Official Travel News from Aruba

University of Aruba Students Participate in the AHATA Sponsored 10th Anniversary Coastal Zone Clean-up

General News Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Aruba’s pristine shoreline got a hefty helping hand in staying that way this past Saturday morning, November 12, when nearly 1000 volunteers took to the beaches for the 10th anniversary edition of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association Environmental Committee Coastal Zone Clean-up.

Keeping Aruba’s beaches clean is a 365-day-a-year job – the responsibility of everyone who enjoys Aruba’s premier natural resource. Fortunately, a number of island organizations stage clean-ups throughout the year, and the AHATA Environmental Coastal Zone Clean-up has grown to include a substantial number.

Paseo Herencia Honors Aruban Athletes from the Dutch National Baseball Team

Sports in Aruba Friday, November 11th, 2011

It was a very proud moment for Holland and Aruba when the Dutch National Team made baseball history in Panama in mid-October by winning the World Cup of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). It was the first time since 1938 that a European team had taken the title, wresting it from the powerhouse team of Cuba which had remained undefeated for the past 26 years.

Considered the top team in Europe and sixth in the world by the IBAF, the Netherlands Team boasts quite a few excellent players originating from Aruba and Curacao, where baseball is an exalted sport. Aruba has some excellent players in Little League, such as this year’s Caribbean Champions, Junior League-last year and this year’s Latin Regional Champions and Senior League which won the 2010 World Series and this year’s Latin Regional Championships.

Special Olympics Aruba National Games 2011 Begin Today

Sports in Aruba Friday, November 11th, 2011

Arturo Werleman, Director of the SVGA, the Foundation for the Mentally Challenged, and President of the Aruba Special Olympics Committee was joined by Karel Williams in announcing the commencement of 4 days of competitions beginning this evening at the Piedra Plat Entertainment Center with the ritual torch run and lighting at 6:00 PM.

A gala opening ceremony is planned, and the Aruba Special Olympics Committee urges all the community to come and cheer on their athletes who returned from the World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, earlier this year with several gold, silver and bronze medals.

Aruba in Style Final Fashion Show at Marriott H20asis Adult Pool

General News Thursday, November 10th, 2011

On Sunday, November 6, the final fashion show of the Aruba In Style weekend was held at Aruba Marriott’s brand new adult pool H20asis.

With only a few weeks left for the official opening of Marriott’s newest addition to its $50 million dollar enhancements, guests had its first preview of the brand new adult pool H20asis last Sunday.

As one of Aruba In Style’s fashion events, Marriott’s outdoor pool was transformed into a tropical chic runway to present beautiful swimwear by Aqua di Lara and glamorous eye wear by Kok Optica featuring Emilio Pucci and Porshe. International fashion designers, celebrities, press and guests were present for this exclusive event and showed enthusiasm about the new adult’s only pool.

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Recognized In Highly-Regarded Condé Nast Traveler: 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards

Hotels Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts has been voted one of the “Top Resorts in the Caribbean” in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler: 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. Regarded as one of the most trusted sources of travel advice globally, the Readers’ Choice Awards polls all Condé Nast Traveler readers to determine the top resorts in the world and stands as the apex of excellence in travel. This year more than 8 million votes were cast in the survey reflecting the combined opinions of 28,876 Condé Nast Traveler readers rating the hotels, cities, and islands they visited in the past year.

“We are truly honored to be included in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards as it results directly from our valued guests,” said owner of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Ewald Biemans. “We strive to create memorable experiences for each of our guests here at Bucuti and being recognized in this way is validation and encouragement for our hard-working staff”.

Celebrity Designers and Glittering Events at ARUBA IN STYLE Fashion Week

General News Monday, November 7th, 2011

ARUBA IN STYLE offered the opportunity for vacationing fashionistas to not only the savor the island’s beautiful beaches but to enjoy the glamour of fashion week runways and the opportunity to meet an international coterie of celebrity designers at the various social events.

Saturday’s events truly conveyed the international flavor of Fashion Week, opening with the Dutch Designers Marga Weimans, Mattijs van Bergen, Edwin Oudshoorn, Anne Bosman, Linda de Jong and Sanne Schepers. Brazilian designer Marcelo Quadros created a collection especially for the AIS, showcasing soft feminine resort wear and “the colors of the tropics.” This was followed by “A Special Occasion with Kathy Hilton” at sunset in the Fiesta Garden of the Renaissance Convention Center, where the American designer revealed her cocktail dresses and formal gowns.

Tracy and Brad say YES, on the Beautiful Island of Aruba

Lifestyle Monday, November 7th, 2011

For Traci Whitenack and Brad Camelleri, a destination wedding on Aruba was the perfect beautiful stress-free event to begin a lifetime of everlasting happiness.

November 1, 2011 was the special day for Traci Whitenack and Brad Camilleri, professing their love for each other on this beautiful island. Residing in Rocky Point, Long Island, New York, Brad is the tournament director and aspiring golf professional at a golf facility in New York and Traci is a Master Stylist. The couple selected the island of Aruba for their wedding nuptials simply because of its unparalleled beauty. They feel that there is no place in the world that has more beauty or peace, and they felt this would be an excellent start of their lives together.

Calvin Maduro “Home Run Derby” Coming to Aruba

Sports in Aruba Monday, November 7th, 2011

In celebration of his 20 years of playing with the major leagues, Aruban Calvin Maduro and his iCare Foundation will be hosting A Homerun Derby of Celebrity Softball at Joe Laveist Sport Park in San Nicolas on Saturday, November 26, with proceeds from the events to be donated to local worthwhile causes. Minister of Public Health and Sport, Richard Visser, was present for the announcement to demonstrate his enthusiasm for the project. The location for ticket sales has yet to be announced.

One of the event’s esteemed sponsors, Holiday Inn, will provide lodging for the Major League baseball luminaries participating in the fundraising softball games. Major League players can only play baseball for their teams, so exhibition games will be softball. Players confirming they will be on Aruba to participate are: Andruw Jones, Hensley Meulens, Roger Bernadina, Bobby Abreu, Andres Gallaraga, Omar Infante, Vladimir Guerrero, Pablo Sandoval, and Miguel Cabrera.

Marriott Celebrates Global Customer Appreciation Week – Sales Team Thanks Its Loyal Customers

Hotels Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

In the week of October 24 – 28 the Sales & Marketing department of the Aruba Marriott Resort celebrated their annual global customer appreciation week. Celebrated worldwide by Marriott, sales teams take the time to thank their loyal customers.

Senior sales manager Chela de Lannoy devoted her time to visit several local companies and thanked them for their support. With this years theme “Find your World” in mind, the Sales team chose the Far East, as it is the worlds largest growing market. Large fortune cookies and lucky bamboo plants were given to the resort’s clients to wish them good fortune for the future. Sales manager Roosje Jacobs invited the hotel’s top producer for Latin America to stay the weekend at the resort. Director of sales & marketing Antoinette van den Berg and sales coordinator Abigail van der Linden conducted sales calls and scheduled meetings thanking clients for their business.

HRH Prince of Orange Shares an Affectionate Farewell Embrace with Prime Minister Eman

General News Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Aruba can be congratulated for a very successful Royal visit. After two days of entertaining activities, Royal Guests, HRM Queen Beatrix, HRH Prince of Orange and spouse HRH Prince Maxima of the Netherlands, boarded their plane to continue with their itinerary. Present at the airport to say farewell were Aruba Governor Fredis Refunjol, Prime Minister Mike Eman and other dignitaries.