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Another big win at the Casino at the Radisson

Published on: Jun 28, 2012

Category: General

Keith-Wignall-1.jpgLast Friday night the Casino at the Radisson Resort radiated lots of excitement as players participated in the weekly madness raffle. During the night players had to opportunity to win a great prizes which included a weekend stay at the Radisson Resort, brunch for two and the biggest win for the night was a brand new Suzuki Swift. The Casino at the Radisson gives everyone the opportunity to win prizes and have a great time.

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Children of the Wind receives Audience Award at the Aruba International Film Festival 2012

Published on: Jun 27, 2012

Category: Events

Children-of-the-Wind_air-12.jpgThe AIFF "Spotlight" series showcased films from Aruba and Caribbean film makers. Children of the Wind received the BMW Awards and the Audience Award, which have become among the most important awards granted at a film festival.

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Caribbean Spotlight Winners Announced

Published on: Jun 27, 2012

Category: Events

Caribbean-Spotlight-Series.jpgThe Aruba International Film Festival  "Spotlight" series continues to expand, by recognizing talents from Aruba and the Caribbean. The films for the AIFF Caribbean Spotlight Series aims to bring the finest in new Caribbean cinema to Aruba. The CSS Jury Award was a split between two films and the Audience Award went to Children of the Wind.

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Marc Anthony performs for Aruba International Film Festival

Published on: Jun 26, 2012

Category: Events

Mark-Anthony-charms-Aruba_DSC6879.jpgAIFF concert series continued with Latin American sensation Marc Anthony. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads.
Marc Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide.

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Aruba's Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa completed their Green Globe re-certification under the global Certification programme

Published on: Jun 26, 2012

Category: Accommodations

Spaaerial.jpgGreen Globe is the global travel and tourism industries’ certification program for sustainable tourism. Green Globe members meet the high expectations of green leisure and business travelers. The global program recognizes Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa’s commitment to operating at the world’s highest environmental standard.

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Juanes performed for the Aruba International Film Festival concert series

Published on: Jun 26, 2012

Category: Events

Juanes-delivers-Latin-Rock-.jpgLast Friday the Aruba International Film Festival featured a new concept  "Concert series" which opened with a spectacular performance by Colombian superstar Juanes. Juanes has become the leading all-Spanish language music artist in the world. The Latin Grammy winner has made a global impact with his blend of rock en Español and traditional Latin American rhythms.

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Dera Gai, An Aruban tradition

Published on: Jun 26, 2012

Category: Events

dera-gay-2.jpgAn Aruban tradition celebrated every year on June 24. Celebrations takes place in different neighborhoods, whereby festivities includes games like jumping over fire, typical dances, singing, stories and joked being told. One, purpose of the festival was dedicated to the harvest, which was to thank the Gods for the good harvest year and to request blessing over the harvests for the following year.

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Paradera Park Apartments Aruba receives Certificate of Excellence 2012

Published on: Jun 25, 2012

Category: Accommodations

Lounge Chairs Pooldeck.jpg"TripAdvisor awards this certificate for consistent 5-star ratings"... Paradera Park Apartments, Aruba, is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2012 award winner . This is the second Certificate of Excellence awarded to Paradera Park Apartments. TripAdvisor awarded this certificate in May 2012 to accommodation properties worldwide who consistently receive excellent 5-star ratings from their guests.

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Euro Cup specials at Ling & Sons IGA

Published on: Jun 24, 2012

Category: General

ek-specials8.jpgLing & Sons supermarket announces their Euro Cup specials taking place until July 1st 2012. Lings & Sons IGA provides everything under one roof and carries specialty items found nowhere else on the Island. Ling & Sons IGA Super Center is the only supermarket in Aruba with online shopping.

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Father's Day was feast at Aqua Grill

Published on: Jun 23, 2012

Category: Restaurants

DSC_0608.jpegFather's Day a day families get together to celebrate their dad. Local and tourists alike celebrated Father's Day at Aqua Grill Restaurant, where chef Scott served up a special three course menu. Aqua Grill is know for their fresh daily catches and seafood, conveniently located in the heart of Palm Beach.

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