Official Travel News from Aruba

3 Floors of Fun at the Palm Beach Plaza – Mall Offer the Best Mother’s Day Gifts

General News Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

A mindboggling array of the best Mother’s Day gifts you can imagine is contained in one super mall: at the Palm Beach Plaza Mall shoppers will be enticed, seduced and romanced into buying the perfect present for their Moms. Whether it is trendy designer clothing, perfume, stunning shoes, jewelry, the latest gadgets or beauty products, you will find exactly what you were looking for in this gorgeous shopping Walhalla. And if you can’t decide, there is always the solution of gift certificates. Palm Beach Plaza is chockfull of stores, eateries and an ultra modern cinema where one can see the latest movies.

La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary with an Elegant Party

Hotels Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club showed off its fully renovated lobby during an elegant party commemorating the 20th anniversary of the resort. The party was nicely catered by the culinary team, entertained by guitarist Ernesto Ferro and emceed by radio personality Ruben Garcia.

The affair was hosted by resort General Manager Joe Najjar and Assistant General Manager Jessica Franken. In attendance were Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman, the President of the Aruban Parliament, Paul Croes, members of parliament, members of the resort board of directors, past and present presidents of the board, board members for the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association, executives of the Aruba Tourism Authority, directors of the Aruba Time Share Association and the directors of the Aruba Hospitality & Security Foundation, as well as members of the press.

Divi’s Jazz Quartet Delivers A Sunset Concert Every Sunday

Entertainment, Happenings Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

One of Aruba’s truly simple pleasures requires nothing more than hanging out at Divi Mega Resort, right by beach bar to listen to the Divi Jazz Quartet, on any given Sunday afternoon.

The quartet plays music which could easily be described as feet in Aruba, head in the sky! While resort patrons sip on their long, cool umbrella drinks, the music springing from the small stage is clearly anchored in the Caribbean region, popular and easily recognizable classic compositions imported from traditional American Jazz into Brazilian, Caribbean, Latin and local groove. The tunes sound deliciously laid back and ear-pleasingly melodic, in perfect sync with the resort’s famous beach, which serves as a breathtaking musical backdrop.

El Gaucho Expands Its Already Extensive Menu With New Dishes

Cuisine Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it did. El Gaucho Argentine Grill has just recently introduced three new entrees, to rave reviews from fans and friends of the restaurant.

Expanding on the restaurant’s selection of seafood dishes, the chefs added a melt-in-your-mouth Chilean Sea Bass, to the list of main courses. At El Gaucho Argentine Grill the Sea Bass is served as a thick cut, with a perfect light sear on the outside and a juicy medium-rare inside, which is incredible delicious with drawn butter and a sprinkle of Japanese seaweed salad, besides the restaurant’s famed traditional sides.

At Aqua Grill Restaurant Treat Mom to the Out-of-the-Ordinary this Mother’s Day

Cuisine Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Looking for something other than the ordinary brunch affair for mom this Sunday? Try the fresh approach-Aqua Grill. Located in Palm Beach, this award-winning seafood restaurant is offering a special menu on Sunday evening in honor of mom.

Chef Scott has put together a special three-course indulgence for only afl 50 (plus 15% serv chg.) that includes a choice of fried calamari with a spicy twist of sauce made of crushed tomato, olive oil and hot pepper, or a classic Caesar salad, followed by a choice from three main courses including fresh mahi mahi, West Indian curried shrimp, or chicken chasseur over fresh asparagus and angel hair pasta. Chef Scott’s made-from-scratch amaretto cheesecake with plum compote provides the sweetest of endings to a Mother’s Day to remember!

Early Bird Catches the Best Dinner Deal on the Island at Westin!

Cuisine, Hotels Thursday, April 26th, 2012

The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba is known for its culinary offerings, and two of the property’s restaurants are offering Early Bird Specials that bring great dining experiences at value prices.

The resort’s flagship restaurant and AAA four-diamond recipient, Pago Pago, now has a three-course menu offered nightly (closed Wednesdays) from 6pm to 7pm, for just $40 per person (plus serv chg and tax). Those craving Italian cuisine will love Baci Risorante, where from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (except Thursdays) a three-course menu is offered for $30 per person (plus serv chg and tax.)

Local Food & Beverage Veteran Joins Westin Management Team

Hotels Thursday, April 19th, 2012

The Westin Resort & Casino Aruba recently announced the appointment of Gino Schwengle as the new Director of Food & Beverage for the resort. Gino is a graduate of the Aruba Hotel School’s school of hotel management, and has held management positions at several island resorts and restaurants, most recently as general manager for Hard Rock Café Aruba for four years.

The Westin’s food and beverage operations encompass several restaurants, including Pago Pago—a fine dining experience combining Pacific Rim and Caribbean flavors, and prime U.S. steaks; Baci Risorante—featuring classic and contemporary Italian cuisine; and Azul—a unique toes-in-the sand dining experience, along with several other restaurants. Westin is also one of the island’s premier destination wedding, event, and convention resorts, creating spectacular events of all sizes and themes.

Hoppin’ Down the Bunny Trail at Westin

Hotels Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba held its annual Easter Egg Hunt this past Sunday, with a special visit by the Easter Bunny. Hosted by the Westin Kids Club, the hunt took place on the front lawn and gardens of the resort.

The egg hunt is one of many activities planned by the Kids Club crew. Engaging and informative, the resort’s signature Kids Club delights and energizes young guests with invigorating activities—from scavenger hunts and water balloon tossing to pool time, arts & crafts, and photography—and engaging native explorations, including seashell hunting, sandcastle building, iguana feeding, and local food tastings.

“Sonido y Sombra” ta e siguiente exposicion na Ateliers ‘89 situa na Dominicanessenstraat 34, Oranjestad

News in Dutch Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Invitacion personal pa e apertura di e exposicion ” Sonido y Sombra”
Diahuebs 5 di April 2012 pa 8′or di Anochi den salanan di exposicion Ateliers ‘89.
Pa cualkier pregunta o informacion por yama semper na Cel: 5654613

E luna aki di Maart tin dos docente di Academia diGerrit Rietveld na Amsterdam, Hulanda, bishitando Ateliers ‘89. Ta trata aki di José Vonk y Hans Muller cu a duna dos workshop. Uno di Animacion y e otro di Obhetonan tres dimensional cu ta haci Sonido.

Exposition Sonido & Sombra – Thursday, April 5 at 8pm

Arts & Culture, Happenings Thursday, April 5th, 2012

In March it was a privilege to welcome Jose Vonk and Hans Muller back to present two brilliant workshops at Ateliers ‘89. Both are renown Artists and lecturers at the prestigious Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam.

The workshop ‘Shadow Imagery and Animation’ was presented by Jose Vonk. A group of young and very keen students were able to study the art of ‘Projecting Shadows in various forms’ and they were able to experience the exciting and stimulating possibilities this Art form has to offer.