John and Geri Madeira, formerly of Massachusetts, were faced with a dilemma: after so many years...what could they give each other for their 50th wedding anniversary that would be a change of pace from so many years before? A week on Aruba with family! One of the reasons this loving couple has been so dedicated to Aruba is because of the "extended Aruban family" that the staff of their favorite resort, the Divi-Tamarijn Mega All-Inclusive, has become since their very first visit.
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Marriott’s new GreatRoom, an innovative concept for today’s business travelers
Recently the Marriott invited the local press for the introduction of their latest and innovative concept the GreatRoom. The GreatRoom is the latest concept for today's business travelers that are looking for a meeting room for their social gatherings or small business meetings, allowing them to be more productive in an environment where they can meet over cocktails and bites or dine in comfort.
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Aruba to successfully present the 8th edition of their annual Wine, Food & Art Festival
The Westin Resort & Casino Aruba presents their annual Wine, Food & Art Festival and it will be taking place on the 12th and 13th of September 2013. Tickets will be $69 per person and available at the concierge desk at The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba starting August 23, 2013. The evening will consist of a 3 course dinner prepared by our Celebrity Chefs and accompanied with 4 different wines.
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Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino to offer Electric Chuckie Style with Dirty Dutch Inspired Suite
Book this package for an exclusive overnight experience and VIP package during the island’s first-ever electronic music festival, September 6 – 8, 2013. The Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino will take their Electric Festival experience to new heights with the launch of the official DJ Chuckie suite at the resort’s adults exclusive Marina Hotel.
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Ling & Sons “Real Bread, Real Love” Bread Festival is a hit
Ling & Sons scores big with the first day of the bread festival “Real Bread, Real Love” Bread Festival. The Ling & Sons bakery team takes pride in to see happy customers try and like what they are tasting. And on the last day of the festival you can have a pretty good breakfast for Awg.15 ! The festival will culminate this Sunday, September 1st.
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Something exciting is happening at Aruba’s famed Belgian restaurant, Taste of Belgium this weekend
Taste of Belgium Restaurant in the Palm Beach Plaza Mall is planning a Belgian Food Fest and guests will get a chance to win a grand prize of a return trip ticket and hotel stay Aruba – Antwerp. Are you ready to board the plane for Belgium?
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Westin Art Gallery establishes a semi-annual event with “Colors of Aruba II”
As of August 10, 2013 the "Colors of Aruba II" photography exhibit will be open for two months at the Westin Art Gallery. The purpose of this current collection is "to reveal to island visitors aspects of Aruba that is beyond the beaches and resorts. The Westin Art Gallery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Caribbean Journal Names Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Among Top Three ‘Greenest’ Hotels In The Caribbean
The Caribbean’s leading digital newspaper, Caribbean Journal, has announced their “Top 2013 Greenest Hotels” list, and Aruba’s very own Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts is pleased to be featured among the top 10 hotels, taking third place.
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Top Market Journalists visiting Aruba’s Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa for Yoga and breakfast
As a health oriented hotel, Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa is giving their guests the opportunity to live healthy even away from home. Manchebo was honored to be able to welcome journalists from Ladies' Home Jourmal as well as other publications to their intimate boutique resort.
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ANTM Lisa D’Amato enjoyed a R&R Aruba vacation at the Marriott
Lisa D’Amato and her husband Adam fell in love with the island during D’Amato’s appearance at the launch party of Aruba Marriott’s H2Oasis adults only pool in March 2012. While vacationing in Aruba, they were welcomed back to the Aruba Marriott Resort to spend time at the H2Oasis pool and the beach.
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Look for the new Turtle information signs at Aruba’s Eagle Beach
Turtugaruba with the help of Prographics, Zen Design and funding from TPEF (Tourism Product Enhancement Fund) have introduced "Driekel-o-meters" with information about the Leatherback Sea Turtle (locally called Driekiel) at different beaches on the island.
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Ateliers ’89 Foundation with the support of Mondriaan Foundation presents CARIBBEAN LINKED II
Ateliers '89 Foundation with the support Mondriaan Foundation in collaboration with ARC Inc., and The Fresh Milk Art Platform Inc. presents Caribbean Linked II, a residency programme and exhibition which will take place from August 25th through September 6th, 2013 in Oranjestad, Aruba.
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Vicente Kock talks about the challenges of winemaking in Aruba
Oranjestad – Vicente Kock makes wine from his own grapes. “The government encourages the production of homegrown produce, but the amount of water needs to be distributed between the growing numbers of farmers.” Amigoe visited vintner Vicente Kock who despite the drought persists in following his passion of winemaking.
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