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Aruba Monuments Guide by Michel Bakker and Olga van
der Klooster
Aruba! Everyone knows this tropical island in the sun with
pearly white beaches and palm trees swaying in the trade
winds. But theres more to Aruba than this. It has a fasci-
nating history, a diverse culture and a rich architecture.
Traces can still be found of the original indigenous inhab-
itants, and of the gold industry and aloe plantations. The
islands architectural heritage includes historic churches,
a fort and a lighthouse. And you will come across the is-
lands characteristic cunucu houses wherever you go. This
guide will lead you through this wonderful cultural heri-
tage along three routes: one driving route around the en-
tire island, and two walking routes in the cities of Oranjes-
tad and San Nicolas. You will discover places known only
to insiders. And of course this guide also provides histori-
cal backgrounds and practical information.

Modern Caribbean Flavors by Helmi Smeulders
This is thé book about the contemporary Caribbean
kitchen with healthy recipes made with fresh and local
ingredients. With recipes for Tropical Quinoa Salad with
Mango & Pomegranate Seeds, Sweet Potato Salad,
Goat Merguez, Watermelon Sangria or Plantain Soup, the
Caribbean vibe enters your kitchen, and you feel for a bit
you are back in the tropics again….q