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Latest technology slot machines - a first for Aruba at the Stellaris Casino

Published on: Mar 23, 2012

Category: Accommodations

Brandnew slots at Stellaris Casino.jpgSome of the newest slot machine technology has been introduced at Aruba's Marriott Stellaris Casino, the first of their type in Aruba.

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Water, water everywhere and some of it's real good to drink!

Published on: Mar 22, 2012

Category: General

WWD2012_LOGO_EN.jpgIts World Water Day and ancient mariners aside, Aruba has good reason to be proud of the quality of our drinking water. Why people would even think of drinking bottled water in Aruba is a mystery since our water tastes so good right out of the faucet. However water remains a very valuable and scarce resource worldwide, and Aruba's high quality definitely comes at a price.  For this reason, Aruba too is stepping up efforts to ensure that quality drinking water is used for just that, while other uses for water can have other, less costly, and more efficient solutions.

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Sustainability expert names Aruba's Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts as top ecotourism destination

Published on: Mar 20, 2012

Category: Accommodations

Recognized once again for their innovative and effective green initiatives, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, has been named top ecotourism destination by Fordham University’s sustainability-expert, Robin Andersen.

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Lisa d'Amato from America's next Top Model fame makes an appearance at the Aruba Marriott

Published on: Mar 20, 2012

Category: Accommodations

A recent party event was held at the Aruba Marriott's H2Oasis adult-only pool delighted guests with the appearance of “America's Next Top Model All Stars” winner Lisa D'Amato accompanied by international female deejay, DJ Ivy from Los Angeles.

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The Blue Lobster seafood restaurant gains popularity and positive feedback

Published on: Mar 18, 2012

Category: Restaurants

The best recognition a restaurant can get is the positive feedback it receives from its patrons. The Blue Lobster has been receiving more and more positive reactions from guests who have gone out of their way to tell other people about their experience at the restaurant.

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Photo competiton by Archeological museum encourages visits to various Aruba museums on March 18

Published on: Mar 16, 2012

Category: General

By taking a picture while visiting one of several museums and exhibits on Aruba's national anthem and flag day, museum visitors can have the chance to win an attractive prize.

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Soul Beach 2012: LL Cool J, R. Kelly, Ledisi and Melanie Fiona to perform

Published on: Mar 16, 2012

Category: General

It's back to the beach in 2012 for the Soul Beach Music Festival to be held May 23 through May 27 and featuring top R&B multiplatinum artists of Grammy-winning fame.

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Aruba's Palm Beach climbs to No.2 spot in World's Best beaches

Published on: Mar 15, 2012

Category: General

Just tipped by Turks and Caicos, Aruba's Palm Beach gained an excellent #2 spot in TripAdvisor's world's best beach list for 2012.

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Reggae musician Gentleman to perform in Aruba

Published on: Mar 15, 2012

Category: General

Germany probably is not the first country that comes to mind when one thinks of reggae. Nonetheless reggae musician "Gentleman" is proof that music knows no boundaries and transcends cultures and language. Gentleman has been connected to Jamaica in frequent travels there since the age of 16, and bases his musical style on that of Bob Marley.

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Aruba Poker is back

Published on: Mar 14, 2012

Category: General

The last time Aruba had a major poker tournament was in 2009, when the Ultimate Bet held the Aruba Poker Classic. In May 2012 the Players Poker Championship will bring tournament poker back to Aruba in a big way.

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