Aruba and the Westin Resort are both very proud to have hosted the Mrs. Universe 2013 Pageant over the past week, culminating in the crowning of two new queens on Sunday evening, August 11. The Mrs. Universe event was founded with the idea to glorify all aspects of feminine beauty and accomplishment, with the winners decided not only by their grace, poise and appearance, but success in forging careers and involvement in community service. Contestants range in age from 25-45 and must be married; quite a few are mothers several times over.
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Ultimate Aruba Fashion Experience with Project Runway Season 11 designer Layana Aguilar sweepstakes
Sweepstakes Prize Includes an All Inclusive Trip to Divi Aruba and Ultimate Fashion Experience at the Aruba In Style Fashionweek with Project Runway Designer Layana Aguilar. Aruba In Style Fashionweek is a premier event in Latin America and the Caribbean that is produced in association with IMG - a first for the region. Taking place November 8-10, 2013 on Aruba.
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Bucuti Yacht Club Aruba organizes 40th International SailFish Tournament
Aruba Bucuti Yacht Club Aruba this year will be hosting their 40th International Sailfish Tournament on August 22, 23, 24 and 25th. The event will be bigger than ever and will be dedicated to Mr. Irving Richardson. They will also have the first time ever grand prize of $20.000 winner takes all. Special thanks goes to the local brewery Balashi, with its award winning Chill pilsner, and the Department of Fisheries and Agriculture Santa Rosa for their generosity and support.
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A pioneer in farming on Aruba
Oranjestad – Ari Lichtenstein, an Aruban farmer who owns Nos Cunucu, The Landfarm, stands behind the principle of ecological farming, keeping the soil healthy by using sustainable farming techniques. Ari has ambitious plans for his farm and is aiming to complete all of them, such as growing lettuce in the six greenhouses that he reserved for this purpose. Amigoe visited Ari on the occasion of Earth Day.
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Optimist Sailors win Budget Marine Cup during fifth edition of Aruba International Regatta
The fifth edition of the Aruba International Regatta drew competitors from Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and of course Aruba to the new regatta location in Oranjestad Aruba. With about 50 sails on the water and some 100 participants, this regatta is proving that Aruba has a growing and healthy sailing scene. The weather conditions in Aruba’s beautiful sailing waters were optimal for close competition during the 52 races that were held in the harbor of the capital of Aruba.
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