Buses can be a cost-effective and efficient way to travel. I recently booked a $46 FlixBus ticket from Washington, DC, to New York City through the Greyhound site.
25.07.2023 - 10:42 / matadornetwork.com
It was a breezy Caribbean day, and the smell of fried dough and melted cheese flowed through the restaurant kitchen of La Vista at Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino. I was there for a cooking class to make pastechi, a traditional Aruban breakfast staple similar to an empanada or Jamaican patty. And it was a delight.
The experience is one of many the resort offers that all have the same purpose: to help guests embrace Aruba’s culture and to amplify the idea that Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, as well as the entire island of Aruba, is a destination for all types of travelers.
After a four hour flight from Washington DC and a 20-minute airport transfer from Reina Beatrix Airport to the resort, I was ready to get close and comfortable with island time.
Photo: Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
Stepping into the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino feels like a portal into Caribbean paradise. A long hallway with delightful nautical touches leads to the gorgeous lobby with massive ceilings and touches of modern luxury everywhere. Yet it’s the exterior of the property that really stuns with its location on a white sand beach facing the sea.
Photo: Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
While I don’t particularly encourage staying in your room all day at a resort on what’s been deemed one of the happiest islands in the world, it is tempting. After opening the door of my oceanfront king bedroom, I was greeted by modern design, a spacious walk-in closet, and an ultra-comfortable bed I never wanted to leave. However, the 100-square-foot balcony truly stole my heart with its incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. I arrived in the afternoon, rolled my suitcase in, and offloaded onto the balcony to take in those sparkling blue waters and warm tropical breeze.
This eight-story property has 414 oversized guest rooms, including 24 suites equipped with a balcony perfect for sunset or sunrise gazing.
Photo: Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
The Aruba Marriott is a family-friendly resort. Those seeking a more exclusive and adults-only experience can book with the resort’s Tradewinds Club. This exclusive boutique experience is a kids-free sanctuary and features access to a reserved beach and lounge, personal concierge, special services, and upscale amenities.
Photo: Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
The property’s Mandara Spa is the largest full-service spa on Aruba. The Balinese-style spa has 12 private treatment rooms for healing and relaxation, whether you want to enjoy the spa solo or partake in a couples treatment. If exercise is what you’re after, the two-story fitness center is open 24 hours.
Also open 24 hours? The Stellaris Casino, which has 26 gaming tables
Buses can be a cost-effective and efficient way to travel. I recently booked a $46 FlixBus ticket from Washington, DC, to New York City through the Greyhound site.
A Southwest Airlines passenger says a man she believes was an off-duty pilot for the company AirDropped her an explicit photo and video of his genitals before takeoff on a flight heading from Las Vegas to Dallas.
It’s a milestone anniversary for a popular Caribbean island airline, and they are celebrating with deals for passengers. Cayman Airways, the flagship airline carrier for the Cayman Islands, discounted several international flights to celebrate its 55 years in business. Some of the top flight deals as part of the promotion include:
Every year, a small suburban town called Twinsburg, Ohio hosts the Twins Days Festival — the largest gathering of twins in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
A Carnival cruise ship rescued a couple from a sailboat stranded near the Bahamas early Monday morning, a spokesperson for the cruise line told Insider.
As thousands of flight disruptions on Monday due to severe storms spanned across the East Coast, U.S. airlines have called on the the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend a waiver that allowed them to cut back on service.
You finally made it to Paris, but instead of running up the Eiffel Tower, you’re passing out in your soufflé. Blame jet lag, when your body’s circadian rhythm — its expected sleep and wake times — is out of sync with your new location, leaving you with brain fog at midday or insomnia in the wee hours. Not everyone has the same body clock, of course, and no two trips are exactly the same, but there are some tricks that could help you get your zip back quicker.
With summer vacations currently in full swing, travelers have now blurred the seasonal lines making the summer the Caribbean’s new high season. According to several reports, air travel to the Caribbean for the period from June through August 2023 (typically low season) shows almost a 50% increase in booked flights over the same months in 2019. As more tourists seek beach getaways to the Caribbean this summer, the demand has increased for beachy Caribbean villas where travelers can gather with friends and loved ones while enjoying luxury accommodations and near-perfect beach weather.
Aruba, home to the most sunny days in the Caribbean, boasts an overwhelming sense of warmth and happiness that you’ll feel all across the island. In addition to the perpetual sunshine, people come to this pristine island for many reasons: delectable cuisine; a romantic retreat; the welcoming culture; destination weddings; and the abundance of water activities. From cave exploring to shipwreck snorkeling, here are some of the must-see adventures throughout this Caribbean country, also know as the One happy island.
Vibrant, culturally rich and visually stunning – the islands of the Caribbean are like nowhere else on Earth. From cocktails to coral reefs, hiking to heritage, they offer something for all tastes and tempos. Here are seven unmissable highlights of the Caribbean.
When you think of the Caribbean, the first things that come to mind are most likely turquoise waters, relaxed vibes and swaying palm trees. But there’s a lot more to a trip to this part of the world than lazing around on a sunlounger, taking in the views and sipping exotic cocktails. The Caribbean offers a huge variety of other tempting activities, from windsurfing and waterskiing, to scuba diving and snorkelling to see some of the most beautiful, vividly coloured coral reefs imaginable. Here are a few of the must-try activities you can enjoy.