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Increased airlift between Aruba and Brazil, via Bogota

Published on: May 07, 2012

Category: Airlines and Flights

Airbus-02-e1335446242604.jpgA new flight serving Brasilia from Bogota and vice-versa will commence on June 2nd, 2012, operating 4 times per week on an Airbus A319 aircraft. Connections with Aruba will be via Avianca.

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Marc Anthony will headline 2012 Aruba Film Festival's Concert Series

Published on: May 06, 2012

Category: Events

P4259543.JPGThe 2012 Aruba International Film Festival is looking more like a major concert event in its own right, aside from a film festival. No big names have been announced yet for the film festival itself although it is rumored that oscar-winning film editor Pietro Scalia could be one of them. Nonetheless several high-profile musical stars are lined up. Multi-platinum artist Marc Anthony will headline the festival's Concert Series in addition to the previously announced and much-anticipated concert by Colombian solo artist Juanes who has won no less than seventeen Latin Grammy Awards and a Grammy Award also.

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Celebrity Chef Michelle Brown mentors L.G. Smith's culinary staff

Published on: May 05, 2012

Category: Restaurants

Michelle Brown and the meats of the day.jpgChef Brown, hailing from Cincinnati was recently in Aruba to share her passion with the culinary team at L.G. Smith's Chop and Steakhouse. Together they have concocted a special limited-time gourmet menu perfectly timed for Mother's Day.

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Renewal of vows after 30 years of love

Published on: May 04, 2012

Category: Weddings & Honeymoons

It is official.jpgMany people come back to Aruba year after year to relive happy memories and refresh both body and soul. So its perfectly natural for a married couple to consider Aruba as the ideal place to renew their commitment to each other. Such was the case recently for Linda and Bill Albrecht from Pittsburgh. Congratulations and we wish them both a long life together!

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Children of the Wind documentary to premiere at Aruba International Film Festival

Published on: May 03, 2012

Category: Events

children-of-the-wind.jpgAs part of the Caribbean Spotlight Series, this moving documentary will have its world premiere at the upcoming Aruba International Film Festival to be held between June 22 and 28.

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Amazonia Churrascaria's new menu offers much more than meat

Published on: May 02, 2012

Category: Restaurants

Carnving-table-with-Prime-Rib_web.jpgAlthough a staple with meat enthusiasts, Amazonia Churrascaria also attracting fish and pasta lovers alike with a new and extensive menu. Freshness is practically a trademark at Amazonia, especially in the salad bar and fish dishes.

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Karting in Aruba at Bushiri Karting Speedway

Published on: May 01, 2012

Category: General

IMG_1319.jpgAruba has an internationally recognized karting track where you too can enjoy the thrill of karting at Bushiri Karting Speedway. Many visitors enjoy this as a family, challenging each other on the track. The timing computer at Bushiri Karting Speedway keeps track of everyone's times and you receive a lap time sheet at the end showing you your best lap times. Different karts are available for adults and kids, and safety is number one with helmets provided and staff closely overseeing the races.

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Le Bistro undergoes transformation at Paseo Herencia Mall

Published on: Apr 29, 2012

Category: Restaurants

april2012-004_web.jpgOwners Peter Ballière and Werner Vennen have done it again. A complete transformation with a clear Mediterranean flair has just taken place at the primarily open-air Bistro, also reflected in the upgraded menu. 

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Dutch Marines barracks upcoming open day

Published on: Apr 28, 2012

Category: Events

PoortMSKSavaneta_web.jpgNow practically a tradition on May 1, this year will be no exception as the Dutch Marines will hold their annual open day event. The event gives the opportunity for the general public to visit the barracks and view many spectacular demonstrations. Many charity institutions will be represented and visitors can by fund-raising lottery tickets with great prizes. There will also be several activities for kids such as a kids corner with trampoline and face painting.

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Cash prizes and car raffle at Radisson Casino

Published on: Apr 27, 2012

Category: General

04132012.2.jpgThe weekly cash madness $1000 prize is making many lucky people happy! The Casino at the Radisson also has a brand new car that will be raffled on June 22.

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