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Aruba International Film Festival Program of Events

Published on: Jun 10, 2011

Category: General

Aruba, "One Happy Island" is once again proud to announce it is hosting its 2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival on June 10-16, 2011 screening award winning and critically acclaimed films from around the world. AIFF's mission is to connect to the international film community and Aruba while raising public awareness for Aruban culture and showcasing regional filmmakers and productions. Last year's Aruba International Film Festival 2010 was a true Aruban success story.

Beauty Festival 9th Annual 2011 - The Essence of Color

Published on: Jun 08, 2011

Category: General

Maggy's Beauty Festival 9th Annual 2011 - The Essence of Color

June 27 to July 2

At Maggy's Main Street


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Carubbian Festival ready to light up San Nicolas

Published on: Jun 08, 2011

Category: General

Ministers Otmar Oduber and Mike de Meza officially announced recently that the first edition of the Carubbian Festival is scheduled for June 9th in San Nicolas!

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Paradera Park receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011

Published on: Jun 01, 2011

Category: Accommodations

"TripAdvisor awards this certificate for consistent 5-star ratings"... Paradera Park Apartments, Aruba, is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011 award winner. TripAdvisor awarded this certificate in May 2011 to accommodation properties worldwide who consistently receive excellent 5-star ratings from their guests.

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Aqua Grill hosts pre wedding celebration

Published on: Jun 01, 2011

Category: Restaurants This past Sunday evening, Virginia couple Angela and Justin Buchanan held the rehearsal dinner for their wedding at Palm Beach seafood hotspot Aqua Grill. Guests to the event traveled from the United States to Aruba for the fairytale destination wedding at the Marriott.


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Beautiful Hindu wedding takes place at Westin

Published on: Jun 01, 2011

Category: Accommodations The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba is one of the island’s top destination wedding venues, with a team of event professionals seasoned in the art of customizing and individualizing every event to be memorable and unique to each couple. From simple and casual yet classic toes-in-the-sand affairs to culturally influenced events interlaced with honored, religious traditions, the Westin team can coordinate a flawless event from start to finish.

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The Caribbean is the no. 1 choice for destination weddings

Published on: Jun 01, 2011

Category: Weddings & Honeymoons

Photo by Jason MargaritaThe Caribbean is the most popular international destination wedding location and for a reason. Jamaica, Aruba, St. Lucia and the other Caribbean locations offer warm weather, beautiful beaches, an array of activities, a relaxed atmosphere and resorts with experienced staff capable of organizing the perfect event for couples and their guests.

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2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival LineUp

Published on: May 30, 2011

Category: General Program details for the 2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF), which takes place June 10-16, 2011, were announced today. The Festival will showcase films from 13 different countries, featuring several international premieres and many U.S.A. premieres. The lineup was announced by AIFF Artistic Director Claudio Masenza along with Festival founders Giuseppe Cioccarrelli and Jonathan Vieira.


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March for babies 2011

Published on: May 30, 2011

Category: General Walk for a cause
Walking together for stronger, healthier babies
Date:June 12



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Casa Tua Barcelona Combines Lunch and Shopping, in the heart of town

Published on: May 27, 2011

Category: Restaurants Specials

Casa Tua Barcelona is promoting a special Saturday combo pairing shopping with lunch in town. The gorgeous restaurant now conveniently nestled in the lower level of the Aventura Mall at the head of the main Street in Oranjestad, offers Spanish specialties such as original Tapas, Jamon Pata Negra Iberico, fresh made Paella and many seafood dishes, in addition to the restaurant's famous brick oven, baking authentic thin crust pizzas.

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