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News, events, and happenings around Aruba...
News, events, and happenings around Aruba...
Two decades of winged delights Congratulations to Butterfly Farm Aruba on their 20th anniversary! For two decades they’ve been delighting visitors with numerous tropical species of butterflies and moths from all over the world in their lush, lovely surroundings. The unique experience of watching the life cycle unfold before your very eyes is a must-do for all ages. Go early morning to witness the metamorphosis, and that’s when the butterflies are most active as well. Your initial admission is good for return visits your entire holiday! Visit www.thebutterflyfarm.com for more details.
New fine spirits & stogies emporium Tucked under Texas de Brazil, step inside the new Captain Jack Liquor & Cigar Store for a delightful surprise of fine wines, topshelf spirits, and quality cigars guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning connoisseur. Choose from a huge assortment of worldclass brands and collections, sometimes rare and exclusive, and top-of-the line stogies including Cubans, Dominicans, Hondurans, and Nicaraguans abound. Upstairs you’ll find a surprisingly swank lounge oasis ideal to reserve for corporate or celebratory occasions. Email: captainjackaruba@yahoo.com
Dushi Bagels & Burgers goes global This true island favorite dining and socializing spot has become so popular with visitors that they’ve been requesting franchise opportunities to introduce the unique menus and business model to their cities back home. And now, that opportunity is a reality. You can replicate their incredible restaurant experience in your hometown and they will help you every step of the way. Dushi Bagels & Burgers serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and great cocktails too! For a comprehensive presentation on their franchising plans, visit dushibagelsandburgers.com or email franchising@dushibagelsandburgers.com.
Welcome to Doña Jacinta The authentic Colombian food fans have enjoyed at Don Jacinto has now landed in Palm Beach at the brand-new Doña Jacinta restaurant! Located right across from the Playa Linda Beach Resort, diners will enjoy flavorful dishes that transport their taste buds right into the mountains of Colombia. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with outstanding traditional delights like the Colombian favorite Bandeja Paisa or peruse their extensive menu for international dishes. Prepare to fall in love with Doña Jacinta’s family restaurant and experience a taste of Colombia during your visit on Aruba. www.donajacintaaruba.com
Experience San Nicolas up close The old refinery town locals call “Sunrise City” has undergone a truly exciting renaissance, and now it’s exploding with art, culture, and activities that visitors will enjoy. The best way to get into the thick of it is to attend the Experience San Nicolas event held each month in conjunction with Cosecha and Fundacion Museo Arubano. Local food, music, art workshops, museum tours, shopping, outdoor art walks, and more are all waiting to be discovered. For event dates visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/experiencesannicolas.
Rock on Aruba! Rejoice all you rock fans who never stopped believing and held on to that feeling because your favorite music is back on island big time at this new party emporium off Eagle Beach. Enjoy an excellent menu of great, creative craft beers and music from the seventies, eighties, and nineties served up just the way you like it: live and loud! There are special events galore with wailing local and guest bands and always a fun and friendly crowd of revelers and fellow head bangers. Visit www.rocknrockaruba.com for details.
20 Nights
Middle photo courtesy of Dushi Bagels & Burgers
Top to bottom, photos courtesy of Captain Jack Liquor & Cigar Store, Doña Jacinta, and Rock’n’Rock
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