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USA Press Group Enjoys Aruba As A Family Friendly Destination Aruba Marriott Hosts 3rd Press Group For This Year In Playground Spirits

Published on: Jul 17, 2009

Category: General After dinner at the Dutch Pancakehouse.JPGCurrently the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is hosting a press group from the United States, along with PR Agency Diamond Public Relations, based in Miami. The media visit is concentrated around family fun as Marriott is Aruba’s playground for all generations and the island is a perfect fit for any type of family vacations. All journalists, writing for family forums on the internet as well as printed family publications, were able to bring one family member to get the genuine experience.

Aruba Marriott Presents One More "Thriller Night" Honoring King Of Pop With Black & White 80-ies Party

Published on: Jul 16, 2009

Category: General thriller-michael-jackson.jpgOn Friday night July 17 Aruba Marriott hosts a back to the 80-ies party in its Grand Ballroom, honoring the recently deceased King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The dance party starts at 9 PM and continues on the beats of Thriller, Billy Jean and I wanna rock with you until 3 AM.

Palais Hindu offers summer classes in beading, scrapbooking and chocolate making

Published on: Jul 15, 2009

Category: General Beginning tomorrow, one of Aruba’s longest established craft and home centers, Palais Hindu, is offering a summer full of creative fun for all ages. Craft classes will be offered in both the morning and afternoons, raging from a very reasonable 25.00 Aruban Florins ($14) to around 34.50 Aruban Florins, ($20).

Fun and Learning combine in summer programs for kids at the National Library

Published on: Jul 15, 2009

Category: General Aruba’s Bibliotica Nacional has announced their summer schedule of programs for the children and families. Daily from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday the libraries in both Oranjestad and San Nicolas offer group reading and informative demonstrations with guest lecturers, this year focusing on the island’s natural environment of Arikok National Park.

Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital announces new rules and visiting hours

Published on: Jul 07, 2009

Category: General In view of the worldwide epidemic of swine flu and especially during the rainy season on Aruba, Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital has decided to take special precautions to protect patients from any possible exposure. “As we all know when someone is sick their immune system is low and therefore they are very susceptible and can easily be infected. The flu especially spreads fast among such individuals and, where it would not cause any harm to someone who is not ill, they might be affected very strongly’ spokesperson Bob Harms explains.

23 Annual Aruba Hi-Winds in Full Swing

Published on: Jul 03, 2009

Category: General

Aruba celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the annual Aruba Hi-Wnds, thc largest amateur windsurfing event in the Caribbean. The event, taking place July 1 - 6. 2009 at the Fishermans Huts and Boca Grandi on the east side of the island, features exciting windsurfing and kite boarding competitions for visitors of all ages Aruba, famous for its year-round trade winds and calm seas, makes the island nation the perfect location for this series of events that attract professional and amateurs alike.

Sixteenth Aruba Reef Care Project Takes Place This Week-End

Published on: Jul 02, 2009

Category: General

The sixteenth annual island cleanup sponsored by the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and began years ago by ATA representative Castro Perez and marine biologist Byron Boekhoudt has become an island institution. Each year participation has grown to include schools, church groups, athletic associations as well as individuals concerned with the environment, both island residents and visitors, who like help keep Aruba clean.

Self Heating Lava Shells are the Hottest New Massage Therapy

Published on: Jun 30, 2009

Category: General

lg_larimar.jpgLarimar Spa, Radisson Aruba Beach Resort Casino and Spa now offers a brand new Lava Shell massage that is both dreamy and relaxing. Fans of the hot-stone massage will immediately recognize the new treatment as an evolution of the popular traditional one. The new Lava Shell treatment uses an all natural heating technology that allows the shells to stay warm for up to two hours.

'Tis The Season To Not Be Freezin' At Radisson Aruba And St Martin Resorts - A Tropical Holiday Can Be A Reality With End-Of-Year Availability

Published on: Jun 29, 2009

Category: General FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 29, 2009 – Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa and the new Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina & Spa are hosting memorable tropical experiences for the 2009/2010 holiday season. From indulgent treatments at the resorts’ spas to kayaking along the coast in search of sea turtles, both locales offer activities for the whole family. Vacationers traveling to Aruba can stay at the flagship Radisson resort on the island’s best beach from December 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010, with rates beginning at USD $549 per night. Those looking to escape to the chic French side of St. Martin island can enjoy the new Radisson St Martin Resort with rates starting at  €419 per night (approximately USD $585*).

Aruba reached out to YMCA Afl 80,000 raised in four hours!

Published on: Jun 26, 2009

Category: General YMCA of Aruba this year introduced a way of raising funds. Adding a special twist to the standard telethon/radiothon, the organization ran an “internet-thon,” and invited well known members of the community, as well as radio/television and business personalities, to drop in at their new center in Dakota to phone their friends and acquaintances requesting their contributions.