Official Travel News from Aruba

Tad and Carla Bohlen, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, exchanged their vows on Bucuti’s 14 acres of pristine, powder white beach. The couple described the location as “the perfect setting for a beach wedding”. The couple enjoyed their dream beach wedding with a fiery red sun setting behind them. The Pirates Nest Restaurant catered a 5 course private dinner on the deserted beach complete with a dedicated steward in tuxedo.

Tad is an engineer, Carla works in an office as a receptionist and the couple met in a karate class.  On February 22, 2008 just a week after Valentine’s Day, they got engaged during a cruise to the Bahamas. The wedding plans ensued and both …

The northern coast of the island is home to most of Aruba’s natural attractions. The largest of these is the Arikok National Park, which covers 18% of the island and contains several noteworthy sites accessible by a network of hiking trails.

In the deep recesses of rock along the island’s windward coast, shallow cave formations intrigue visitors, who, in seeking to penetrate its damp chambers, are rewarded with mysterious views of rock drawings, the sudden, flapping wings of a nervous bat and nature’s artwork of stalagmites and stalactites.
There visitors will find the bat-filled Quadirikiri, Fontein, and Baranca Sunu or better known as Tunnel of Love. Taking in consideration that those three …

Top Caribbean Engineering Conference To Be Held At
Renaissance Convention Center Aruba, July 27-29, 2009

Aruba, known for its white-sand beaches, near perfect weather and warm hospitality, is proud to announce that the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) Engineering Conference will be held on the island from July 27-29, 2009.  The conference will take place at the Renaissance Convention Center Aruba and will be co-hosted by Aruba’s water and energy plant WEB Aruba N.V.

This year, the CARILEC commemorates 20 years of service to Caribbean Utilities, and the three-day conference is expected to attract over 300 delegates from a diverse audience of engineering practitioners, academia, industry professionals and vending companies.

The event is attended by engineering professionals from the Regional Utilities, North America …

Tribute to the King of POP
July 4, 2009 - 8pm - 12am
Experience the King of Pop
in concert on the Big Screen
Stelllaris Casino

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Afgelopen zaterdag werd voor de vierde keer de Aruba BurgGolf Finale gehouden in Purmerend. Dit was de afsluitende wedstrijd van 14. Er werd gestreden om kwalificatie van het Nederlandse team voor het Pro Am Tournament op Aruba komende augustus. Na een uitdagende 18-holes baan te hebben gespeeld werd bekendgemaakt welke beste vier spelers, samen met een pro, naar het zonnige eiland zullen afreizen.

De gelukkige winnaars zijn, van 1 t/m 4:  W. Cheng, K. van Rinsum, H. Smeeman, A. Arends. Zij mogen deelnemen aan het Aruba International Pro Am Tournament van 20 tot 24 augustus. Voor de golfers die geen reis wonnen, waren er informatie-leaflets verkrijgbaar over hoe er toch deelgenomen kan worden …

Airport of the Year 2009 Awards, Runner-Up Status

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has received word that it has been awarded second place in Skytrax’ World Airport Awards - Best Airports in the Category for Central America and the Caribbean for the second consecutive year. First Place went to Panama City and third place went to Mexico City. Aruba is the only airport in its category that appears in the top three airports in both 2008 and 2009. Awards like these have special value as it is the traveling public who determine the winners by completing the survey. The World Airport Survey is conducted by UK-based aviation research organization, Skytrax.

The World Airport Survey™ …

Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa and the new Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina & Spa are hosting memorable tropical experiences for the 2009/2010 holiday season. From indulgent treatments at the resorts’ spas to kayaking along the coast in search of sea turtles, both locales offer activities for the whole family. Vacationers traveling to Aruba can stay at the flagship Radisson resort on the island’s best beach from December 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010, with rates beginning at USD $549 per night. Those looking to escape to the chic French side of St. Martin island can enjoy the new Radisson St. Martin Resort with rates starting at  €419 per night (approximately USD $585*).

“Traveling to the …

Radisson Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Margo Esposito as travel industry sales manager for Radisson Resorts Aruba and St Martin. Based in Hollywood, Fla., she will provide strategic leadership for the marketing and sales team’s leisure travel efforts.

“Margo Esposito will be a valuable asset to Radisson resorts in Aruba and St Martin,” explains the resort’s Director of Sales and Marketing Francis Purvey. “Our work with travel agents is vital and Margo will play an important role in strengthening these partnerships.” Esposito comes to Radisson with over 20 years of hospitality sales and marketing experience, representing preeminent resorts in the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.

The Radisson …

Animal Rights Aruba Presents

Flea Market
In front of the Talk of the Town
July 5, 2009 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
There will be entertainment, activities for kids etc…

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