The Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) fourth edition will take place July 2-6, 2013. AIFF Co-Founder and Executive Director Jonathan Vieira unveiled initial details surrounding the 2013 Film Festival announcing the fourth AIFF will open with Steekspel (Tricked), the first user-generated production—part documentary, part narrative—from internationally renowned Dutch film director Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Basic Instinct, Total Recall). Nearly 40 films from over 25 countries will have their world, international, or regional premieres in Aruba, including A Perfect Man, starring Liev Schreiber and Jeanne Tripplehorn; and Mine Games, by director Richard Gray and emerging stars Briana Evigan and Ethan Peck. Gracing the silver screen are the documentaries Angels in Exile (narrated by Oscar-winner Charlize Theron), Finding Hillywood, and Femme (produced by Sharon Stone); and the action pic Empire State, starring Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Angarano, Emma Roberts, and Jerry Ferrara.
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Premiering tonight: Taste of Belgium Restaurant’s first Belgium Beer tasting event
After organizing several successful wine tasting events, Taste of Belgium Restaurant located in Palm Beach Plaza Aruba, decided to organize a Belgium Beer tasting event. This event, organized on June 14 at 7.30 pm, will introduce beer lovers to several beers brewed in Belgium.
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Aruba Airlines will add a new flight from Aruba to Panama
The Aruba based airline, which recently started operating, announced that it will start operating flights from Aruba to Panama City on June 28. Flights will be operated four times a week.
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Organization of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival announced this year’s lineup and moving the festival to a new location
The organization of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival released the first names of this year’s festival and announced that after six successful festivals at Cas di Culture this upcoming festival will be held at the Renaissance Marketplace.
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LG Smith Steak and Chop House is pleased to receive a 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Besides the Resort also LG Smith’s Steak and Chop House, located on the second floor of the Renaissance Mall, announced that they are honored to be rewarded with the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence based on the exceptional reviews by travelers on Tripadvisor.
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Children taught about Aruba’s Dera Gai Festival
Every year on June 24, Aruba celebrates its San Juan Dera Gai Festival. The celebrations during this holiday have changed over the years, but the festival originates from 1862 and celebrates the harvest. A team from Aruba’s Department of culture began visiting several schools to teach the children about this holiday and their cultural roots.
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Local agriculturists survived a year of drought by using Modern Drip Irrigation System
Santa Rosa is proud of our agriculturists and horticulturists who, despite the drought are able to supply our hotels and restaurants with local products of high quality. They are also amazed at the large number of young people who are adopting this lovely profession and taking Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery to the next level.
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2013 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence awarded to Boardwalk Hotel Aruba
The Boardwalk Aruba has been honored as a Top Performing Hotel based on reviews by travelers on the world’s largest travel site in the form of the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The award, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
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Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino proudly receives the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013
To qualify for TripAdvisors certificate of excellence the overall ratings for the business must be kept at 4 plus out of 5. Renaissance representative feels that their vision in making their guests have a memorable experience has made it possible for them to get the prestigious Certificate of Excellence Award.
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If you can stand you can Segway!
If you are looking for something new and fun to do while vacationing in Aruba, than you may want to try touring with Segway Tours. It's a new concept that was started last year and quickly ranked #4 of 50 real attraction on Aruba. Better yet it is easy and fun for all ages.
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Discover the new remodelled Sweet Peppers Restaurant in Palm Beach Aruba
The restaurant in Caribbean Palm Village Resort recently changed their name to Sweet Peppers Restaurant, remodeled the restaurant and changed their menu. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the menu features a mix of local specialties.
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Papiamento is on the 10th year as the Island’s official Language
Papiamento has been spoken since the colonization of Aruba sometime ago in the early 17 century and has been declared as official language only in May 2003. After more than half a century a commission has started to make the native or creole tongue the official language. It was being debated if Papiamento is a dialect or really a language.
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The first Leatherback Sea Turtle nest of 2013 in Aruba has hatched
A group of 44 leatherback sea turtles hatchlings broke free from their nest and made their way to the sea.
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