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Paintings by island artist, Franco Koolman, bedeck the walls of Aruba's Monument Foundation

Published on: Feb 11, 2014

Category: General

art1.jpgThe collection, dedicated to Aruba’s important historical structures, form a part of the Monument Foundation’s efforts to rescue and restore Aruba’s important landmark structures.

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Starting tomorrow: Aruba's Caiso and Soca Monarch at the new Carnival Village in San Nicolas

Published on: Feb 10, 2014

Category: Carnival

caiso-610x350.jpgAruba is getting ready for this year's Caiso and Soca Monarch, starting with the pre-finals on Tuesday February 11th at the new Carnival Village in San Nicolas. The organization of the Caiso and Soca Monarch is happy to announce a record in participation, with in total 138 original musical compositions registered for this year's event.

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The most exclusive Johnnie Walker bottle in the world now on display at Taste of Belgium located at the Palm Beach Plaza Mall in Aruba

Published on: Feb 10, 2014

Category: Restaurants

Taste-of-Belgium-013.jpgThe whisky, named Odyssey, sits at the bar of Taste of Belgium for a free viewing serving as a prologue or the arrival of the luxury sailing vessel bearing the same name.

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Jerino Ridderstap wins the title of Tumba King 2014 during the Aruba's Tumba Festival

Published on: Feb 09, 2014

Category: Carnival

Aruba Carnival: TumbaA total of 36 participants vying for the Tumba King 2014 title, delivered stunning performances during the energetic Tumba Festival.

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Sheqayli Ascencion, representative of Oranjestad, receives the Aruba Diamond Jubilee Children's Queen crown

Published on: Feb 08, 2014

Category: Carnival

Aruba's Children Carnival Queen Pageant 2014Sheqayli won the crown among nine other contestants during the Children’s Carnival Queen Pageant with her overall charisma and delightful performances.

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The grand Carnival Youth Queen Election will take place tonight

Published on: Feb 07, 2014

Category: Carnival

Aruba's Carnival Youth Queen ElectionCandidates from 7 different districts and groups will compete to become Aruba's 60th Carnaval Youth Queen.The Carnival Youth Queen Election starts tonight, Friday February 7th at 7.30 at Aruba's Entertainment Center.

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The Aruba Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa continuously improving their commitment to preserve a safe and healthy environment

Published on: Feb 07, 2014

Category: Accommodations

Manchebo-01.jpgCaribbean luxury boutique, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa, has long been the leader in eco-friendly tourism and green initiatives for over the years.

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Aruba's Prime Minister turned over command of the island to the Carnival Prins and Panchos

Published on: Feb 06, 2014

Category: Carnival

Aruba Carnival: Prins & Panchos receiving key from Prime MinisterAs part of Aruba's Carnival tradition, the transfer of command normally takes place just before the big parades. On Wednesday evening the Prime Minister handed over the keys to the island to the new Prins and Panchos of this Carnival season. The new Carnival Law was introduced during the ceremony and will be in place until Ash Wednesday when the Carnival officially ends.

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Sea TREK De Palm Tours in Aruba awarded 2013 Sea TREK Operator of the year title

Published on: Feb 06, 2014

Category: General

Sea-TREK-01.jpgDe Palm Tours Sea TREK staff’s work ethic and great attitude earned them this esteemed reward among the locations around the world.

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Aruba Nikky Beach's beach event of the year, Chill Flip Flop Party, this Sunday

Published on: Feb 05, 2014

Category: Carnival

chill-610x350.jpgThe event has grown in popularity and size during the years to become an official Carnival event during the Aruba Carnival Season.

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