Aruba

I have to share some absolutely thrilling news from Aruba! The Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, a place incredibly close to my heart, has just achieved something monumental. It’s officially the very first hotel on the entire island to be recognized with Two MICHELIN Keys for the MICHELIN Guide 2025. Honestly, this is a huge moment, not just for the hotel, but for Aruba itself. Out of thousands of hotels worldwide that MICHELIN assessed, a select few earned these coveted keys. For a locally-owned, intimate gem like Boardwalk to be among them is just incredible. It truly speaks volumes about the

There’s a new adults-only haven opening up in Aruba, and it sounds absolutely dreamy. The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino is launching something called The Westerly, starting January 6, 2026. It’s not just a new wing; it’s an entirely separate, premium experience with 161 rooms, all designed for a more refined kind of escape right on the shores of Palm Beach. They’re calling it a luxurious addition, focusing on top-notch service and direct beach access. I’m already picturing myself there! An Exclusive Adults-Only Retreat They say The Westerly is all about tailored comfort and enjoyment. It starts with

Aruba has always conjured images of sun-drenched beaches and crystal-clear waters in my mind, a classic tropical paradise. While it certainly lives up to that expectation, my recent visit to the newly opened Secrets Baby Beach Aruba offered a much deeper, more authentic perspective on what an island escape can truly be. It’s more than just a beautiful resort; it’s a perfect jumping-off point for discovering the soul of Aruba, setting a new standard for Caribbean getaways. A New Destination Emerges I recently had the pleasure of spending a few nights at Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, an adults-only resort

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa became the first Category 5 hurricane on record to make landfall in Jamaica, slamming into the southern coast near New Hope, Westmoreland Parish, with sustained winds of 185 mph and a central pressure of 892 mb. The storm carved a path of devastation across the island’s western half, leaving tens of thousands displaced, critical infrastructure crippled, and the travel landscape across the Caribbean rewritten overnight. Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica’s southern coast as a Category 5 with sustained winds of 185 mph — the first Category 5 to hit Jamaica since records