Playground in paradise: Fun and flamingos on De Palm Island, Aruba

If you’ve ever had fantasies of relaxing on the sun-soaked deck of a thatched-roof cabana perched over the Caribbean Sea while a butler fills your glass with bubbling champagne, then you’re gonna want to head to De Palm Island in Aruba, stat. Read MORE

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2019 Guide on The Best Things to do in Aruba

Aruba may be a relatively small island, measuring just 70 square miles, but the One Happy Island is bristling with fun things to do!

While everyone’s aware of our perfect weather, and you’ve most likely encountered plenty of pretty pictures of our beautiful beaches and gently swaying fofoti trees, you might be left wondering: What are the top things to do in Aruba?

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place, because this Guide will introduce you to Aruba’s top-rated activities and attractions for 2019! More: aruba.com

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2019 Guide on The Best Things to do in Aruba

Aruba’s top-rated activities and attractions for 2019

The Annual Donkey Walk

The legendary Donkey Walk, an annual highlight on the Donkey Sanctury’s calendar, is coming up. On Saturday, January 19 the famous 5 K walk will take place. This walk through Aruba’s gorgeous countryside will be accompanied by donkeys Diva, Igor and Simba; runners are also welcome to cover the distance.

The route starts at the Sanctuary at Bringamosa and will take participants via Boton, Jan Fleming and the Frenchmen’s Pass back to Bringamosa. There will be water and soft drinks along the way and at the finish there will be the customary fresh fruit courtesy of SuperFood.

The start of the Donkey Walk 2019 is at 5 pm; registration is possible starting at 4 pm - both at the Sanctuary at Bringamosa.

For just 10 florins per person, you will be able to support the good work of the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary and be active at the same time. Would you like to know more about the Sanctuary, volunteering or the annual Donkey Walk: please call 593 2933 or come by in person. You are very welcome!

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Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives Offer Exclusive Cyber Monday Sale for 7th Consecutive Year

24-Hour Deal Provides 50% Off Stays in 2019 and a Booking Bonus Giveaway

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA- (November 16, 2018) - On November 26, 2018, the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives will celebrate seven straight years of Cyber Monday deals by offering a discount of 50% off hotel stays between April 21 - December 22, 2019. Plus, one lucky winner who books the Cyber Monday deal will be selected to receive their stay free.

"Our Cyber Monday sale has become a popular annual promotion and the best deal we offer each year," commented Aracely Sansone, Vice President of Marketing for Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives. "It's a way for us to say 'thank you' to our repeat guests for their loyalty, while at the same time it provides a compelling incentive for prospective new visitors to book a stay at one of the beachfront properties and discover our first-rate amenities and services."

Your All-Inclusive Day

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The first Donkey Calendar 2019 was for Angela Tiemens of Fresh FM

As is our tradition, the first Donkey Calendar 2019 is officially given to a famous Aruban on World Animal Day, October 4th. This year it was Angela Tiemens, who is well-known for her radio program `Angela’s Happy Hour’ on Fresh FM. But besides that Angela is very busy with her Facebook account `Lost and Found’. On Lost and Found, pet owners are hopefully be reunited with their lost furry (or non-furry) friends. Angela is a true animal lover and that is why she is a more than worthy recipient of the calendar. She was very pleased indeed to receive the calendar during her live program.

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