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Biba Aruba Festival is an extraordinary Caribbean show under the stars

Published on: Sep 13, 2013

Category: Events

DSCN2399.jpgSitting under the stars by the pool having great food, savoring tropical drinks, listening to steelpan music playing and enjoying a Caribbean mélange of shows is a great way to start or end your vacation. The Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa General manager, Mark Lyttleton-Frances, explains that the event is designed to entertain locals and visitors alike by showcasing Aruba's music and culture al-fresco at the beautiful gardens and beach front of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa at a reasonable price.

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Westin's Wine, Food & Art Festival starts today!

Published on: Sep 12, 2013

Category: Events

IMG_5369.jpegThe students in EPI’s culinary program have been working in the kitchen preparing for the Student Chef Competition portion of the Westin’s Wine, Food & Art Festival. Last year, this competition was well received and attended by hundreds of guests. Tickets for this event are $69 per person including service charge and BBO, and will be available at the concierge desk at The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba as well as Valero Gas Station at L.G. Smith Blvd.

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Aruba Marriott Resort is proud to present their newly renovated million dollar Grand Ballroom

Published on: Sep 11, 2013

Category: Accommodations

The Aruba Marriott team who made it all happen.JPGThe Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino invited local clients and members of the press to celebrate the re-launch of its newly renovated $1.6 million Grand Ballroom. General Manager Tom Calame and Senior Sales Manager Chela de Lannoy cut the ceremonial red ribbon to officially re-open the Grand Ballroom and welcomed the invitees to a cocktail party in the re-vamped space.

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Aruba to be represented by Windsurfer Mack van den Eerenbeemt to play at the South American Youth Games!

Published on: Sep 10, 2013

Category: General

Mack in the lead!.jpgThis month Mack van den Eerenbeemt will represent Aruba during the South American Youth Games in Lima, Peru. From September 20-29 fourteen South American countries will participate and 26 disciplines will be entered.

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Aruba has 3 new fashion stores by famous international designer Eva Zissu

Published on: Sep 09, 2013

Category: Shopping

A perfect match YOLO and Bagit.jpgPaseo Herencia Shopping Mall is proud to host 3 new shops; Tunic by Eva Zissu, YOLO Aruba and BagIt. All three features Eva Zissu latest collection including brilliantly-hued bags, charming tunics, diverse collection of resort and sport wear and her popular new sandals called Arubianas.

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Young Aruban athletes to take part in South American Youth Games 2013

Published on: Sep 08, 2013

Category: General

Emmezira.jpgAruba is sending nine athletes to compete at the South American Youth Games in various events. They are training very hard to be well prepared for the competitions. Read what Emmazira Kelly and Jayda Mejia have to say. They are two of the nine athletes, that set aside some time from their formidable training schedule to share their thoughts on the upcoming competition that will take place very soon in Lima, Peru.

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Aruba is proud of the newest shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, it's native son, Xander Bogaerts

Published on: Sep 07, 2013

Category: General

Shawn and Xander with Governor Refunjol.jpgTwo years ago Xander Bogearts was part of the winning team to take the World Cup of Baseball in the Minor League back to Europe since  1938, beating Cuba who had annually taken the title for the prior 26 years. Now Aruba's native son, will be the youngest Red Sox position player since 20-year-old Dwight Evans in 1972.

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Cilo catered tropical BBQ for arriving DJ's of Aruba's first Electric Festival

Published on: Sep 06, 2013

Category: Restaurants

IMG-20130906-WA001.jpgChefs and staff of Cilo City Lounge located in Renaissance Marketplace is Oranjestad catered a tropical BBQ for the arriving DJ’s of Aruba’s first Electric Festival. The launch of the first Electric Festival will take place tonight at surfside beach.

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Aruba Palm Beach Plaza Mall invites you to enjoy Steel Pan Music every Tuesday night!

Published on: Sep 05, 2013

Category: Events

img00697.jpgEnjoy Aruba's heritage on Steel Pan Music every Tuesday night at the Aruba Palm Beach Plaza by Nico and Lee Connor. Both are second generation of late Edgar Connor, Aruba's steel pan pioneer.

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Aruba unveiled a new monument in memory of the 42 fishermen lost at sea

Published on: Sep 04, 2013

Category: General

The monument.jpgSurrounded by water, fishing plays a great part of the Aruban culture. The tradition of living from the surrounding sea in a native manner using simple wooden boats with no modern communication or fish detecting equipment also has some drawbacks. Losing a family or a friend at sea is not easy to cope with. Now families and friends who has lost a fisherman at sea, have a place to pay their respects and perhaps even release their grief at this colossal and beautiful monument.

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