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Traditional Hindu Wedding Ceremony Held on Beach in Aruba

Published on: May 05, 2010

Category: Accommodations

This past weekend, A Hindu wedding ceremony based on the traditions and rituals originating over 40 centuries ago from the Sanskrit books of knowledge, known as the Vedas and which form the basis of Hinduism, was held on the beautiful shores of Palm Beach at the Westin Resort, Aruba.

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Ling & Sons Aruba IGA Supercenter and Reina Beatrix School spread an important message to clients on Earth Day

Published on: Apr 26, 2010

Category: General

Teachers and students of Reina Beatrix School in collaboration with Ling & Sons IGA Supercenter showed their respect on Earth Day by standing still for a moment to reflect on our natural environment especially on our island's natural resources.

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Westin Resort Aruba hosts Youth Art Exhibit 2010

Published on: Apr 22, 2010

Category: Accommodations

PALM BEACH - This past Saturday, some of the island's talented budding artists had the chance to display their works during the Youth Art Exhibit 2010.  The event took place in the Westin's Starwood Art Gallery, where some 61 works of art were displayed.

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Aruba International Film Festival Unveils "Green" Initiatives For Inaugural Event

Published on: Apr 22, 2010

Category: General
Festival Makes Environmental Preservation a Key Focal Point


Aruba – April XXII 2010 – Looking to play an active role in preserving and protecting the beautiful ecosystem that defines the beautiful island nation of Aruba, The Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) announced plans to implement pro-environmental practices throughout the festival to minimize the ecological footprint of the week-long event (June 4-11, 2010). AIFF has launched several initiatives to help promote environmental preservation.

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Invitation To A Lecture On Aruba Wild Dolphins

Published on: Apr 22, 2010

Category: General

Hadicurari and the Aruba Marine Mammal Foundation (AMMF) cordially invite all interested fishermen, boat owners, sea and nature lovers, to a free informative evening on Saturday April 24, at 7 pm, at Hadicurari. This evening is organized to introduce  the scientific research by George Mason University on dolphins and whales in Aruban waters.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Aruba Marriott Resort offers A-List package with red carpet access to the Aruba International Film Festival

Published on: Apr 20, 2010

Category: Accommodations Specials

In honor of the first annual Aruba International Film Festival, which takes place June 4-11, 2010, the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is providing guests with the opportunity to experience the life of the rich and famous with the “A-List Package.” Providing a complimentary night at the exclusive Tradewinds Club, plus access to VIP events with official host Richard Gere, the package offers everything a film-buff needs to experience the first annual festival in
style.

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Peaceful sunset watch held in Aruba at Fishermen's Huts to protest against the impending Ritz Carlton hotel project

Published on: Apr 19, 2010

Category: General In anticipation of Earth Day, an exemplary peaceful protest was held at Aruba's Fishermen's Huts on Sunday April 18 to contest the construction of a Ritz Carlton hotel at that location. A group of several hundred protesters held several windsurfing activites associated with this favorite beach location culminating with a symbolically relevant sunset watch.

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An Amazing Night In Aruba At La Trattoria El Faro Blanco

Published on: Apr 19, 2010

Category: Restaurants Specials

Recently La Trattoria el Faro Blanco introduced a Special called "An Amazing Night To Remember" starting every day after 8 PM (reservations taken for 8.15 – 8.30 – 9.00 - 9.30 and 10.00 PM).

Thomson Airways introduce weekly UK flights to Aruba from Manchester

Published on: Apr 16, 2010

Category: General Starting May 7th, through to October 23, 2010, convenient weekly flights have been introduced to cater for UK travelers from Manchester, operated by Thomson Airways.

Beach, Beach And More Beach At The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives

Published on: Apr 16, 2010

Category: General Oranjestad, Aruba – (April 15, 2010) – Anyone traveling to the Caribbean for the beaches needs look no further than the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives. These two adjacent beachfront resorts offer over a mile of white powder sand stretching along Aruba’s renowned Druif Beach. From the more energetic beach activities, such as playing beach volleyball or beach soccer to swimming or simply relaxing in the sun, the beach at the Divi and Tamarijn Aruba is the place to be.