Нидерланды. Travel digest

Bucuti Tara Beach Resort marked the arrival of 2026 with a spectacular drone performance over Eagle Beach, continuing its commitment to eco‑friendly festivities for the second year in a row.

In collaboration with Drone Shows Aruba, the resort offered a midnight show that turned the night sky into a moving canvas of colors and symbols, including

In the previous month, Bucuti Tara Beach Resort became an active partner in the Food Forest Project at Scol Preparatorio Santa Jacinta in the Dakota district. The resort contributed funds and deployed its staff to work hands‑on alongside children, parents, teachers and local volunteers.

A total of 30 participants took part, including school teachers, parents, community members, volunteers

Radisson Blu Aruba is pleased to announce that its General Manager, Luigi Wix, has been selected as Choice Hotels International’s General Manager of the Year for the Caribbean and Latin America. The award was presented at the inaugural “Powering the Future – Choice Hotels CALA Convention” held in Cancún, Mexico.

This distinction highlights Wix’s strong leadership and the dedication

The world is full of settlements whose names consist of just one or two letters. While they are rarely major tourist magnets, their brevity often becomes a curiosity for travelers.

Below is a selection of fourteen European locations with exceptionally short names, together with a few highlights for each.

On 14 November 2025, the Fundación Diabetes Aruba (FDA) organized a half‑day program at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino aimed at raising awareness of diabetes in the workplace and offering on‑site health screenings. The initiative encouraged staff to deepen their knowledge and take proactive steps toward healthier habits.

The event’s goal was to provide employees

In the upcoming winter schedule, Croatia will operate direct flights to 25 European countries.

The majority of new routes will connect the country with Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, according to a CE Report citation of HINA.

This information was supplied by the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) based on airport

Minor Hotels announced that a total of 11 properties across three of its brands – Anantara, Tivoli and Avani – have been awarded 13 MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 global release.

The new recognitions add six properties to the group’s portfolio, including first‑time selections in several countries. Two hotels – Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort (Thailand) and

Minor Hotels’ dynamic nhow brand is rolling out a new initiative called the “Dance nhow Tour”, which is part of the broader “dance nhow, change now” campaign.

The tour transforms nhow hotels into stages for guided silent‑disco sessions that combine wireless headphones, immersive electronic music, breathing exercises, active meditation and unrestricted dancing.

Each event

Anantara Spa, known for its culturally‑inspired wellness concepts, has announced a strategic partnership with the British skincare leader ELEMIS. The collaboration will introduce ELEMIS’ clinically‑backed treatments and advanced formulas across selected Anantara Spa locations throughout Europe.

The partnership will initially cover nine European destinations: Vienna (Austria), Amsterdam

Wind Creek Aruba has been presented with the 2025 AHATA Impact Award for Employee Well‑being, an honor bestowed by the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association in recognition of the resort’s comprehensive, holistic approach to cultivating a workplace built on care, connection and purpose.

The distinction underscores the resort’s long‑standing view that a motivated, supported team translates

On July 18, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino celebrated a major milestone – 66 years of service on the island. To mark the occasion, the resort organized a lunch that gathered former employees who played a key role in the development of Aruba’s tourism sector.

The property began its life in 1959 as the Aruba Caribbean Hotel, the first luxury resort on Palm Beach. With 125

Fundashon Stimami Sterilisami is pleased to inform the public that, beginning on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, all spaying and neutering operations will be offered at no cost at the veterinary clinics participating in its national program.

The initiative is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of the Tourism Product Enhancement Fund (TPEF), the Aruba Tourism Authority

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba has entered into a cultural sponsorship agreement with Cas di Cultura, the island’s leading theater and cultural center. The collaboration underlines the hotel’s dedication to supporting local artistic initiatives, safeguarding Aruba’s rich traditions, and providing authentic cultural experiences for guests and residents alike.

Through the partnership,

Save the date for an exclusive culinary evening this autumn. On Saturday, 11 October 2025, Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort will launch the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival with a barefoot BBQ titled “Grill, Chill & Mix This Way!” on its private island.

Evening highlights

In June 2025, North Macedonia welcomed 126,415 tourists, with foreign visitors accounting for 79.9% of the total, according to data from the State Statistical Office. Domestic tourists made up the remaining 20.1%.

The total number of tourist nights spent in the country during the month reached 243,157, of which 73.3% were attributed to international visitors and 26.7% to local tourists.

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Eurostar will increase services on its direct London-Amsterdam route to five times daily from December 2025 following increased demand.

The high-speed rail operator restarted direct services between the two European capitals in February this year following redevelopment works at Amsterdam Centraal.

Eurostar currently operates three daily services on weekdays and Sundays from

KLM is starting a trial on two short-haul routes where it will introduce a higher charge to pay for the use of alternative aviation fuels.

The Dutch carrier currently applies a SAF (“sustainable” aviation fuel) surcharge, averaging around 2 per cent of the ticket price, on all bookings but is temporarily increasing this fee on routes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to London City and Hamburg

Indian airline IndiGo has confirmed that its first European routes will operate from Amsterdam and Manchester to Mumbai from early July.

IndiGo announced its plans in March to start flights from Amsterdam Schiphol and Manchester airports without naming which Indian airport the new services would fly to.

The airline said its Manchester-Mumbai services would launch on 1 July, followed

Upmarket hotel brand Rosewood Hotels has opened its long-awaited property in central Amsterdam.

Rosewood Amsterdam is housed in the historic 17th century former Palace of Justice, which is located within the city’s Canal District.

The building has undergone 10 years of renovation before reopening as a 134-room hotel. The property also features five houses for “residential inspired”

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the unveiling of a major transformation. The renovations include a new grand lobby and courtyard lounge, fully reimagined dining concepts, and refreshed suites. 

Notably the resort has enhanced its top-tier Governors Suite and introduced the new Deluxe Sunset Studio suites. It also has a new signature