The Aruba resort and Casino at the Eagle Beach recently announced its affiliation with Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services. “We are delighted to partner with Interval International because of its outstanding programs and services that are renown in the industry. The ability to exchange into Interval’s high quality worldwide network of resorts significantly enhances our owners’ vacation flexibility as well as their ownership value propositions” said Farzin Ferdosi, managing director of the Aruban Resort & Casino. For more information please call: (297) 587-9000 or visit www.thearuban.com.

Brickell Bay Beach Club has recently completed the remodeling of their lobby area, the Bistro and the reception area to improve the guests’ check-in experience. Brickell Bay is also renovating 16 guestrooms which are scheduled to be completed late July 2008. Brickell Bay will also include an Intermezzo Spa which is scheduled to be completed in June 2008. Total cost of renovation is close to $750.000. For more information please call Brickell Bay Beach Club at (297) 586-0900 or visit www.brickellbayaruba.com.

Both the Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive resorts are offering three new packages to suite vacationers with their ideas of their perfect island vacations. Vacationers have now the ability to choose from Golf getaways, honeymoon packages and family packages. For more information on the specific packages and what they include please call: (297) 582-4150 or visit www.diviaruba.com or www.tamarijnaruba.com.

The Aruba Marriott Resort started phase 2 of their renovations. The remaining North Tower rooms will be renovated and completed in addition to the expansion and redesigning of the La Vista Restaurant.  The renovations will have little effect on the guest’s experience. La Vista restaurant is closed for a complete transformation, adding additional seating capacity and e new look and feel inline with the remainder of the resort. The North Tower enhancements will include turning the 8th floor of the resort in to Trade winds Club. This hotel within a hotel initiative, set to open September 2008, introduces a boutique hotel in a resort setting that provides for personalized service and exclusive amenities. The Marriott Resort has now become 100% smoke-free with the exception of the Casino. Guests will only be permitted to smoke in the open air restaurant, lounges, balconies and Casino. For more information please contact Marriott at (297) 586-9000 or visit www.arubaplayground.com.
Marriott now also offers Salsa Night every Saturday at the Lobby bar. Enjoy free salsa workshop with Pachanga, Aruba’s Champion salsa performers, starting at 9.00pm till 10.00pm.

Del Rey Apartments complex, consisting of 12 spacious one and two fully equipped and furnished bedroom apartments, opened its doors at Kamay 19-A, located conveniently close to Aruba’s great beaches. Del Rey has partnered with Moomba Beach Bar & Restaurant, providing Del Rey guests with beach lounges and discounts. For more information please call (297) 586-3309 or (297) 593-4501 or visit www.delreyaruba.com.