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Infini Named One of the 10 Best Restaurants in Aruba by

Caribbean Journal

In a recent feature by Ca-
ribbean Journal, Infini has
earned a coveted spot
on the publication’s list of
the “10 Best Restaurants
in Aruba for 2025.” Known
for spotlighting the finest
in Caribbean travel and
dining, Caribbean Journal
praised Infini as a standout
for its immersive, high-end
culinary experience.
Chef Urvin Croes in action,” with the bold, authentic
“Dining at Infini is an inti- the article states. “For those spirit of the Caribbean.
mate encounter with culi- seeking something rare Chef Urvin, celebrated for
nary precision — just a few and immersive in Aruba’s his innovative approach to
seats, one open kitchen, dining scene, Infini delivers island cuisine and crowned
and a front-row view of something unforgettable.” Iron Chef Aruba, has built
Located inside the exclu- Infini into a space where
sive Blue Residences, Infini dining becomes storytell-
is not your typical fine-din- ing. Every detail—from
ing venue. With their open-
concept kitchen, the res-
plating and pacing to per- continues to raise the bar
taurant invites guests to be- sonal engagement with for Aruba’s culinary scene,
come part of the culinary
the chef—is designed to offering something truly
journey. Each course—me- elevate food into an expe- unique for food enthusiasts
ticulously prepared by Chef
rience. looking to go beyond tradi-
Urvin Croes and his team— With this recognition from tional dining.q
blends modern techniques
Caribbean Journal, Infini

Visit the historic museum at Fort Zoutman!

(Oranjestad)—Located in
the middle of downtown
Oranjestad, situated right
next to the government
building “Cocolishi”, is one
of the oldest buildings of
Aruba: Fort Zoutman. First
constructed in 1796, this
site has been used (or left
unused) in many ways and
have survived eras of war
and attempted disman-
tling. after the then-reigning king Willem III Toren, Fort Zout- two buildings also housed social culture of the town
of The Netherlands, Willem man had a more tumul- a police precinct and jail, came to be. If you are in-
When anyone refers to Fort III. Willem III Toren was origi- tuous past, including the and even experienced terested in history and want
Zoutman, they are actu- nally a light tower, but after on-and-off reception of abandonment until the Cul- to learn more about Aruba,
ally referring to two sepa- a request from Lieutenant unwanted members of the tural Center Aruba Founda- then Fort Zoutman should
rate buildings that, over the Governor Jan Helenus in English military several times tion (CCA) petitioned for its definitely be included into
years, have been merged: 1866, it also became a bell (The Netherlands was at renovation in 1964, turning your itinerary.
the fort and the tower. tower. constant war with England the site into the Historic Mu- The museum is open Mon-
That’s right, the iconic The fort itself was originally back in the colonial era). seum it currently is. day to Friday from 9am-
5-story, squared tower was constructed to protect Over the years, both the Despite its small size, The 6pm, and Saturday from
not part of the original the commerce bay of fort and the tower had Historic Museum guards a 10am-2pm.
structure of the fort, and Paardenbaai from pirates functioned as different rich depository of the com- Source: The Old Fort of Aru-
is actually called “Willem and other disreputable government center points, mercial, military and social ba by Jan Hartog. q
III Toren”. Constructed in characters roaming the including a tax and stamps history of Oranjestad, offer-
1867, this tower was named Caribbean Sea. Unlike the office. For some time these ing a glance into how the