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14 Bis; setting a new standard for airport eateries

Published on: Nov 24, 2011

Category: General

The official opening of the chic and affordable 14 Bis at the Reina Beatrix International Airport in Aruba has made departing early for a flight a very attractive proposition for travelers.

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Aruba welcomes Sunwing Airlines

Published on: Nov 18, 2011

Category: General

Peter Steinmetz, CEO of the Aruba Airport Authority, (AAA) was joined by CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority, (ATA) Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes and CEO of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) in welcoming the inaugural flight of Sunwing Airlines, a part of the Sunwing and Signature.ca travel groups of Canada.

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Tonight at Casa Tua Barcelona, Celebrate the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau 2011

Published on: Nov 17, 2011

Category: Restaurants

Since the mid-1980’s, wine lovers have enjoyed welcoming the arrival of the new Beaujolais Nouveau wines with grand parties, held traditionally on the third Thursday in November. This year, Casa Tua Barcelona will be upholding that tradition with a special celebration and French-themed menu, held tonight.

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Aruba's Sarah-Quita Offringa is nominated for ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award

Published on: Nov 17, 2011

Category: General

Winning a World Champion title in the Professional Windsurfing Association is no mean feat; winning two in the same year is truly exceptional. At just 20 years of age, Sarah-Quita Offringa from Aruba has achieved just that she is the PWA Women’s Slalom World Champion and the PWA Women’s Freestyle World Champion.

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Aruba welcomes Sinterklaas and his Zwarte Pieten

Published on: Nov 15, 2011

Category: General

Sinterklaas, the Dutch equivalent of Santa Claus, arrived on Aruba on Sunday and was welcomed by hundreds of children. True to the island’s Dutch roots, Arubans celebrate the tradition of this saint and his gift-giving ways with great enthusiasm. Minister of Social Affairs, Michelle Hooyboer-Winklaar welcomed them on behalf of the Government to Aruba and wished them a wonderful stay.

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The Aruba Ostrich Farm

Published on: Nov 15, 2011

Category: General

When you think of Aruba, you probably imagine sea, sun and beach. But Aruba has more to offer, there are different type of activities you can do. A must see when you are in Aruba, is the Aruba Ostrich Farm.

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Arte Sano Design Studio proposes innovative solution to the Boa situation

Published on: Nov 15, 2011

Category: General

Claudia Ruiz Vasquez, artist and founder of Arte Sano Studios, welcomed media and artists to the old Protestant Church on Thursday afternoon to explain the works she has on display there as part of the AIS/Salon art/fashion/cultural event taking place on the island through Sunday.

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Aruba's 10th anniversary Coastal Zone Clean-up

Published on: Nov 14, 2011

Category: General

Aruba’s pristine shoreline got a hefty helping hand in staying that way this past Saturday morning, November 12, when nearly 1000 volunteers took to the beaches for the 10th anniversary edition of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association Environmental Committee Coastal Zone Clean-up.

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Aruba Carnival 58 is launched

Published on: Nov 14, 2011

Category: General

It is a long standing annual tradition to launch the coming Carnival season on November 11 at 11 minutes past the hour of 11 AM. It is handed down from European customs dating back centuries.

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Carnival Party tonight at Palm Beach Plaza

Published on: Nov 11, 2011

Category: General

Island visitors and resident are all welcome to experience the first taste of Aruba’s 58th Annual Carnival, the greatest party on earth, tonight at the Palm Beach Plaza.

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