nicolas. The beach vibes at Eagle. All those chef’s tables. American Airlines is ramping up service to Aruba ahead of the winter travel season, Caribbean Journal has...

PRICES SLASHED UP TO 45% OFF FOR DIVI RESORTS' SUMMER BLOWOUT TRAVEL SALE
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "Our goal is to help guests say 'yes' to the unforgettable," said Marco Galaverna, President & COO of Divi Resorts. "With these steep discounts, there's never been a better time to plan that dream Caribbean escape without...

Coast Guard offloads over $138 million in illicit drugs from Caribbean Sea interdictions
June 17, 2025 U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant’s crew offloaded 17,450 lbs. of cocaine and 2,585 lbs. of marijuana earlier this month worth $132 million at Port Everglades. The Valient is a 210' medium endurance cutter homeported in Jacksonville,...

Hundreds of Young Tourists Evacuated by Cruise Ship From Israel
For Jewish young adults, the opportunity to visit Israel and see the land of their history and heritage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel that began on Friday, June 13, 2025, that opportunity...

A.T.A. presents its 2024 annual report to the Parliamentary Tourism Commission
0 On June 16th, the Parliamentary Tourism Commission met with the CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), Ronella Croes; CFO Maas van Drie; and Business Manager Dyane Vis-Escalona for the presentation of A.T.A.’s 2024 annual report. This...

UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies celebrates 40 years of island education
Breadcrumb Trail Links Atlantic Canada News Prince Edward Island PEI News Summerside Published Jun 17, 2025 • Last updated 28 minutes ago • 3 minute read Eric Mijts, who works at the University of Aruba, was a guest speaker at a recent Institute...
I had no idea how brutal traveling during the first trimester of pregnancy would be. Here's how I got through nausea, fatigue, and more.
When I saw those two pink lines pop up, my first thought wasn't baby names — it was: Oh no, I have so much travel coming up. As a travel writer, I can be on the road more than at home in some months. When I took the test, I had six trips planned...