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Royal Visit to Aruba ended with a successful Jump-up event

Published on: Nov 24, 2013

Category: Events

jum-610x350.jpgThousands of elementary school students awaited the arrival of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Guillermo Trinidad Stadium. One of the themes during the Royal visit was: ‘seen and being seen’ and this translated into a morning of Sports & Games, all with the goal to show students the pleasure of Sports.

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Incredible finals of Divi Aruba Beach Tennis Tournament at Eagle Beach held over the weekend

Published on: Nov 23, 2013

Category: Events

btaAlways one of the absolute highlights of the Divi Aruba Beach Tennis tournament, held this past week at Eagle Beach, this year’s Nations Cup was better than ever, with incredible athleticism of the players wowing the crazy crowd.

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Aruba can look back at a stunning Royal Night at Bushiribana

Published on: Nov 22, 2013

Category: Events

w.jpgThe Royal Night at the Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins was announced to be the highlight of the festivities organized for HRM King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. The event, organized at a very unique location, was a mega success. Local artist performed for the King & Queen showing them the history of Aruba’s music and the night ended with a firework show.

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HRM King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima welcomed on Aruba

Published on: Nov 21, 2013

Category: Events

w6.jpgKing Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrived on Aruba on Tuesday evening, November 19th 2013. On Wednesday morning the King & Queen were officially welcomed on Aruba by Aruba’s Prime Minister and Governor Refunjol. Besides the Prime Minister and Governor, many islanders came to LG Smith Boulevard to welcome the new King & Queen.

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Delegation of Aruba Bodyboard satisfied with their presentation in the "2013 Encanto Pro" in Puerto Rico

Published on: Nov 21, 2013

Category: General

bb3.jpgThe delegation of Aruba Bodyboard just recently competed in the “2013 Encanto Pro” at Playa Jobos, Puerto Rico. Aruba had four competitors in the Open Division, two in the Dropknee Division and one in the Womens Division.

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The eagerly-anticipated arrival of HRM King Willem-Alexander, the first Dutch king since 1890, has elicited a frenzy of preparation on Aruba

Published on: Nov 20, 2013

Category: General

wa_Web.jpgAruba is the last leg of a six-island tour of the Dutch Caribbean territories by HRM King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima; this is also the first time since 1890 that both a king and queen have sat on the throne.

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Jorge Ospina wins grand trip to Antwerp with tombola event at Taste of Belgium in Aruba

Published on: Nov 20, 2013

Category: Events

Winnaar-tombola-event.jpgThe winning ticket was drawn by Aruba’s smallest Belgian, a 4-year old little boy.

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HRM King Willem-Alexander and HRM Queen Maxima arrive on Aruba today

Published on: Nov 19, 2013

Category: Events

wa1_web.jpgAfter weeks of preparations, organizers of activities are determined to see their tour finish with a flourish during their two-day visit here. Aside from local media, a battalion of international press will be arriving to record the monarchs’ visit.

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The Westin Resort Aruba hosts the third edition of Aruba in Style

Published on: Nov 19, 2013

Category: Events

sty.jpgThe stylish opening event in the Westin Art Gallery featured gorgeous models and resort wear fashion in a gorgeous setting, the trademark of the Aruba in Style Fashion Week, and the final catwalk of the event’s third edition had the stunning pool deck of the Westin Aruba Resort in Palm Beach as the ideal backdrop.

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Aruba's famed gold ruins, Bushiribana, ready to welcome the monarchs for the royal night event

Published on: Nov 18, 2013

Category: Events

bus-web.jpgWith many exciting events planned for their two-day stay, of which the highlight will be “A Royal Night at Bushiribana”, on Wednesday, November 20, using Aruba’s famed “gold ruins” as the backdrop for a variety show, the area demonstrated it is ready to welcome the monarchs and an audience of 7000, and the site will produce an impressive, memorable experience.

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