Hotels

Celebrating 25 Dedicated Years of Service at the Radisson

Category Hotels     Date Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa hosted a gala, black-tie evening just recently in celebration of the resort’s colleagues, concluding 25 years of uninterrupted service.

The evening included an Anniversary Celebration, an award-presentation to the Colleague, Supervisor and Manager of the Year, a three-course lobster and steak dinner, festive dessert and dance music with Tsunami.

Attended by the resort’s managers and department heads who mingled and welcomed their peers, the evening was a much enjoyed success, as colleagues celebrating silver anniversaries were escorted by family members, who also got to share their moment of glory and appreciation.

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Westin Guests Enjoy Super Bowl 56

Category Hotels     Date Monday, February 6th, 2012

Whether you are a Giants fan, Patriots fan, or just enjoy a good game, Super Bowl 56 did not disappoint! Guests at the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba enjoyed watching all the action from various venues at the resort. The chic lobby bar, the al fresco Sirocco Lounge, and the dynamic Palm Beach Casino were filled with guests enjoying tasty munchies and cocktails as they watched one of the most exciting Super Bowl games ever, keeping all on the edge of their seats until the last seconds ticked down leaving the New York Giants victorious. (more…)

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa Honored Their Employees of the Year 2011

Category Hotels     Date Monday, January 30th, 2012

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa recognized five of its employees for their outstanding contributions and performance during an employee recognition awards ceremony held on December 20th, 2011.

Theo Poiesz food & beverage purchaser was honored as the Manager of the Year and Richard Ferrrero of the maintenance department was elected as the Supervisor of the Year.

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Westin’s Super Bowl Party is back!

Category Happenings, Hotels     Date Monday, January 30th, 2012

The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba is hosting their annual Super Bowl party—island style! Enjoy the Super Bowl al freso under the resort’s poolside Sea Breeze canopy, with multiple flat screens to view the big game.

Entrance is only $5, and includes a raffle ticket for prizes including dinner for two at the resort’s Baci Risortante. There will be specials on food and drinks all evening, including $8 burgers and dogs. Chicken wings and the Super Bowl go hand-in-hand, and the spicy wing eating contest should be extra entertaining!

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Divi Village is Proud to Show Off Its New Lobby – Alhambra Mall Soon to Open

Category Hotels     Date Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Divi Village opened its new lobby without much fanfare, but with great pride. The spacious new facility was also designed to serve guests checking into the Divi Links Residences and the Dutch Village. With tall ceilings, large fans, natural wood beams, rough-cut stone walls, and open windows and doors, the lobby allows the tropical exterior to become an integral part of the structure. While the center stage is occupied by a user-friendly front desk, the right wing is dedicated to timeshare sales and the left wing to a sunken lobby bar with comfortable seating and an upstairs round lounge hanging just below the tree tops, overlooking the sunsets on the beach and the 9th hole lagoon.

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A Glittering New Year’s Eve Gala Held at Westin

Category Hotels     Date Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Guests of the Westin didn’t have to search the island for just the right New Year’s Eve party-they had several packages to choose from right at their doorstep. Westin’s culinary, restaurant, and banquet teams orchestrated a variety of options to suit everyone.

In the resort’s flagship restaurant, Pago Pago, a special multi-course dinner was offered, where guests could leisurely dine in a casual yet sophisticated environment.

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Westin Sets The Stage for “Power Couple” Wedding

Category Hotels, Lifestyle     Date Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Recently, the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba was the host resort for the nuptials and surrounding festivities for Miami-based couple Nick Sarnicola and Ashley Riggs. The bride and groom are part of Compass Productions’ reality/documentary web TV show called “Power Couples” which features couples that fall into the top 1% of wage earners in the U.S., and who also happen to be madly in love!

Nick and Ashley’s fairytale wedding was held here in Aruba on 11-11-11 (a popular wedding date worldwide) and documented for the reality show. The couple chose Westin, one of the top destination wedding and event resorts in the Caribbean.

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Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa Announces 2012 Yoga Vacation Schedule

Category Hotels     Date Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

The intimate Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa renowned for its yoga vacations & retreats overlooking Aruba’s widest beach presents a full schedule for 2012. Manchebo Yoga Vacations are hosted by the resort’s yoga instructor Rachel Brathen and complimented by a host of visiting teachers from all over the world. The 2012 schedule is available on the resort’s web site.

Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa hosts a perfect vacation where wellness and relaxation come together. Start your morning with yoga on a breathtaking beach, have a healthy breakfast and relax in the Caribbean sun with your feet in the sand. Continue exploring the island with one of our exciting tours and finish your day watching the lovely sunset during your evening yoga session.

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Celebrate 2012 at Marriott’s “Blue Moon New Years Eve” Party

Category Happenings, Hotels     Date Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Spectacular Firework Show at Midnight and Tsunami Band!

On December 31st, 2011, everyone is invited to open the New Year at the Aruba Marriott’s Blue Moon New Years Eve party at Tradewinds Beach. The festivities start at 10:00 pm until 1:00 am with a magnificent firework show at midnight and live entertainment provided by popular Aruban band Tsunami.

It has become a tradition to open the New Year out on the beach at the Marriott for guests and locals. A promising light show is provided by Elite Productions, decorations by Every Events & Flortiek by Wilson and cash bars are available offering premium liquors and champagnes.

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Tropical Honeymoons Featured at the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa on Aruba

Category Hotels     Date Thursday, December 1st, 2011

With the introduction of new tropical features to the resort’s popular Honeymoon Package the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa located on Aruba’s widest beach made honeymooning on Aruba even more romantic. Chocolate covered strawberries now await newlyweds upon arrival in their room served with a bottle of chilled champagne. Another new feature is the romantic dinner for two under the stars where our chef presents a tropical dinner menu which is all about love.

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