Aruba is preparing itself for the Royal visit of HRM King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on November 20th and 21st 2013. A special Royal concert will be organized on November 20th at a very unique location: the Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins. Local and international artist will perform during this show, presenting the King and Queen with a virtual journey through time in which the development of Aruba is presented based on the development of its music. The music journey through time will be visually accompanied by dance, circus and video.

Once 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.

The 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.

The 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.