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Beach Bars in Paradise

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Balashi Brewery Beer Pairings Round 3

Our third installment of our popular local beer pairings features Aruba’s very own craft beer, Magic Mango.  This smooth and balanced tropical beer is ripe for magical and unexpected pairings with some of the island’s favorite dishes.  Let your imagination and palate explore some of Aruba’s tastiest menus!

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Hiking & Biking Aruba’s Landscapes

Aruba has one of the Caribbean’s most diverse geologic terrains to explore beyond its world-famous beaches.  Even locals that have grown up on Aruba are often amazed at their island’s hidden gems and breathtaking scenery that unfolds in the most unexpected places when they enjoy a little exploration.  Many of Aruba’s scenic treasures and spectacular views can only be reached by hiking or mountain biking.  Whether navigating more than 20 miles of trails through Arikok National Park—some marked with signage indicated our local flora and fauna—or meandering the serenity of cactus forests and rolling hills, or skirting wave-battered coastlines, Aruba’s beauty unfolds breathtakingly.

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Crafting Cocktails with a Unique Local Spin

This past July, the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and sister complex properties Marriott’s Aruba Ocean & Surf Clubs held their annual Masters of the Craft competition. The internal competition invites associates to compete in culinary and craft cocktail events, judged by local industry professionals.

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Harnessing the Wind

Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, is one of Aruba’s most treasured watersports, with a casual fun-under-the-sun beach lifestyle surrounding the sport.

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Local and Sustainable—Eco Living Aruba is Saving Aruba’s Bees One Hive at a Time

Balashi Brewery continues to highlight local businesses that are doing their part to make a difference for our community and environment.

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Beer Garden Aruba Opens in Historic Rancho Neighborhood

The hidden gem of Rancho, a historic neighborhood in downtown Oranjestad that was once a fishing village in the 1800’s, has a new resident

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