In 2005 Marian Abath started with lampworking (melting glass behind a torch). Now, in 2008, she runs a well equipped glass studio together with her husband Ciro Abath with weekly workshops with only last year over a 100 participants.

Marian has developed her style and this will show from this new exhibition.

Working behind the flame is a way of meditation, a way of stopping the world from running too fast. With glass you work faster when working slow. The melting process and the caracteristiques of the material are a unique way to express oneself.  In this exhibition discarded glass found in the cunucu is used as well as colorful Moretti Glass from Italy, …

The website of Aruba Airport Authority N.V., www.airportaruba.com, has received its 1 millionth visitor! A large part of this high number is related to people that use the airport as passengers or meeters and greeters and wish to check online if their, flights are on time or have a slight delay.

Besides the flight information that is updated constantly, one can obtain general information about the airport, information on the current security regulations, information on the restaurants and shops available at the airport, vacancies and tender information.

Many local students also use the website to accumulate valuable information on Queen Beatrix International Airport for use in various school projects.

Up until now, the daily flight schedule displayed only information on the flights of …

Indianapolis’ Lodge Design was recently awarded two of only 20 Gold Rings at the Brass Ring Awards Show for the web site and packaging it developed for Aruba Aloe’s Island Remedy collection.

“The AdClub’s annual awards competition recognizes the best and brightest in advertising and design excellence in Indiana,” said AdClub President John Scofield.

Working closely with the Aruba Aloe team, Lodge Design studied the growing marketplace and identified an opportunity to leverage the history and tradition of this earthy island product. It was a story no one else in the industry could tell.

“With its rich island history and unique healing properties, the Island Remedy brand was a natural evolution for the already successful Aruba …

Latin Superstar Gloria Estefan and Rock Legends REO Speedwagon Headline Seventh Annual Musical Celebration October 10 - 11, 2008

This summer the white-sand shores of Aruba are getting even hotter as the island paradise is getting ready to host the Seventh Annual Aruba Music Festival, featuring arena rock legends, REO Speedwagon (October 10) and Grammy Award-winning queen of Latin music, Gloria Estefan (October 11).  Sand, sun and music lovers will revel is this two-day festival that promises to enhance an already perfect island getaway.  Aruba’s visitors will get the opportunity to dance to the incredible rhythms and beats of Estefan’s infectious Latin grooves as well as enjoy rocking out to the iconic anthems of REO Speedwagon, all the while savoring Aruba’s …

The Aruba Aloe Products design team, Lodge Design, recently won two Gold Rings at the Brass Ring Awards Show for the website and packaging it developed for Aruba Aloe’s Island Remedy collection. “The AdClub’s annual awards competition recognizes the brightest in advertising and design excellence in Indiana” said Ad Club President John Scofield. Working closely with the Aruba Aloe team, Lodge Design studied the growing marketplace and identified an opportunity to leverage the history and tradition of this earthy product. For more information please visit www.arubaaloe.com or call (297) 588-3222.

Señor Frogs Restaurant & Bar now offers a great variety of themed events & nights such as the Mexican Night every Wednesday at 6:00pm. $40 per person will get you transportation from hotel to Sr. Frogs back to hotel, a 4 course dinner with live Mariachi show, a welcome shot, an 18 oz Yard of Margarita and $2 XX beer all night.  Thursday is “Downtown Shopping Tour” day from 9:00am till 2:00pm where participants will be able to get 15%-20% discount at over 95 different stores. Lunch, fiesta and transportation are included for the price of $25 per person. For reservations call (297) 582-0355 or (297) 582-0390 or visit www.senorfrogsaruba.com.

La Terraza Restaurant Café located at the marina Mall …

TomCar Excursions is Aruba’s newest activity which was built to bring the adventure of off-roading to everyone. You can choose to visit the Natural Pool, the Baby beach or the North Coast with ease. Each TomCar has the following the safety features: Roll cage and frame welded as one single unit, four-point, racing-type safety belts, high all around ground clearance and 4-wheel independent suspension. Private tours are available upon request and must be a minimum of 8 people; prices vary based upon routes chosen. For reservations please call(297) 585-0027 or (297) 734-1065 or email info@arubaoffroad.com.

AruAnti Art Expo 2008 is a project consisting of an exhibition of 30 paintings from Aruban artists Elvis Tromp and Edmond Tujeehut (who are planning on organizing it annually) and will take place on Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. The schedule of the exhibition, which is already in progress started on Curacao at the Curacao Museum in April with the next stop being Bonaire at the Kas di Arte from May to June. The expo will be in Aruba at the Cas di Cultura in September. “The main objective of this project is to present images by means of paintings which will emphasize the commonality between the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba” expressed Tromp and Tujeehut.

Currently on display is the duo Exposition: …