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Aruba Marriott Names Tom Calame As Complex General Manager

Published on: Jan 17, 2013

Category: Accommodations

New GM Aruba Marriott Tom Calame.jpgThe Aruba Marriott is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Calame as Complex General Manager of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Marriott Aruba Ocean Club and Marriott Aruba Surf Club. In this position, Calame will oversee all aspects of the hotel operations, as well as the maximization of guest satisfaction, financial performance and staff development.

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Contemporary art and sculpures at LAmerica Gallery

Published on: Jan 16, 2013

Category: General

P02-LAmerica-Gallery-0001.jpgVisiting artists, and art collectors are welcomed  to visit L' American gallery located behind Certified Mega Mall. The art gallery offers a wide selection of unique paintings and sculptures by local and international artists. The gallery , features work in all sizes from the monumental to the miniature, in a variety of styles, depicting landscapes, objects and people.  In addition to art, the gallery also offers creative picture framing, by L'America in house framer artist. Get ready for a unique art experience.

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22 Caisos and 61 Socas will perform at Aruba's Caiso & Soca Monarch

Published on: Jan 15, 2013

Category: Carnival

Caiso and Soca MonarchAruba's famous Calypso and Roadmarch event has been renamed to Aruba Caiso & Soca Monarch. As explained by stichting MUSICA (Aruba Association of Musicians) the Caiso is a modern name and style for the new Calypso and Soca is the international name for the Roadmarch. How the music is presented by each band and singer will remain the same. This year's event, starting today, will feature 22 Caisos and 61 Socas.

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German Singer Tony Marshall entertains the crowds at Papillon

Published on: Jan 15, 2013

Category: Restaurants

Papillon-PL_SFEER_00.jpgGerman pop and opera singer Tony Marshall can be heard on Sunday evenings at Papillon doing his rendition of Frank Sinatra and many other music genres. Tony’s career took off after releasing his hit single “Pretty Maid” which was an international success. Join Tony  at Papillon on Sunday’s for dinner and entertainment.

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Celebrities dine out at The Old Man and The Sea

Published on: Jan 14, 2013

Category: Restaurants

Buddy-the-Cake-Boss.jpgBuddy the Cake Boss and his family enjoyed an evening out at The Old Man and The Sea. Andrea Alfonso renowned culinary chef was given the honor of creating  a special dessert to Buddy and his family.

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Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Honored On Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List

Published on: Jan 13, 2013

Category: Accommodations

sunset-hut-1.jpgAdding to its growing list of awards and accolades, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List, recognizing the "world’s best places to stay for 2013".

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Marriott Care Foundation Donated Over 2000 Florins In Toys To Victims Of Sandy

Published on: Jan 13, 2013

Category: Accommodations

Marriott Care Foundation Ben Figarao together with fireman Cliff Faldman.JPGChristmas became brighter for the children ages from 5 to 12, victims of Hurricane Sandy,  thanks to the Marriott Care Foundation. The Marriott Care Foundation were able to send toys to the affected families in New York by the last week of December 2012.

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The Blue Lobster Restaurant Aruba is reducing their prices

Published on: Jan 11, 2013

Category: Restaurants

fresh-lobster-and-terrace.jpgConsidering the global economy and the recent natural disasters, The Blue Lobster Restaurant is reducing all their menu prices to help contribute to those in need. Aside from the price reduction The Blue Lobster is also extending their menu with many new delicious dishes.

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Not even the rain could turn off the flames of Carnival 59th Torch Parade

Published on: Jan 10, 2013

Category: Carnival

Dushi Group.jpgAfter a great New Year weekend celebration Aruba was looking forward for the next weekend which was the start of the upcoming parades, contests and queen elections. Although it was raining the paraders went on with the Torch parade on Saturday and launched with more that 6400 participants in 8 carnival groups beginning with Champagne, followed by Royal, T.O.B., Dushi, Majestic, Pleasers and Teasers, OPC and XC-Lanz Carnival Group at the end.

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TOB Carnival group Swept away with all 3 Prins and Pancho categories for Carnival 59

Published on: Jan 09, 2013

Category: Carnival

TOB sweeps the Prins and Pancho contest.jpgThe winners of three categories of Prins and Pancho will be the official escorts of their age-appropriate queens of this Carnival season. The next major event of Carnival 59 is the Children's and Youth Calypso and Roadmarch Contest which will take place on Saturday, January 12.

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