ORANJESTAD, Aruba – Coming off of a yr of document on-island visitation, immediately the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) is sharing new enhancements and developments elevating the customer expertise on the One glad island within the new yr. From main resort openings to an modern journey useful resource and a notable cultural anniversary, 2024 will probably be a yr of thrilling tourism developments in Aruba.
“2024 will probably be a landmark yr for Aruba as a vacation spot, and we’re thrilled for the enhancements that may make The Aruba Impact stronger than ever,” mentioned Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority. “With new property developments, technological improvements, main cultural moments, and extra, we’re certain the sensation of rejuvenation that our guests expertise whereas on the island will proceed lengthy after returning dwelling.”
2024 Resort Openings
Iberostar Grand Aruba
The noteworthy developments are led by two main resort openings. First, The Iberostar Grand Aruba will have a good time its grand opening and welcome friends for the primary time this summer time. That includes 240 premium suites and positioned throughout from the award-winning Eagle Seashore, the adults-only resort would be the first Iberostar property within the Dutch Caribbean and represents the additional diversification of resort choices out there to guests. Exterior of the suites, friends will take pleasure in entry to the Tierra del Sol golf course, three eating places, 5 bars, two swimming pools, and a spa.
St. Regis Palm Seashore Aruba Resort
Subsequent, the St. Regis Palm Beach Aruba Resort is about to open on the finish of 2024. The St. Regis model will make its extremely anticipated debut on the island and broaden its luxurious product with 220 luxurious rooms, 5-star facilities and top-class eating, spa, and pool choices. Ideally positioned close to prime points of interest in Aruba, the resort will probably be simply the second St. Regis property within the Caribbean.
2023 Inns Opened
As well as, the culinary choices out there at lodges and in close by Oranjestad have heightened all through the island because of a handful of 2023 openings and enhancements that may elevate the 2024 expertise:
- Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino debuted its latest restaurant, Mercát within the fall of 2023. That includes Mediterranean delicacies constituted of recent components and influences from Spain, Italy, Lebanon, and Greece, Mercát combines Mediterranean design with Caribbean views leading to a relaxed environment with a powerful connection to the land and sea.
- Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba launched a brand-new restaurant, The Coco Café, in the summertime of 2023, providing a Caribbean-inspired menu that ranges from breakfast to dinner and options tropical bar bites, salads & bowls, vegan choices and in style entrees from the land and sea. That includes a lined patio nestled amongst the resort’s colourful casitas, the venue includes a colourful and tranquil ambiance.
- Divi and Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives redefined their culinary choices in 2023 with additions and renovations, together with:
- Le Café, the most recent eating venue at Divi Aruba All Inclusive, opened its doorways in the summertime of 2023 and options freshly brewed connoisseur coffees, teas, and breakfast in open-air seating overlooking the Caribbean.
- Pure Lime Restaurant, the primary full-service Mexican restaurant in Aruba, skilled a full improve within the fall of 2023 together with recent designs, new decor, an expanded menu, and an inviting outside area with 5 tables seating as much as 24 friends.
- Ginger, Asian Flavors now includes a extra fashionable, industrial look with indoor and outside seating the place friends can benefit from the scrumptious menu created by Govt Chef Paul Zijlstra.
- Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino not too long ago unveiled a full revamp of their function restaurant, Ruinas Del Mar, together with an entire renovation of the eating room and the introduction of a brand new menu from its new Director of Culinary Expertise, Chef Yvan Didelot. Impressed by the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, the restaurant pays homage to this iconic piece of Aruban historical past and options a wide range of scrumptious land and sea choices.
- KOAL is the most recent chef’s desk expertise in Aruba, that includes a classic setting in a historic monument constructing within the coronary heart of downtown Oranjestad’s historic district. Sixteen friends are seated across the open kitchen as Aruban-born Chef Albert Raven showcases his aptitude over a five-course dinner.
Aruba Carnival
Moreover, 2024 includes a main milestone for the celebration of Aruban tradition with the seventieth anniversary of Aruba’s Carnival. Now via mid-February, locals and guests alike will participate within the largest Aruban Carnival but with festive block events, spectacular parades and musical occasions lighting up the One glad island. The festivities will then culminate with the Grand Carnival Parade on February 11.
Journey to Aruba
These enhancements and cultural moments are complemented by new sources being carried out to streamline travel to and from the island.
Slated for March 2024, Aruba will roll out the Aruba Happy One Pass, a digital journey credential system that may permit vacationers to finish pre-boarding verification, share their data straight with immigration officers, and easily cross border checkpoints with out offering their bodily passports.
Moreover, vacationers can benefit from new flight choices to Aruba in 2024 equivalent to:
- Spirit Airways is providing every day service to Arbua from Fort Lauderdale for the winter 2023/2024 season, up from twice weekly. The airline can be utilizing bigger aircrafts by deploying its Airbus A321. The enlargement represents 1,140 extra seats per week for the FLL – AUA route.
- Southwest Airways is rising its service to Aruba for the summer time of 2024, ramping up its service from two weekly flights to 5 from Baltimore-Washington.
- Air Canada has restarted its service from Toronto to Aruba, with three weekly flights.
- Westjet has additionally elevated the frequency for the winter 2023/2024 season.
