Daphne Lejuez | VisitAruba News

Taste of Belgium located at Palm Beach Plaza Mall in Aruba will announce the winner of their grand tombola fiesta tomorrow

After a three month-long campaign, Taste of Belgium Restaurant Aruba will final announce the winner of their grand tombola fiesta. Each guest who spend AWG, 50,– at the restaurant received a ticket for the tombola, all with the chance to win a trip to Antwerp, including a 5-day stay at the Hilton Hotel. Tomorrow we will finally know who the lucky winner is…

49th International Classic Billfish Tournament, to be organized by Aruba Nautical Club this weekend

From 25 to 27 October 2013 Aruba Nautical Club is organizing its prestigious international fishing tournament (“49th International Classic Billfish Tournament”). This tournament is a yearly event from as early as 1964.

Employees of the Radisson Aruba Resort work together towards a more beautiful island

This past week, the employees of the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa scoured the terrain of the California Dunes for a Responsible Business Beach Cleanup, cleaning up trash and marine debris.

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

With 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.

“Education and sports must be well-balanced” says Sarah-Quita, Aruba’s world champion windsurfer

Sarah-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.

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

The 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.

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

Secretary 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.

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

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

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

It 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.

Larissa Leeuwe returns from the Miss World Pageant with accolades

Placing 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.

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

In 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.

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

Recently Aruba got the good news that another medal was won at the Youth Games in Peru, this time it was bronze.