5 Steps to a Perfectly Packed Suitcase

Traveling light is more convenient and save you money: Checked bag fees on domestic flights with major U.S. carriers—American, Delta, JetBlue, and United—are $30 for a first bag, and can run to $40 for a second, and $150 for a third. But traveling with nothing but a carry-on can seem daunting to anyone who’s used to cramming a big suitcase full of “just in case” items for every trip.

So you have to be smart about what you take and how you pack. Read MORE 

Ten Items That Belong in Every Carry-On Bag

Space comes at a premium, but these items are most worthy of it. 

There are a lot of ways to pack your carry-on bag, but sometimes the “what” is more important than the “how.” To be blunt, traveling on an airplane can be both gross and boring. When I’m flying the friendly skies, I have a personal checklist of items that are “must-haves” for my carry-on bag, in my attempt to feel a little fresher and be a little more entertained. Many of these small items deserve a permanent spot in your carry-on bag, too. Read MORE

Vacationing In Aruba

Aruba has one of the highest repeat visitor rates in the Caribbean, with more than half of all visitors returning to the island. Located on the outside fringes of the Hurricane Belt, Aruba sits in the southern Caribbean, just 15 miles north of Venezuela in South America. The island boasts 365 days of sunshine a year, with a temperature hovering around 82 degrees. Read MORE

How to Pack a Suitcase Like an Expert

These little packing tips will go a long way.

Vacations are making a major comeback, which means it's time for you to pack your bags and head out on that trip you've long been dreaming of. But hang on, do you even remember how to pack a suitcase anymore? Read MORE

The must-have items to make flying more comfortable, according to airline crew

It doesn’t matter if you’re hopping on a short-haul domestic flight or you’re embarking on a transatlantic red-eye, proper flight preparation will always make your in-flight experience that much more comfortable and stress-free.

Ensuring your carry-on must-haves are always packed will allow you to sit back and enjoy your flight. And, not to mention, bringing all of your favorites with you from home will save you from overspending at the duty-free or overpriced airport convenience store. Read MORE

10 Super Specific Travel Gadgets That Could Really Come in Handy One Day

10 must-have travel gadgets that could come in super handy to help make your travel easier. Read MORE

Pack smarter: How to keep your travel documents and luggage organized

How do you keep all your stuff organized when you travel? That question is harder than ever to answer because travel has changed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now you have to juggle your ID or passport with your boarding pass and COVID-19 paperwork, including your vaccine documentation and PCR or antigen test, if they're still required. Read MORE

TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule

Aruba Lifts COVID-19 Test Requirement

Effective March 19th, 2022, all travelers will no longer be required to present a COVID-19 negative test result or proof of vaccination.
All travelers will still be required to complete Aruba’s Embarkation/Disembarkation Card before arrival, which is the country’s digitized customs and immigration process.
Aruba Visitors Insurance is still required for all visitors. Read MORE

COVID-19 testing requirement for international travel returning to the United States is still in effect. Read MORE

Hack To Get Around The TSA's 3-1-1 Liquid Rule - Your Mileage May Vary

A few items that might be able to help decrease the liquids in many peoples’ 3-1-1 bags… Read MORE

Why You Need To Book Your Summer Travel Now

As the COVID-19 pandemic starts to wane, people are starting to look toward traveling again. And this year, money expert Clark Howard has some unusual advice on when to book your summer trip. Read MORE

How to Pack Lighter, Smarter, and Faster, According to T+L Editors

18 tips from the editors of Travel + Leisure

What to Do: Weather Delays and Flight Cancellations

Go-to tips, websites and apps- for all you need to know about weather delays and cancellations. Read MORE

Tropic lockdown: my family vacation in quarantine

If someone in your clan has to get COVID, Shawna Cohen’s experience suggests you let it happen in Aruba — weather aside, they seem have a better and more compassionate approach. Read MORE

What to Do When An Airline Cancels Your Flight

Delays and cancellations are an unfortunate reality in air travel. But as airlines stretch themselves thin to carry more and more passengers as travel rebounds, these mass cancellations are all but certain to continue. Here are some tips.

First Class Airport Experience Aruba

Passenger Flow Control at Check-in For U.S. Bound Passengers

November 25, 2021- ORANJESTAD - Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), the company that manages and operates Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix (AUA Airport) informs all US departing passengers that starting December 1, 2021 AUA Airport will introduce “Passenger Flow Control” at the check in terminal for all passengers to the USA.

Based on agreements made by the Aruban Government with the US CBP in Washington recently, ongoing construction activities in the terminal building and also Covid restrictions, AUA Airport has created a staged approach to allow passengers to enter the check in facilities and the terminal for processing. The Passenger Flow Control concept entails that passenger are allowed to enter the check in facilities based on separate groups (Yellow, Blue and Orange) established by the scheduled airline departure times. Passengers will thus receive a dedicated timeslot to enter the terminal as indicated in table below.

This dedicated timeslot is determined for visitors based on the information provided in the ED (Electronic Disembarkation) Card where information on the departure flight will also have to be submitted. Residents travelling out of Aruba to the US should take their scheduled departure time into account to determine at what time they are allowed to check-in (not earlier than 3 hours before that time of departure). The Passenger Flow Control is introduced with the intention to prevent passengers arriving (too) early at AUA Airport for check-in. This will be in place for the winter season starting December 1, 2021, until March 12, 2022.

AUA Airport will have ambassadors at the entry doors to actively control the time slots per passenger. Early passengers will have to wait outside for their correct time slot.

With this Passenger Flow Control AUA Airport hopes to better manage the processing of passengers at the different check points inside the terminal areas and therefore also contribute to shorter lines and waiting times resulting in a much safer environment and better service levels for all passengers. AAA counts on the active participation and control of all stakeholders in this process to ensure that passengers are dropped off at the airport “in time” as per their assigned time slots for check-in of flights to the US.

12 packing hacks for flying low-cost carriers

Follow these tips will help make sure your packing experience is a little less overwhelming, especially when flying a low-cost carrier with strict baggage rules. Read MORE

The Future Of Aruba: Hot New Hotels, Spas And Dining For 2022

Located 15 miles north of Venezuela, and out of the hurricane zone, Aruba is only 19 ½ miles long and 6 miles wide, yet it is filled with so many things to do and see you are hard pressed to make decisions. Most visitors return to their favorite restaurants and hotels, but I wanted to get a few insiders views of what is new and noteworthy on the island. Read MORE

Travel Tip: Traveling with Kids