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The Talk of the Town Hotel in Aruba has just completed a major renovation

Published on: Jul 19, 2011

Category: Accommodations

The Talk of the Town Hotel in Aruba has just completed a major renovation of its Superior guest rooms as well as the lobby, bar and pool areas.

The Talk of the Town hotel, established in Aruba in 1943, has been the pioneer in the hotel industry of the island. With this renovation, the guest rooms at Talk of the Town Hotel have been completely upgraded to the standards of today’s hotel industry.

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The Perfect Location For Mexican Couple Wed At Aruba's Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Published on: Jul 18, 2011

Category: Accommodations

Five family members stood witness as Ana and James Graham recently exchanged wedding vows on the powder-white sands of Eagle Beach and Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts.  Prior to their romantic beachfront ceremony, the couple officially married in Oranjestad’s historic Civil House.

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Strictly Divas Night

Published on: Jul 18, 2011

Category: Restaurants

Every Wednesday night Zissles opens the doors for their Strictly Diva’s night.
Starting at 10 pm the 50 first Divas receive a free cocktail. Happy Hour is from 10 to 11 pm with Balashi, Balashi Chill and house wines at Happy Hour prices. And, off course all Divas drink are for FREE during this time.

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Awards for Achievement at El Gaucho Restaurant Aruba

Published on: Jul 18, 2011

Category: Restaurants

At the end of a 6-week Wente Vineyard Incentive program Nancy Bazan a member of the dining room staff at El Gaucho Restaurant, received two Awards of Excellence on behalf of Wente Vineyards. Her colleague, Fernandez Nilton, was the overall winner of the program, receiving a nice gift certificate for Ling and Sons Super Center.

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Aruba, a unique and fantastic Bird Paradise!

Published on: Jul 15, 2011

Category: General

Recently we discovered an island of birds in front of the Valero Aruba Refinery, something rather unique in the world. The government is now charged with the responsibility for finding a way to protect these colonies of birds, especially the Bubi (as they are called here) birds.

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The theater show about prince Claus comes to Aruba

Published on: Jul 14, 2011

Category: General

The Julius Leeft! Foundation (Julius Lives!) brings the musical about Prince Claus to Aruba. Claus von Amsberg, deceased in 2002, was the husband of Queen Beatrix and Prince of the Netherlands. As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Prince Claus was an important part of our heritage and therefore Aruba is proud to welcome the cast, crew and production of theater show Claus.
After the successful one time show in Royal Theatre Carré, the Netherlands, the Julius Leeft! Foundation decided to bring the show about the remarkable prince to Aruba. The Dutch cast and crew, combined with local talents will perform from July 18th till July 20th.

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NOW OPEN Cubas Cookin New Location, Renaissance Marketplace

Published on: Jul 14, 2011

Category: Restaurants

For The Best Mojito’s & Cuban Food – Come See If We Got It Right?

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Aruban baseball players will return to Senior League World Championships to defend their title

Published on: Jul 14, 2011

Category: General

The Senior League Baseball Latin Championships in Mexico City ended on Saturday, July 9 with Aruba’s team winning the title for the third consecutive year, and the right to return to the Senior World Championships in Bangor, Maine.

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Don't Get Swept Away This Fall Plan A Romantic Escape To Aruba's Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts

Published on: Jul 14, 2011

Category: Accommodations

Aruba’s premier resort for couples invites guests to enjoy each other and the best weather in the Caribbean

Situated outside the hurricane belt in the clear blue waters of the southern Caribbean Sea, Aruba’s beautiful weather offers couples the perfect sanctuary for a romantic getaway to Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts.  Aruba’s premier resort for romance is now offering the Swept Away Romance Package for couples looking to escape from the every day and rekindle their spark in an intimate setting like no other.

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Stunning setting and remarkable talent combine for a spectacular sunset concert at: La Trattoria El Faro Blanco

Published on: Jul 13, 2011

Category: Restaurants

The noteworthy Italian restaurant situated on the cliff adjacent to the Aruba California Lighthouse was the venue for a most congenial evening of music and fine food, punctuated by the spectacular vista from the terrace of La Trattoria El Faro Blanco this past Saturday evening, July 9.  Owners hosted the concert as a community service; ta­lented Aruban performer Angelo Koolman needs to the raise the funds to dedicate his time to compete in a Dutch version of “American Idol,” for which he learned he was selected after the preliminary auditions a few months ago.

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