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Unsightly for tourists: Motorcyclists damage and dirty Aruba’s iconic sign
0 The iconic “Aruba” sign at the Aruba Plaza Turismo in Linear Park has been damaged, with broken tiles and visible tire marks from motorbikes. The damage appears to be caused by riders performing stunts as well as people parking their motorbikes...

SoCal postal worker stole mail to buy a Rolex, vacation in Aruba and Turks and Caicos, feds say
A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Torrance has pleaded guilty to stealing credit and debit cards and checks from the mail and flaunting her spending on luxury goods and vacations on Instagram, federal officials announced. Mary Ann...

SoCal postal worker stole mail to buy a Rolex, vacation in Aruba and Turks and Caicos, feds say
A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Torrance has pleaded guilty to stealing credit and debit cards and checks from the mail and flaunting her spending on luxury goods and vacations on Instagram, federal officials announced. Mary Ann...

Aruba Airport Reports Strong Passenger Growth in First Half of 2025
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) reports a strong increase in passenger traffic for the first half of 2025, highlighting a steady upward trend in traveler numbers through Aruba’s gateway. A total of 832,901 revenue-generating passengers departed...

Carson woman pleads guilty to mail theft conspiracy involving bank fraud
Bilal A. Essayli, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California | Department of JusticeBilal A. Essayli, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California | Department of Justice A Carson resident and former United...

Aruba to me; Bruno and Eileen Santini
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MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – August 25, 2025 – Cayman Islands’ Shamari Scott and Marcus Simmonds to be honoured
August 25, 2025 Guyana and Jamaica preparing for the polls Two of the Caribbean’s largest democracies are preparing for high-stakes contests next month, as Guyana and Jamaica head to the polls in early September to decide their political futures....
Global Physician Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels — Xavier University School of Medicine Aruba Steps Up to Bridge the Gap
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], August 11: The world is facing a growing healthcare crisis - a severe and escalating shortage of physicians. From rural communities in India and underserved urban neighborhoods in the United States, to remote regions of...

Aruba Shines at Europe Day in Ecuador and Promotes Weddings & VIP Travel
Aruba Ecuador Travel Promotion continues to make waves across Latin America. On May 9, 2025, the island nation celebrated Europe Day in Quito, Ecuador, with a strong presence and impactful activations. As part of its ongoing efforts to attract...

Aruba Tourism Authority Strengthens Ties in Uruguay Market Visit
ATA Uruguay Market Visit From July 1 to 4, 2025, the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) Latin America team completed a high-impact visit to Montevideo, Uruguay, marking a key step in Aruba’s ongoing efforts to grow tourism from secondary yet valuable...

Aruba Strengthens Golf Tourism Strategy in the Netherlands
The Aruba Tourism Authority Netherlands (A.T.A. NL) has successfully advanced its golf tourism strategy, reinforcing Aruba’s status as a luxury golf destination in the Dutch market. With a series of high-impact activations between June 27 and July...

Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur and Jewel to Swap Deployments
The Grandeur of the Seas and the Jewel of the Seas are switching their itineraries for the 2026-27 season, Royal Caribbean International said in a statement. In the letter sent to booked guests, the company stated that the change is part of a...

Travel nude for ₹46 lakh! Inside ‘world’s biggest nude cruise’ where you can sail the seas without any clothes
Luxury cruises are no longer just about fine dining, casinos, and infinity pools; they're now about freedom of choice, quite literally. Bare Necessities, a US-based travel company, has been pioneering clothing-optional cruises since 1990, and its...

Ban Bek Caya: Local businesses welcome the initiative
0 Last night, Caya Grandi came alive with another edition of Ban Bek Caya, held just before the start of the new school year. In the days leading up to the event, many local shop owners had expressed high hopes, saying they expected it to bring a...

Aruba Airport Surpasses 2024 Numbers with 832,901 Passengers in First Half of 2025, Marking 3.7% Growth
0 Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) reports a strong increase in passenger traffic for the first half of 2025, highlighting a steady upward trend in traveler numbers through Aruba’s gateway. A total of 832,901 revenue-generating passengers...

Caribbean Market Overview July 2025
From CIBC Caribbean Economic Overview Summary: After intensifying to an extraordinary high in April, global trade tensions eased somewhat since then, as the US rolled back several of the harshest reciprocal tariff measures to allow for trade...

Aruba to me; Sal Trippi
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The 12 best things to do in Aruba
Aruba is a playground for the adventurous, thanks to a perfect combination of climate and culture that keeps this desert island feeling fresh and exciting – even for seasoned travelers to the Caribbean. Sure, you can bask on blissful beaches and...

The Moon New Development Project in Noord Aruba: What Would Be the Yield of a 1-Bedroom Condo?
When surveying the Caribbean Real Estate Investment in Aruba, savvy investors are always on the lookout for a combination of strong rental returns, long-term appreciation, and legal security. I’m Jorge Zarraga, Broker and Owner of JZ Realty Aruba,...

The Luxury Travel Market Continues Its Rapid Upward Trajectory
Hotels cater to affluent travelers by offer luxurious accommodations. Courtesy of Fertitta Entertainment The luxury travel market, a substantial and rapidly growing sector with a global reach, generates about $1.5 trillion each year. Projections...