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Aruba Upcoming international Tae Kwon Do Championship

Published on: Nov 19, 2012

Category: Events

Event organizers.jpgStarting November 22, two international Tae Kwon Do Championship matches will take place on Aruba. Tae Kwon Do is becoming a modern sport and this year Aruba will host over 310 athletes from 26 different countries. With the extensive list of participants it demonstrates that Tae Kwondo has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation.

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El Gaucho Argentinean steakhouse introduces holiday packages

Published on: Nov 18, 2012

Category: Restaurants

Party Platter for three people.jpgEl Gaucho restaurant Aruba’s most famous steakhouse offers holiday packages for 2012. El Gaucho is know for serving a variety of tempting dishes, featuring quality Argentinean steaks, tender and juicy, charcoal-grilled to perfection. El Gaucho platters comes with a diverse selection of seafood and meats to tempt meat lovers or vegetarians alike.

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Aruba Upcoming Carnival 59

Published on: Nov 17, 2012

Category: Events

presentation of Kiwanis Carnival Gala.jpgNovember 11 at 11:11am the season of carnival officially opened. Last Sunday festivities began on Arashi beach and later continued to the Olde Molen complex in Palm Beach where various groups showcased their costumes and themes for the upcoming revelries. Carnival events will officially begin on January 5 with different events taking place leading up to the grand parade. An explosion of color, music and creativity can be seen as the masqueraders takes the streets.

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El Gaucho Argentine Grill introduces their renovated Caminito dining room

Published on: Nov 16, 2012

Category: Restaurants

DSC_0337.jpgJust in time for high season, El Gaucho Argentine Grill presents their recently renovated Caminito dining room. With its unique décor and refreshed look the Caminito dining room creates an atmosphere of the Old Buenos Aires neighborhood.

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Hats off for an out-of-this-world wine tasting at Le Bistro

Published on: Nov 15, 2012

Category: Restaurants

LB_SFEER_08.jpgLast Friday Le Bistro held a wine tasting event with tapas sized dishes that had the guests swooning at both of the wine tasting sessions.

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Redesigned Websites launched for The Divi and Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives

Published on: Nov 15, 2012

Category: Accommodations

Pooldeck_am_Divi_Aruba.JPGThe Divi and Tamarijn all Inclusive Resorts recently launched their redesigned websites focused on improving the user experience while it boast a new fresh and modern look. In keeping with the latest Technology trends, the websites enhanced functionality includes a honeymoon/wedding micro-site with the ability to book air & hotel packages.

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Larissa Leeuwe Miss Aruba 2013

Published on: Nov 12, 2012

Category: Events

Liraissa Leeuwe Miss Aruba Universe 2013.jpgLast Sunday, Miss Larissa Leeuwe were amongst the five participants that competed for the Miss Aruba 2013 title at the Alhambra Convention Center. The Convention Center was all glamor and glitter for the event as contestants competed on all levels for the title to honor Aruba in the Annual Miss Universe Pageant. Apart form winning the title of Miss Aruba 2013, Larissa Leeuwe also won four different categories before being crowned. First runner up Miss Mishelle Motta will also represent Aruba in the upcoming Miss World Competition in Indonesia. Congratulations to all the participants.

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Divi Resorts Aruba International Beach Tennis Event

Published on: Nov 09, 2012

Category: Events

beach-tennis-2.jpgDivi Resorts Aruba International Beach Tennis Event will take place this year at Eagle Beach. Eagle Beach will be transformed into village with food courts serving up cuisines from around the world, different bars, live bands and lots more. Teams will compete for the prize of USD $ 15,000.00 and the Team Cup/Nations Cup in the different categories. With over 600 players of all ages expected from around the world, this years event promises to better that ever.

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Fine wine tasting from Around the World at Le Bistro Restaurant on Friday November 9th

Published on: Nov 08, 2012

Category: Restaurants

Le-Bistro-mei-2012-007.jpgFun and Friendly suited for both novices and fully fledged wine connoisseurs, Le Bistro Restaurant will feature a selection of their finest wines served with bite sized tapas during two sessions starting at 6:30pm. Wine connoisseurs will take pleasure in the wine selection featured from four different continents: France, the USA and South America.

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San Nicolas Medical Center expanding their medical services

Published on: Nov 08, 2012

Category: General

IMSAN.JPGThe Institute Medical San Nicolas  (IMSAN) is in full swing expanding the services. The aim is to operate and provide care to the residents in San Nicolas and neighboring districts when it gets very busy at the Emergency Care at the Hospital. Many people already head to San Nicolas for the emergency help they need. As part of the expansion process future plans for IMSAN will include a full fledged oncology department for the treatment of cancer and a cancer unit that will provide radiotherapy.  This will enable IMSAN to assist many more patients in cooperation with Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital.

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