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It's mussels season in Aruba at Taste of Belgium

Published on: Jul 09, 2012

Every Thursday the best Dutch mussels 'Zeeuwse Mosselen' are flown in and are delivered straight to Taste of Belgium where they are offered in two variations, the traditional which includes French bread, French fries and mayonnaise, and the local way which is stewed in Balashi beer and served with local Funchi instead of French bread.

Hyatt Regency Aruba and the University of Aruba share support of locally produced foods

Published on: Jul 05, 2012

An initiative by Mr. Gino Kock, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and now a part-time faculty member at the University of Aruba’s Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies, combined with a commitment by Hyatt Regency Aruba's Director of Food and Beverage, Mr. Drew Carnahan to purchase locally produced foods will ensure that the all-important connection between Aruba's tourism and agricultural sector will be even closer.

Aruba Hi-Winds 2012 is here

Published on: Jul 04, 2012

Starting with registrations on July 3rd, the annual Aruba Hi-Winds windsurfing and kitesurfing competition is under way. In a recent press conference organizers Ivar van Luyk and Reinier Middel stressed the improvements to the venue including a new lounge room. Around the event several popular activities will be held such as the Fashion show and Night Kite show.

Red Sail Sports supports local martial arts phenomenon

Published on: Jul 03, 2012

Marilyn Prins is a 17 year old who already is a Karate black belt 2nd degree and Taekwondo black belt first degree. Red Sail Sports recently provided a donation to Marilyn to assist with costs associated with her participation in an upcoming competition in Atlanta Georgia. Good luck Marilyn!

Aruba Nights Celebrate Quarter Century Milestone

Published on: Jul 02, 2012

Managing Director Douglass Markus celebrated 25 years of the Aruba Nights publication at a lavish reception for clients, family and friends.

2012 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence awarded to Aruba Marriott Resort

Published on: Jul 01, 2012

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has been honored as a highly rated hotel based on reviews by travelers on the world’s largest travel site in the form of the 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The award, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

Award recipients of the Caribbean Spotlight Series and Aruba Flavor films

Published on: Jun 30, 2012

As mentioned in a previous article, the third night of the Aruba International Film Festival featured the awards ceremony for the entries in the Caribbean Spotlight Series and Aruba Flavor section. CSS Executive director Aaron Hose and AIFF Executive Producer Jonathan Vieira thanked the many filmmakers who contributed to a very diverse array of submissions to this year's event. Here are the winners.

Scottish harpist Mary Somerville brings relaxing meditative music to Aruba

Published on: Jun 29, 2012

Mary Somerville, a very talented harpist from Scotland, was recently invited by The Art of Living Foundation in to perform in an evening of Music, Mind and Meditation. Mary started playing the Scottish harp at the age of nine, having started musical training at the age of five. With her musical concerts, Mary contributes towards the foundation's goal of a violence free, stress free society to attain World Peace.

Enchanted Aruba Opening Night

Published on: Jun 29, 2012

Last Friday June 22nd, Paseo Herencia was all glamor and glitter as the entertainer and producers of Enchanted Aruba celebrated opening night. “Enchanted Aruba” is a mélange of entertaining acts full of dynamic rhythms, acrobatics and lots more.

AIFF Caribbean Spotlight Series winners honored in awards ceremony

Published on: Jun 28, 2012

Awards for the Caribbean Spotlight Series contested among six entries in the CSS series and seven in the Aruba Flavor category were handed out on the third night of the Aruba International Film Festival. In a stylish award ceremony, the winners were honored in what was the culmination of an entire weekend of screenings which attracted large audiences for the various entries.

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