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Another Aruba International Beach Tennis tournament is coming up

Published on: Nov 09, 2013

Category: Events

bt2-560x350.jpgOnce again Aruba will host the Aruba International Beach Tournament from November 11 -17. Eagle Beach will be transformed into a tennis court where several local and international beach tennis players will try to impressive the public, all with the hope to bring home the cup. Players are flying in from Italy, Brazil, France, Venezuela, Belgium, Czech Republic and the United States.

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Star dedication for Xander Bogaerts at Paseo Herencia Aruba Shopping Mall

Published on: Nov 08, 2013

Category: Events

web.jpgThe government of Aruba & Paseo Herencia shopping mall would like everyone to the star dedication ceremony for Xander Bogaerts. After the ‘Wall of Fame”, a showcase of young athletes who demonstrate their talent, determination and tenacity to attain a medal winning status in international sports competitions, Paseo Herencia will now introduce the Paseo Walk of Stars. The walk of Stars will feature local athletes, artists and entertainers and Xander will be the first person to be honored.

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Aruba prepares itself for the opening of The Ritz-Carlton

Published on: Nov 07, 2013

Category: Accommodations

new_RCARUBA_00010.jpgThe Ritz-Carlton Aruba Resort is putting their last hand on putting everything in place for the opening on November 22th 2013. The new resort located in Palm Beach will feature 320 oceanfront guestrooms, 55 suites, 4 restaurants, 2 pools, a fitness center and spa, evening entertainment and a casino.

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Miss Aruba is preparing for the Miss Universe 2013

Published on: Nov 06, 2013

Category: Events

pu_1_2013_contestantsaroundmoscow_uni20131970_5.jpgThe Miss Universe 2013 competition will take place on November 9th in Moscow and Miss Aruba is already preparing herself for the competition. All candidates already posed in their bathing suits and evening gown during the Miss Universe preliminary competition. Miss Aruba made impression on the jury and as many commented that she looked like a movie star in her bathing suit.

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Artwork of some of Aruba's popular artists on display at the Westin Resort Aruba Art Gallery

Published on: Nov 04, 2013

Category: General

Cosmic-Splash.jpgNovember 7th is the last day to view the varies paintings & sculptures that have been made especially for the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival. If you missed them during the festival this is you change to view the artworks at the Westin Art Gallery at the Westin Aruba Resort and Casino.

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Warm welcome home for Xander Bogaerts at Aruba International Airport

Published on: Nov 04, 2013

Category: General

Web.jpgAruba is proud of his native son Xander Bogaerts who has won World Series together with his team the Boston Red Sox.  Several islanders, the press and Aruban dignitaries were awaiting his arrival at the Reina Beatrix International Airport to welcome Xander home and to show their support for his great performance during the ALCS and World Series.

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This year's Aruba in Style AIS event will be held from November 7th till November 10th

Published on: Nov 03, 2013

Category: Events

aru1-610x350.jpgThe Westin Aruba resort will be this year’s event venue of the third Aruba in Style. Aruba’s Fashion Week will take place from November 7th till November 10th and will feature local and international designers such as Aqua Bendita, Eva Zissu, Oakley, Layana Aquilardi and more. In addition the focus during this year’s event will be on Aruba’s Carnival.

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Winner of the Divi & Tamarijn All Inclusive Aruba Ultimate Fashion Experience Sweepstakes announced

Published on: Nov 02, 2013

Category: Events

Aruba-In-Style-2013.jpgParticipants of the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Sweepstakes had the chance to win an All Inclusive Trip to Divi Aruba and an Ultimate Fashion Experience at the Aruba in Style Fashion week with project Runway Designer Layana Aguilar. Divi is proud to announce the winner of the sweepstakes: Beth Stipanov.

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Green Village Aruba 2013: Celebrating the 5th anniversary and 140 years of Heineken

Published on: Nov 01, 2013

Category: Events

gre7-543x350.jpgOnce more on November 2nd Heineken will transform the main street of San Nicolas into the biggest music festival of the island! Three stages, a Reggeaton, Urban and Electronic stage will form the center of all festivities, featuring local and international artists.

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Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts named among "Top 25 Resorts in the Caribbean" in the Conde Nast Travelers 2013 Readers Choice Awards

Published on: Nov 01, 2013

Category: Accommodations

bucuti.jpgConde Nast Traveler is an American Travel magazine which also rates travel destinations and facilities. The ratings are primarily based on the results of their annual readers survey. Over 80,000 travelers filled out this year’s survey to share their opinion of the hotels cities and islands they visited in the past year. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Aruba are honored to be ranked among the top 25 resorts in the Caribbean.

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