Official Travel News from Aruba

Orbitz Vice President Names Aruba His Caribbean Destination of Choice

Category Hotels     Date Friday, March 12th, 2010

Ian Ross Names Aruba Marriott Resort His Home-Away-From-Home

After a $50 million overhaul, beachfront resort the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has received positive guest comments about the hotel’s enhancements.

A recent post on the Orbitz blog by Ian Ross, Vice President of the Eastern Region for the well-known and popular electronic travel channel was a tremendous compliment for the resort. Out of all Caribbean islands and hotels in his portfolio, he mentions “Our Caribbean vacation destination of choice is Aruba. Our beach and home-away-from-home (for five years), is the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.”

With his family of 4, Ross loves beach vacations and enjoys the Marriott beach area to the fullest. …

First International Autism Symposium Aruba - April 16th - 18th

Category General News, Visitors From UK     Date Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The “Fundacion Autismo Aruba” (FAA) is a non profit organization officially established in June 2005 who’s mission is to work for the interest of people with autism, and all those that either have a personal or professional relationship with autism. The organization first started as an initiative of parents who themselves experienced the need for an organization that works in the interests of people with autism and their families. Meanwhile other experts have joined the board. The FAA does not receive government funding and is completely dependant on volunteers and donations for its existence.

To enhance knowledge and further educate professionals about autism and autism related issues, the FAA has decided to organize an international autism symposium. This symposium will take …

Sunday, March 14 - Tennis Mixed Doubles

Category Happenings     Date Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Mixed Doubles Tournament - Moomba Beach - March 14
Register at: www.arubabeachtennis.com

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Aruba schittert op Amsterdam Golf Show 2010

Category News in Dutch     Date Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Met het thema ‘Aruba, One Happy Golf Island’ neemt het Arubaans verkeersbureau deel aan de vierde editie van de Amsterdam Golf Show 2010 van 12 tot en met 14 maart in de Amsterdam RAI. Het is de derde keer dat het zonovergoten eiland acte de présence geeft op de beurs om bezoekers weer kennis te laten maken met haar prachtige golfbanen en onbegrensde vakantiemogelijkheden.

Bezoekers kunnen op de stand, evenals vorig jaar, meedoen aan een wedstrijd om via een prijsvraag een prachtige reis te winnen. De reis bestaat uit een verblijf voor twee personen op Aruba. In het Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort en de Tiera Del Sol kunnen de winnaars genieten van een zeven daagse vakantie, inclusief golfmogelijkheden.

De participatie …

Additional Charter Service from Canada By Thomas Cook and Westjet

Category Airlines     Date Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has confirmed additional summer charter service from Canada by Canadian Tour Operator, Thomas Cook, to be operated by Westjet. The charter program will be in effect from May 1, 2010 through October 30, 2010 between Toronto and Aruba. Westjet will operate the flight with a B737-700 or 800 aircraft with either 136 or 166 seats configured on board. The flights are scheduled to depart on Saturdays at 13:20 local Toronto Time and arrive in Aruba at 18:19 local time.

The Canadian market has been a consistent market for Aruba for the past few years. Even though it is primarily a seasonal charter market, our Tour Operators have proved …

Bucuti Helps Ellen Degeneres in World Domination

Category Arts & Culture     Date Monday, March 8th, 2010

More than 30 guests of Bucuti Beach Resort turned out yesterday to support American talk show host Ellen Degeneres’ quest to achieve world domination. Ellen’s 2010 New Year’s resolution is for her show to be broadcast in as many countries as possible, and to demonstrate her global appeal, she has asked fans to take their photo with a cut-out of her face at different locations around the world. The Bucuti Cam, which takes photos of guests each morning to be posted online, captured some amusing images that have been shared with Ellen and her fans on the show’s Facebook page.

Cruise Visitors Can Plan ArubaWedding on ArubaByCruise.com

Category Cruise News     Date Friday, March 5th, 2010

Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino now offer cruise visitors an opportunity to have their wedding on Aruba’s world famous beaches while their ship is docked in the Port in Oranjestad.

Couples who visit our  www.ArubaByCruise.com site can get all the information they need about marriage requirements in Aruba. Aruba is the perfect wedding destination for couples and their guests when in port.

That is why the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority now offers cruise visitors the opportunity to link to the www.weddings.arubamarriott.com site. This site, exclusively designed to help couples plan their wedding, will allow couples to plan everything, from A-Z.

Together the …

Westin Aruba Resort Hosts Aruba’s Sixth Annual Wine, Food and Art Festival - June 3-5

Category Arts & Culture, Hotels     Date Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Three Day Festival Includes Art Exhibitions, Wine Tastings, Renowned Chefs and Continuous Entertainment

The Westin Aruba Resort will host its Sixth Annual Aruba Wine, Food & Art Festival from Thursday, June 3 – Saturday, June 5, 2010. This three-day festival will include live musical entertainment, art exhibitions, exceptionally elegant cuisine offered by renowned chefs, local and international liquor purveyors and wineries represented by six different countries. In addition, Aruba’s artist community will present the fourth annual exhibition, curated by Jan van Straaten of the Westin Aruba Art Gallery. The Daniel Aguirre Jazz Band will provide the musical entertainment. “The Westin Aruba Resort is delighted to host Aruba’s Wine, Food & Art Festival for the sixth year in a row,” said Richard …

Renovation and Beautification Plan for Oranjestad has Started

Category General News     Date Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The renovation and beatification plan of Oranjestad, the main street area and surroundings have started. The first phase is now ongoing with the main entrance to the main street closed down for construction work. The renovation and beautification plan is all part of “Bo Aruba” (Your Aruba) and comprises several different phases. The main street itself will be remodelled along with the water towers in Oranjestad and San Nicolas, the old John F. Kennedy School and the court house and several other buildings. The project is estimated to be finished in year and a half and will cost an estimated 100 million florins (US$55 million).

Skydive Aruba Offers New Thrilling Experience!

Category General News     Date Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

It is now possible to experience a new attraction in Aruba: Skydiving! Skydive Aruba is located right across the fisherman’s huts at Hadicurari and is owned and operated by Rick & Lisa Hornsby, who also own the second oldest drop zone in Florida. Jumps are made out of a Cessna plane by trained professionals, allowing you to see the beautiful southern Caribbean in a special way, soaring from 11,000 feet. The equipment features state of the art three-stage fail safe devices and if all else fails, a computer controlled system will deploy the chute. Tandem jumps only are available!

For more information please call (297) 735-0654 or 735-0654 or visit www.skydivearuba.com