King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrived on Aruba on Tuesday evening, November 19th 2013. On Wednesday morning the King & Queen were officially welcomed on Aruba by Aruba’s Prime Minister and Governor Refunjol. Besides the Prime Minister and Governor, many islanders came to LG Smith Boulevard to welcome the new King & Queen.

The winning ticket was drawn by Aruba’s smallest Belgian, a 4-year old little boy.

The stylish opening event in the Westin Art Gallery featured gorgeous models and resort wear fashion in a gorgeous setting, the trademark of the Aruba in Style Fashion Week, and the final catwalk of the event’s third edition had the stunning pool deck of the Westin Aruba Resort in Palm Beach as the ideal backdrop.

After weeks of preparations, organizers of activities are determined to see their tour finish with a flourish during their two-day visit here. Aside from local media, a battalion of international press will be arriving to record the monarchs’ visit.

With many exciting events planned for their two-day stay, of which the highlight will be “A Royal Night at Bushiribana”, on Wednesday, November 20, using Aruba’s famed “gold ruins” as the backdrop for a variety show, the area demonstrated it is ready to welcome the monarchs and an audience of 7000, and the site will produce an impressive, memorable experience.

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.

The Westin Aruba resort will be this year’s event venue of the third Aruba in Style. Aruba’s Fashion Week will take place from November 7th till November 10th and will feature local and international designers such as Aqua Bendita, Eva Zissu, Oakley, Layana Aquilardi and more. In addition the focus during this year’s event will be on Aruba’s Carnival.

Participants of the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Sweepstakes had the chance to win an All Inclusive Trip to Divi Aruba and an Ultimate Fashion Experience at the Aruba in Style Fashion week with project Runway Designer Layana Aguilar. Divi is proud to announce the winner of the sweepstakes: Beth Stipanov.

Once more on November 2nd Heineken will transform the main street of San Nicolas into the biggest music festival of the island! Three stages, a Reggeaton, Urban and Electronic stage will form the center of all festivities, featuring local and international artists.