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Christmas food, the Aruban way

All countries have their holiday traditions. For most, food plays a big role in those traditions. Aruba is no different.

We love food all year round, but during the holiday season, it’s also about our love for the people around us. You can taste the love in every version of a roasted Christmas ham. All are similar but unique to each family. It reminds us of when we were kids, sitting at grandma’s house. For me, at least, Christmas food on Christmas Day is what made me feel both homesick and joyful at the same time when I was living abroad. Cooking the same recipes I grew up with, but now for my own family. That is what I want for you. To feel like you’re here in Aruba, wherever you are, this holiday season. Read MORE

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Required Eating: 10 Meals Not to Miss in Aruba

Taste your way through Aruba’s diverse cuisine with stuffed cheese, conch stew, savory pastries, and more.

If you can pry yourself away from Aruba’s idyllic beaches, epicurean adventures abound for curious palates. Challenged with growing produce on a small, arid island, early Arubans ate what was easily available, including soups and stews of goat, chicken, or seafood; cheese casseroles stuffed with what was left in the larder; and, of course, the catch of the day. Over time, however, the more than 90 nationalities that call the island home have created a rich gastronomic tapestry, complete with flavors from the Caribbean, North and South America, Indonesia, Asia, Europe, and more. Read MORE

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Holiday-Inspired Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba and The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos

Holiday Programming at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba will treat travelers to the Happy Island to a lineup of unforgettable holiday experiences, available the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Each morning during the holiday season, guests can visit Ritual Coffee Culture for themed drinks, including pumpkin spice lattes on Thanksgiving and roasted marshmallow mochas for Christmas. During the day, guests can enjoy holiday-themed cocktails under the Aruban sun at the Madero Pop-Up bar and at nightfall, guests can indulge in BLT Steak NY’s signature blackboard menu for a dinner of curated seasonal favorites. Read MORE

The Holidays in Aruba: Food, Family, and Festivities

When people think of the holiday season, chances are they imagine snow, cold weather, and curling up in front of the fireplace. In Aruba, things are done differently. Read MORE