Yes, You Heard Right;
There’s a Vineyard on Aruba

The general elections are taking place tomorrow—and I had no idea. I find out as I’m about to drive to Alto Vista Winery for a tour and tasting. In preparation for the elections, the government implemented its traditional ley seca or dry law. Starting at 6 p.m. the day before the election, all the way through election day, the law prohibits the sale and public consumption of alcohol. Tourists in Aruba are subject to limited exceptions, I learn, scouring the internet in my rental car before driving to the winery. But I may be on my way to a wine tasting without tasting any wine at all. Read more.