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Aruba's Beautiful Beach And Spontaneity Led To Surprise Wedding At Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Published on: Feb 08, 2013

Category: Weddings & Honeymoons

C n C (1).JPGAfter proposing on their last romantic dinner on Aruba, the newly engaged couple did not waste a moment and pulled off their nuptials before leaving the island. A heartfelt ceremony took place on Eagle Beach just hours before checking out of the resort and checking in to their future.

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Aruba Crowns Two Carnival Queens!

Published on: Feb 08, 2013

Category: Carnival

Minister Dr Richard Visser with Grand Queen and Mrs Carnival.jpgGlady Martina as Sra. Carnival for TOB, and Samantha Anais Robert as the Grand Carnival Queen for Royal Carnival Group. During a spectacular pageant last weekend, participants for both Aruba's Grand Carnival Queen and Senora Carnival delighted the audience with their fabulous shows, creative costumes and performances.

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Carnival 59 lights up the streets of Oranjestad during the Lighting Parade

Published on: Feb 07, 2013

Category: Carnival

IMG_1225.jpgGreat energy and a display of light was presented on the streets of Oranjestad during the 59th Lighting Parade. Many Carnival groups showed off their colorful costumes as well as road pieces adorned in a sea of lights accompanied by the beats of Aruba's carnival bands.

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Castello Banfi's Michela Dominici to host an exquisite Wine Pairing Dinner at Sunset Grille

Published on: Feb 06, 2013

Category: Restaurants

Michela Dominici and members of the press.jpgCastello Banfi’s Michela Dominici, Sommelier and Key Ambassador to the World for Banfi Estate, is on the island to host a series of wine seminars, as well as a special Wine Pairing Dinner today, at the Radisson’s elegant 4-diamond AAA rated Sunset Grille.

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Aruban athlete Jemal Le Grand was named as one of the best swimmers of the USA high school competition

Published on: Feb 06, 2013

Category: General

Jemal Le Grand (3).JPGEvery year the Sun Sentinel and the Miami Herald select the best athletes of every sport and they are naming them All Star athletes. This year the Aruba Swimming Federation received the good news that Aruban athlete Jemal Le Grand was named as one of the best swimmers of the USA high school competition season.

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La Cabana Resort opens new casino: Glitz Casino

Published on: Feb 05, 2013

Category: General

IMG_0184.jpgLa Cabana Resort opened its doors for Glitz Casino. The casino is comfortably locate inside the lobby of the resort and is open for island visitors and locals alike. Glitz Casino features 200 slots machines and 9 table games.

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Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba Recognized by EarthCheck for Environmental Performance

Published on: Feb 04, 2013

Category: Accommodations

wes1960ex.120602_lg.jpgWestin personnel are very proud to have received the EarthCheck Silver Certified 2013. The EarthCheck logo represents the travel and tourism’s efforts to come together and take meaningful steps to address the serious challenges faced by the planet.

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Loyal employee of Maggy's N.V. retires after 35 years of service

Published on: Feb 03, 2013

Category: Shopping

maggys1.jpgDuring a special breakfast meeting, Maggy’s N.V. said goodbye to Mrs. Erica Rodriguez-Abath who has worked at the company for 35 years. Erica worked at all Maggy’s locations and held several positions within the company, but after 35 years of employment Erica decided to start enjoying her retirement. Mrs. Audrey, director of Maggy’s N.V., presented Erica with a special gift during this occasion to show her appreciation for all the years of loyal service.

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Ecolution, an energy-efficient sailboat, and his crew arrived on Aruba

Published on: Feb 02, 2013

Category: General

Yegada_Ecolution_DSC_0158 (1).jpgEcolution is an energy-autonomous sailboat designed for people who want to sail year round and worldwide, summer and winter, throughout the world. After 88 days in which Ecolution crossed the Atlantic Ocean, ex-astronaut Ockels and his crew finally arrived in Aruba. Ecolution will stay over in Aruba for three months and during this period Ockels will assist the Aruban government with several sustainability projects. 

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2013 Aruba's Carnival Child and Youth Queens are crowned

Published on: Feb 01, 2013

Category: Carnival

New Queens Kiziah Trimon of Champagne and Edylienne Tromp of Noord.jpgThis year five dynamic girls aspired to be Aruba’s Carnival Children’s Queen and four girls were in the running for the title of Aruba’s Carnival Youth Queen.  Edylienne Tromp dominated almost all categories in the Child Queen category and was crowned as Aruba 38th Children’s Queen. Kiziah Trimon was awarded with Most Popular, Best Costume and SETAR Youth Queen and took the 50th Youth Queen title.

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