Aruba unveiled a new monument in memory of the 42 fishermen lost at sea

Surrounded by water, fishing plays a great part of the Aruban culture. The tradition of living from the surrounding sea in a native manner using simple wooden boats with no modern communication or fish detecting equipment also has some drawbacks. Losing a family or a friend at sea is not easy to cope with. Now families and friends who has lost a fisherman at sea, have a place to pay their respects and perhaps even release their grief at this colossal and beautiful monument.

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One week on Aruba with family is the best golden anniversary gift ever!

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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