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Episode CCCXXI -321: “What Will Remain of Aruba? Part II — How Our Natural Heritage Is Being Paved Away”
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For the first time: Argentina is Aruba’s top market in Latin America
0 Argentina has, for the first time, become Aruba’s leading Latin American market. Up to August 2025, visitor arrivals from Argentina grew by an impressive 126.5%, reaching 41,788 guests. This accounts for 4% of Aruba’s global market share and 28%...

The Royal Netherlands Army trains technical skills in Curaçao and Aruba during the Caribbean Engineer exercise
For the next three weeks, military engineers will train in Curaçao and Aruba. Over 100 Dutch military personnel will participate in the annual Caribbean Engineer exercise. During the exercise, they will carry out work on defense sites and help...

EU to sanction firms that issued fake flags to Russia’s shadow tankers
109The European Union is preparing to blacklist three companies accused of issuing fraudulent flag registrations to oil tankers linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, according to documents seen by Bloomberg. The measures are part of the...

Aerolíneas Argentinas announces direct flights between Argentina and Aruba starting January 2026
0 Aruba will soon welcome more visitors from Argentina with the launch of seasonal nonstop flights by Aerolíneas Argentinas. Starting January 2026, travelers from Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Córdoba will enjoy direct access to the One Happy Island...

Local taxi driver warns congestion is hurting tourism in Aruba
4 Tourists and locals alike are raising concerns about growing traffic problems in Aruba’s main tourist areas. What should be a relaxing island experience is increasingly being overshadowed by congestion, long waits, and frustration, especially in...

Episode CCCXX -320: The Price of Paradise: How Mass Tourism Is Unmaking Aruba
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'90 Day Fiance: The Other Way': Chloe prepares for Aruba, Manon is moving to country she hates, Jenny and Sumit move in with his parents
90 Day Fiance: The Other Way premiered with Chloe preparing to move to Aruba after a cheating scandal, Manon moving back to a country she "hated" for her family's well-being, and Jenny and Sumit navigating a financial crisis during the Season 7...

EU Plans to Sanction Providers of False Flags to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The EU plans to impose sanctions on three companies that have provided false flags to tankers of the Russian shadow fleet, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing documents it has reviewed. The companies have provided false flags of Aruba, Curacao,...

Paseo Herencia celebrates animals with their annual Pet Day event!
ad-banner-setar-tourist-sim-watersport2024 265805 Pinchos- PGB promo Banner (25 x 5 cm)-5 copy ad-banner-costalinda-2024 ad-banner-aruba-beach-club-5x5 Last Saturday, October 4th, in celebration of World Animal Day, Paseo Herencia hosted its...

Building boom continues: Five Below store coming to Bedford
October 6, 2025 BEDFORD – The local construction and remodeling market showed strong activity in September 2025, with the Building Department issuing a total of 30 permits for projects across commercial, residential, and public sectors. According...

'90 Day Fiance: The Other Way': Chloe begs Johny, Greta feels unwelcome, and Madelein and Luke fight
90 Day Fiance: The Other Way featured Chloe pushing Johny to quit his pirate-ship job, Greta not feeling welcome in Matthew's home once she arrived in England, and Madelein fighting with Luke within hours of his plane landing in Colombia during...

Iberostar strengthens presence in Cuba with luxury Selection Havana hotel and plans million-dollar investment in 2025
The Iberostar tourism group has closed the first nine months of 2025 with a positive balance, marked by a 10% increase in global sales and an 8% rise in the Average Daily Rate (ADR). In this context, the company has added five new hotels to its...

Royal Caribbean unveils ‘Legend of the Seas’
Royal Caribbean is introducing the family time of a lifetime on Legend of the Seas* with more adventure than ever before. The boldest vacation to visit the world’s top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean, Legend will deliver a lineup...

What’s Going On With BYD Sales?
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As reported by CnEVPost, BYD’s overall 3rd quarter 2025 sales were down 1.82% YoY, with passenger vehicles down 2.1%, while commercial vehicles were up 52.61%. While PHEV...

Historical Figures You May Not Know Were Missing Body Parts
Apart from the stories of triumph and subjugation, imperialism and individualism, and the evolution of human societies and the changing standard of living, history is all about risk, danger, and adventure. Nothing has ever really changed without...

ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS THE NEW LEGEND OF THE SEAS WITH NEXT-LEVEL FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Royal Caribbean is introducing the family time of a lifetime on Legend of the Seas* with more adventure than ever before. The boldest vacation to visit the world’s top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean, Legend will deliver a lineup...

Government revenues drop by half in recent months
0 Government revenues in Aruba have dropped sharply this summer. According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Aruba, total revenues in July were just under 129 million florins, and in August they fell further to slightly less than 117...

Royal Caribbean unveils new Legend of the Seas experiences
Royal Caribbean has unveiled new experiences coming to its latest ship, Legend of the Seas, with next-level family experiences debuting July 2026. The boldest vacation to visit the world’s top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean,...

n a first, the Queen Elizabeth is coming to Miami to sail on Caribbean cruises
It’s a pioneer and one of the world’s oldest shipping companies, but in its 185-year history, Cunard has never called Miami home. That’s about to change. The Queen Elizabeth will arrive at PortMiami on Oct. 16 and sail out of the Magic City until...