Lisa Brosious Beamer ’91 | Wheaton College Chapel | 20th Anniversary of 9-11

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

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Honored for Achieving United Nations Sustaina...

COP26 Glasgow Presentation - "Excelling Beyond Net Zero" 2020 UN Climate...

A Nation Challenged

Time is passing. Yet for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.~ George W. Bush

Tentative plans for reopening Aruba’s borders

Tentative plans for reopening Aruba’s borders announced. Read MORE

The 8 Safest Travel Destinations in the Caribbean Right Now

"Is the Caribbean safe?" The answer is yes — but it depends where you're going. By and large, travelers are unlikely to experience any major incidents on their Caribbean vacation no matter where they go. However, murder and violent crime rates are higher on some islands than others. That's especially true if you're staying in urban areas on the larger islands (though even cities on smaller islands have their share of crime). LGBTQ travelers should also exercise caution, as local laws in certain nations outlaw homosexuality and create unwelcoming (and potentially dangerous) situations.

So what islands in the Caribbean are the safest? Read MORE

Introducing: Aruba’s Election Disconnection Experience

Aruba Offers First 'Election Disconnection' Experience to Tackle Americans' Mounting Political Anxiety

Swap politics for paradise with a tailored, transformative detox-retreat just in time to escape the election noise in 2020

ORANJESTAD, Aruba, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2020 election is still a year away and Americans are already feeling anxious about the discourse, no matter which way they lean. More than half (56%) of adults in the U.S. said it is a significant stressor, according to the American Psychological Association's (APA) recent survey*. Today, One Happy Island of Aruba is announcing the first Election Disconnection experience, prescribed by wellness experts, focused on relieving Americans' growing political fatigue. The highly curated 'disconnection' travel package will aim to help treat individuals' election-specific symptoms, and no two itineraries will be alike.

Presentation of the Donkey Sanctuary Aruba Calendar 2020

Coffee with cake made the presentation of the new Donkey Calendar 2020 at the sanctuary a festive affair. Well-known journalist Nico van der Zee presented the first calendar to Rona Coster, local publisher, journalist and columnist. She was chosen for this honor for her involvement in getting sponsors for the realization of the new roof for the visitor center. Her enthusiasm and drive were key for the realization of this major project.

Usually manager Desiree Eldering presents the first calendar, but she was unable to attend because of illness. Fortunately she found in Nico van der Zee a perfect representative.

BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

Hope was Born on 9/11

Commemorating FDNY Firefighters on the 15th Anniversary of September 11

Link: On Sunday the 11th of September ‘16, a special ceremony will be held in the Wilhelmina park in downtown Oranjestad at 5:00 pm, to commemorate the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives whilst saving civilians from the burning World Trade Towers

Zika virus infection – Netherlands - Bonaire and Aruba

Link: Zika virus infection – Netherlands - Bonaire and Aruba: World Health Organization

Between 15 and 16 February 2016, WHO was notified of the first autochthonous cases of Zika virus infection on the islands of Bonaire and Aruba. These islands are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and are situated in the southern part of the Caribbean region, just north of the Venezuelan coast.

On 16 February, IHR NFP for the Netherlands notified WHO of the first four autochthonous cases of Zika virus on the island of Aruba. The cases include three resident islanders and a tourist. All cases were confirmed by RT-PCR on 15 February.

An additional seven cases of Zika virus infection have been identified in Aruba. These reported cases acquired the infection in Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela.

In the continental part of the Netherlands, to date, 24 imported cases of Zika virus infection have been confirmed. All patients were diagnosed following a visit to Suriname or Aruba. All diagnoses were made by RT-PCR.

Empty Shoes Memorial Ocean Grove, NJ

9-11

From 9-11 & A Heavy Heart Once Again now there is a follow up on the families

9/11 remembered as victims' children join Wall Street

Ten years after the World Trade Center horror, Howard Lutnick, chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald, reveals to James Quinn how the company fought its way back from the disaster, all while looking out for the families of colleagues who died.

US Government Shutdown & Impact to Travel

There will be no impact on travel if the United States government shuts down.

Travelers in U.S. won't see snarls from government shutdown

"(Reuters) - Air and rail travelers in the United States should not feel a big impact if Congress fails to avert a government shutdown on Tuesday, since passport inspectors, security officers and air traffic controllers will all continue to work as usual.

9-11 & A Heavy Heart Once Again

It has taken me this many years since September 11, 2001 to write this post. 9-11 did not affect everyone in our country, but it touched many.

So let me say that this year on 9-11 I will share the story of a couple of men, brothers, from my hometown. They were nephews of friends of my parents. Their grandmother was friends with my grandmother and lived at the house down the street, on the corner, from my Aunt. I have known this family my entire life. Enough time has passed that I can finally share their story.

Just Posting a Note

It is all about transparency. I have always believed that things should be honest and done by the book.

Writers through SocialSpark are now being paid by the Aruba Tourism Authority to write about Aruba on their blogs. I have no idea how much money they receive. I doubt many, if any of the writers have even visited Aruba. But just as a note to all of my blog's fans, this writer accepts no payment or compensation for any of the mentions, articles or recommendations I make on the blog or on my website.

Ad earnings from all of my blogs and websites go towards paying for server space and domain registrations costs for my websites. The Aruba Bound! site is my main site, however my other sites such as Weddings in Aruba do not earn enough money in ads to pay their own way for hosting so Aruba Bound! supplements the cost.

My dh and I foot the bill for the difference, including of course our travel to Aruba including accommodations, airfare and meals. We love Aruba pure and simple.

I just wanted to be upfront with all of my readers.

9/11 Day 2012- What Will You Do?

I will make a tribute on September 11.
I will not forget you.
I will remember by doing.