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Coach, now open at the Renaissance Mall

Published on: Sep 19, 2011

Category: General

The Renaissance Mall is proud of its new addition, Coach, a global icon of premier luxury leather-ware since 1941. The famous handbags, carryalls, totes, business bags, crossbody bags, wallets, wristlets, accessories such as scarves and sunglasses, footwear, and jewelry are all on display in the beautiful store, which  carries an extensive selection for men and women.

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Outstanding Service Award for De Palm Tours

Published on: Sep 16, 2011

Category: General

As travel companies gear up for their busy Winter season months, they also reflect on accomplishments achieved in previous seasons, taking the time to acknowledge superior service levels at premier destinations.

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Techno Land Opens at the Palm Beach Plaza Mall

Published on: Sep 16, 2011

Category: General

Electronics and video games are now available in Aruba, at the Palm Beach Plaza Mall on the second floor, at the modern and spacious Techno Land. Owners’ representative Ramon Luzardo welcomed press members friends and fellow-tenants of the mall to the Grand Opening on Saturday night, which was entertained by DJ music and a dance group.

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World-Class Lineup Announced for 5th AnnualCaribbean SeaJazz Festival

Published on: Sep 15, 2011

Category: General

The fifth Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival will take place on October 7 and 8 with a warm-up preceding the festival. Held at Cas di Cultura, as is customary, the event has grown to full adulthood through the years. This means that world-class performers can be attracted to the event and thus the 2011 edition will be filled with the names of enormously talented artists.

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Aruba Music Explosion is debuting next week

Published on: Sep 14, 2011

Category: General

Sept. 22-24 will mark the debut of the new Aruba Music Explosion, a three-day music festival featuring headliners Air Supply, Michael Bolton, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañon, Luis Fonsi, Servando y Florentino, and Felipe Pelaez.

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Dushi Wepa!...with island artist Hildward Croes

Published on: Sep 13, 2011

Category: General

Gloria Estefan is about to release a new album and gave fans a preview of the exciting musical collection with the issue of the catchy single “Wepa!” (a shout out in Spanish –Hey! Let’s Party!) a short while ago. The hard-hitting beat captured the imagination of Aruban composer, arranger and performer, note keyboardist Hildward Croes, who decided to upload to Youtube a remix with a decidedly Aruba flavor, he called Dushi Wepa Remix (Hildward Croes.)

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Dr. Carlos Viana Gives A Presentation About Healthy Food Choices For The Associates Of The Aruba Marriott

Published on: Sep 13, 2011

Category: Accommodations

The Aruba Marriott invited Dr. Carlos Viana to share with the associates the importance of healthy food and the differences between popular diets. Certified Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Viana explains why he recommends the “Blood Type Diet”; what Gluten are and how they affect our health, the truth about milk products and health and elaborates on the many different types of sugars.

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Linear Park to be ready for September 30

Published on: Sep 12, 2011

Category: General

All those passing by the site of the Linear Park can admire the progress in the construction work. Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Otmar Oduber expressed his satisfaction with the latest developments regarding the park, which will contribute to the enhancement of Aruban landscape.

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243,904.35 Florin Jackpot Cash out at Stellaris Casino

Published on: Sep 09, 2011

Category: General

After two years progressive bingo called

On September 3rd 2011, the grand progressive bingo jackpot was called by Mr. Boekhoudt at the Stellaris Casino, winning the amount of 243,904.35 florin.

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Have you ever climbed the Hooiberg all the way to the top?

Published on: Sep 08, 2011

Category: General

Hooiberg is the second highest point on Aruba. It is a volcanic formation that stands 165 meters above sea level and is located approximately at Aruba's center. It is hard to miss this landmark which has an impressive presence that welcomes you home as you approach the airport.

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