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Thursday 22 augusT 2024

Experience the modern twist of tradition at L’Avenue Belgian Bistro Aruba!

As if that wasn’t enough, en-
joy your meal under warm,
(Oranjestad)—Nuzzled up in a cozy nook of view and brings a fresh life starry lights accompanied
The Cove Mall in the sun-kissed paradise of to what was once beloved by live music performances
Palm Beach, L’Avenue takes you on a jour- by both locals and tour- every day, seated either in
ney to experience the true flavors of Belgium. ists. Crafted by Chef Juan a relaxing and cool interior
Offering a selection of traditional Belgian and Ludeña and his team, enjoy area of the restaurant, or
French cuisine, this bistro brings the old into a superb variety of classic outside against a backdrop
the new against a backdrop of laid-back Belgian and French dishes of the bright, colorful lights
luxury. served with a touch of inno- of the Palm Beach strip!
vation for lunch and dinner,
The new kid on the block, L’Avenue currently including stews, steak-house More information
holds a unique position in the island’s culi- quality meat and their fa- L’Avenue is situated at The
nary scene; being the only Belgian-owned, mous Moules-frites, served Cove Mall in Palm Beach
Belgian restaurant on the island. This win- with a variety of delicious and is open every day from
ning hand is not obtained by many, and and rich broth. 11am to 10pm for lunch and
L’Avenue’s delicious menu and wide selec- dinner. To book a reserva-
tion of Belgian beer, and European and New tion or ask for more informa-
World wine emphasizes the bistro’s unique tion, please contact their
vision to bring Europe into the palm of your phone line at +297 6996400,
hands! send an e-mail info@lave-
nuearuba.com, or visit their
Once part of the famous Taste of Belgium website at lavenuearuba.
restaurant, L’Avenue offers a new point of comq

Best spots to view the sunset

(Oranjestad)—Today we cel- view of the sunset, but also a roundabout. The sunset on fornia Light House. A favorite reach the top to enjoy this
ebrate Valentine ’s Day, and breath taking scenery of most these beaches is truly breath- for surfers and body boarders, incredible scenery.
what can be more romantic of the island. In the distance taking; the sky and ocean the Arashi sky stretches out for
than surprising your partner you can spot all the hotels, look so big and spacious, and miles, lending a spectacular Casibari Rock Formation
with a date watching the the western shoreline and the paired with the orange/pink canvas for the sun to create a If you’re a rock climber, you
sunset. Aruba’s sunset leave wild waves that crash on the hue of the sunset, the white masterpiece of orange, pink might enjoy watching the
many speechless, and luck- northern side of the island. sandy beaches and the soft and purple hue. sunset on top of the Casi-
ily, the best spots to view the sounds of waves crashing—it bari Rock Formation. It’s no
sunset are entirely accessible Manchebo & Eagle Beach can only be described as an Hooiberg Hill Yosemite, but it does offer a
and easy to find. Here are Speaking of the western experience!* These last two options are fun little exercise to get to the
some of the best places to shoreline, the best spots for more active couples. If top. But if you prefer not to
view the sunset on the island. for viewing the sunset on Arashi Beach you and your partner like to get your hands a little dirty,
the beach has to be either Another beach that has to be hike, the Hooiberg Hill may you can always use the stairs
California Light House Manchebo Beach or at Eagle considered as another great be a great place for you to in the back.
Of course, being one of the Beach, which stretch along spot to view the sunset. Arashi get your daily workout in
highest point easily acces- the entire western coast of Beach is the last beach you and enjoy a beautiful view Editor’s note: This spot may
sible to locals and tourists, the island starting from behind will find along the western of the sunset and the island be my personal favorite, if
the California Light House hill Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort coast line, just before you as a little reward. Climb on you couldn’t already tell…q
not only offers a tremendous up to the Amsterdam Manor drive up the hill to the Cali- top the 587-step stairs and