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You Guys Rock, A List

It goes without saying that I’m very happy to be back in the arubabeaches.net saddle. I’m excited for all the news that’s been coming my way through many sources and would like to thank all of you for that. I couldn’t write if I didn’t have that kind of information. Do you have tips or

Bucuti Is Doing Very Well, Now 100% Adults Only

Golden Tulip sign at Bucuti

Bucuti is affiliated to Golden Tulip
In the midst of negative news late last year, Bucuti Beach Resort was able to announce sweet figures. Occupancy is up and booking is strong. Bucuti is an award winning resort located in the low rise resort area, especially popular with honeymooners and Europeans.
I’ve been bullish about Bucuti Beach

Above Average Hurricane Season In 2010

Tropical Storm Omar Rain

Tropical Storm Omar brought some rain in 2008 in Oranjestad

Last year was one of the calmest hurricane seasons in recent memory. With only three hurricanes and 9 named storms, 2009 is considered to be one of the softest years recently. Experts predict an above average 2010 Hurricane Season, however. It starts in July.
Dr. Gray from

Looking For Guest Writers

I’ve been working hard for the last 3 years on this project. However, late last year I was so busy with other ventures that I couldn’t update this site until last month. It was sitting idle for almost half year! I don’t want this to happen again. There aren’t many sites like this dedicated to

New in Aruba: Skydive

Skydive Aruba
A few months ago I started to hear a small aircraft flyby, pretty low too. I didn’t give this much thought really, as I live near the airport. However, it became so frequent that I started to wonder. It drove me crazy. I couldn’t figure it out until I saw ads for Skydive Aruba.

Is The Economy Still Hurting?

Big Ships with Tourists in Aruba
A lot has been written and said about the economy, that somewhere along the way we’ve lost perspective on what is really going on. One things for sure, people are always talking about the “economy” but are really mostly repeating  the one liners uttered by pundits or news headlines.
The economy

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