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Experience an evening dinner underneath the stars at, the uniquely inspired, Papillon Restaurant in Aruba

Published on: Oct 21, 2013

Category: Restaurants

PL_SFEER_05.jpgWith French Caribbean flair added to Belgian cuisine, the theme restaurant offers a wonderful, very relaxed ambiance, which many guests like a lot. With its attentive staff taking care of every wish and a lovely menu, Papillon surely belongs among the top of Aruba’s many restaurants.

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"Education and sports must be well-balanced" says Sarah-Quita, Aruba's world champion windsurfer

Published on: Oct 20, 2013

Category: General

IMG_3565.jpgSarah-Quita, Aruba's world champion windsurfer, recently paid a courtesy visit to the office of Minister  of Sports and Health, Richard Visser where the two met and discussed various matters related to her successful career in the world of windsurfing.

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Aruba Westin's Food & Beverage Department scoured Bubali Bird Sanctuary Area

Published on: Oct 19, 2013

Category: Accommodations

image001.jpgThe Food & Beverage department of Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba scoured the bird sanctuary across the street as part of their commitment to the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association's Sponsor a Mile cleanup efforts. The Sponsor-a-Mile is a program where island resorts volunteer to help keep the island clean.

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The first South American Youth Games held in Lima, Peru resulted in 8 medals for the Aruba delegation

Published on: Oct 18, 2013

Category: General

IMG_3367.jpgSecretary General of COA, Nicole Hoevertsz indicated that she was very pleased with the final results. Our young athletes demonstrated that through hard work they can reach very high levels of performance.

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Okeanos Spa therapists in Aruba receive special training from Guiliana de la Piedra of Pevonia Botanica

Published on: Oct 17, 2013

Category: General

ATT0OQIM.jpgOkeanos Spa once again received a visit from the Pevonia Botanica, representative, Mrs. Guiliana de la Piedra, for a refreshment training to the therapists.

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Young islander from Aruba meets his idol and inspiration, visiting Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival artist, Marquese Scott

Published on: Oct 16, 2013

Category: General

Tyrone Chirino.jpgIt could not have been more thrilling if it had been scripted, a case of life imitating art, and a teenage fantasy come true. Though it was his declared life's ambition to dance with his idol, this young man living on a tiny island in the Caribbean could hardly believe it would actually happen.

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The Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives earn distinctions of excellence from leading travel organizations

Published on: Oct 15, 2013

Category: Accommodations

Tamarijn-Aruba-All-Inclusiv.jpgIn what is becoming yet another banner year for the properties, the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives have received distinctions of excellence from several top travel organizations including TripAdvisor®, MLT Vacations SM, Apple Vacations®, Travelife and Zoover.

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Larissa Leeuwe returns from the Miss World Pageant with accolades

Published on: Oct 15, 2013

Category: General

Larissa with parents, aunt and uncle and Renne Lacle of Star Promotions.jpgPlacing in the top twenty overall, she is the first contestant from Aruba to be named in the top ten for their "Beauty with a Purpose" project, in the decade that this category has been an important element of the pageant.

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Mack van Eerenbeemt grabs bronze at South American Youth Games in Peru

Published on: Oct 14, 2013

Category: General

Mack Medaya di brons.jpgRecently Aruba got the good news that another medal was won at the Youth Games in Peru, this time it was bronze.

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It was hot, hot, hot! for the 7th Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival

Published on: Oct 13, 2013

Category: Events

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.jpgThis year, the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba, proved a great success, not only for its new venue, but also an appealing diversity of music, bringing back some of the distinctly Latin feel of its predecessor, which proved immensely popular

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