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Dessert decadence at Hyatt for top agents

Published on: Aug 29, 2011

Category: Accommodations

The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino hosted a fabulously decadent dessert reception for a very special group of top performing agents with the Tucker Advisory Group.

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Westin bartenders shake, stir, and mix it up with Bacardi

Published on: Aug 26, 2011

Category: Accommodations

Thirteen bartenders from the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba competed in a friendly in-house competition sponsored by Bacardi. 

The bartenders were tasked with creating an original rum cocktail.  It was anything goes as far as creativity, with just one stipulation that all drinks should be mixed “on the rocks.”

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Divi's Jazz Quartet delivers a sunset concert every Sunday

Published on: Aug 26, 2011

Category: General

One of Aruba’s truly simple pleasures requires nothing more than hanging out at Divi Mega Resort, right by beach bar to listen to the Divi Jazz Quartet, on any given Sunday afternoon.

The quartet plays music which could easily be described as feet in Aruba, head in the sky!  While resort patrons sip on their long, cool umbrella drinks, the music springing from the small stage is clearly anchored in the Caribbean region, popular and easily recognizable classic compositions imported from traditional American Jazz into Brazilian, Caribbean, Latin and local groove. The tunes sound deliciously laid back and ear-pleasingly melodic, in perfect sync with the resort’s famous beach, which serves as a breathtaking musical backdrop.

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Get ready for the Aruba Music Explosion to rock the island this September

Published on: Aug 25, 2011

Category: General

Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Otmar Oduber was proud to announce the inaugural Aruba Music Explosion organized by Vicki Perez of S & E Enterprises; the three-day festival will offer a roster of popular performers to appeal to all ages of music fans.

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This Friday: Havana Hour at Cubas Cookin

Published on: Aug 25, 2011

Category: Restaurants

Cuba's Cookin' is celebrating the 111th anniversary of the Bacardi Cuba Libre, the Original.

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Clown Doctors say Masha Danki to Ling and Sons IGA at their Kids Day

Published on: Aug 24, 2011

Category: General

The Clown Doctors of Aruba received a whopping donation from Ling & Sons IGA supermarket at the end of their fantastic Kids Day.

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OLA Cruises to Sail to Aruba Starting August 2011

Published on: Aug 24, 2011

Category: General

OLA Cruises’ Ola Esmeralda, a 450 passenger vessel previously owned by Fred Olsen Cruises and operated by the same company under the name The Black Prince, will make its first call to Aruba on August 23, 2011.

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Everyone is invited to the FREE launching concert of FLAME!

Published on: Aug 24, 2011

Category: General

Aruba has a new band in town, set to ignite music lovers with their exciting mix of Latin, Pop, Salsa and Bachata and international chart toppers, called Flame!

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Locals entertain their island visitors at Aqua Grill

Published on: Aug 22, 2011

Category: Restaurants

Locals Michael and Tina Bislick recently had the pleasure of wining and dining some visiting friends and family who chose Aruba as their summer vacation destination.

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Westin offers host of dynamic venues for special events

Published on: Aug 22, 2011

Category: Accommodations

The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba is an island leader in special events, and is a top choice for destination weddings and group events, as well as many local functions. The Westin's heralded service and award-winning culinary team are at the heart and soul of this success, but perhaps the "x factor" lies within the diverse menu of event settings available to clients.  

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