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Southwest Airlines Co announced future flights to Aruba under the Southwest brand

Published on: Jan 30, 2014

Category: Airlines and Flights

1598660_700662273289445_1789298818_o.jpgAlong with the Bahamas and Jamaica, Aruba will be added to the first international flights by Southwest Airlines coming this July.

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Aruba celebrates on January 25th, in honor of Gilberto Francois "Betico" Croes, with multiple cultural events and a formal ceremony

Published on: Jan 29, 2014

Category: Events

bet11-354x350.jpgGilberto Francois “Betico” Croes (1938-1986), the main instrument behind Aruba’s independence or the “Status Aparte”, is commemorated every year on the date of his birth.

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The ninth annual Donkey Walk in Aruba a total success

Published on: Jan 28, 2014

Category: Events

Donkey-Sanctuary-031.jpgWith an increased number of participants and a perfect weather, the Donkey Walk was a success from start to finish. The final proceeds of the event are going to the construction of a new sanctuary for the donkeys.

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Marylou Fradl, crowned Mrs. Carnival, will be representing FCCA and Majestic Carnival Group for the coming weeks of Aruba's Carnival 60

Published on: Jan 27, 2014

Category: Carnival

fcca.jpgWith island band D'Licious providing lively carnival music, the management and staff of Fundacion Cas Pa Communidad Arubano (FCCA) crowned their candidate for Diamond Jubilee Mrs. Carnival.

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New concept to Aruba, MIX UP Mondays, starts for the first time on January 27th at Cas di Cultura

Published on: Jan 26, 2014

Category: General

mix2.jpgYoung and skilled artists will demonstrate their skills in accordance with the theme of the edition, in this case; Dance and Jazz.

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In connection with the celebration of Betico Day on Saturday, January 25th, several athletic competitions are being organized across the island of Aruba

Published on: Jan 25, 2014

Category: Events

tt-559x350.jpgEvents being held include swimming competition at the Roly Bisslik Olympic in Savaneta, table tennis in the Betico Croes Sports Centera and amateur weightlifting at Frans Figaroa Sports Center in Noord, celebrating the birthday of a remarkable Aruban.

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Aruban National Holiday "Betico Day" celebration at the Paseo Herencia Mall sure to entertain the entire family

Published on: Jan 25, 2014

Category: Events

paseo-459x350.jpgEveryone is invited to celebrate ‘Dia di Betico’ at the Paseo Herencia Mall this Saturday. The festivities will include local music, Folkloric dancing, shopping and special treats for young and old.

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The Lutzkers, devoted to Aruba almost as much as they are to each other, celebrate another anniversary on the island

Published on: Jan 24, 2014

Category: General

lutz-560x350.jpgKaren Lutzker and her husband Aaron, married for 54 years, had established one of the very first destination wedding operations to provide wedding planning services for Aruba 37 years ago

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Registration closing this week for the Betico Memorial 10K Run in Sta. Cruz, Aruba

Published on: Jan 24, 2014

Category: Events

run1.jpgThose who want to participate are requested to register as soon as possible if they want to be standing at the start line in front of Centro Deportivo Betico Croes in Sta. Cruz this Saturday.

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La Vista Restaurant in Aruba offering a special brunch in connection with the "Dia di Betico" celebration

Published on: Jan 23, 2014

Category: Restaurants

La-Vista-011.jpgLa Vista Restaurant is inviting all to attend the ‘Dia di Betico’ brunch to be held this Sunday.  With a varied buffet station, live music entertainment and special prices for kids, La Vista will delight the entire family.

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