The International Friends of Aruba monthly book club had the rare and delightful occasion of hosting author and IFA member Daniel Putkowski at the home of Rick and Mashelle Zeolla. Daniel and his wife Heather joined the well attended evening to share the inside story behind Dan’s recently published novel An Island Away. In addition, [...]
The International Friends of Aruba skipped golfing and went straight to the clubhouse for their monthly Happy Hour, appropriately hosted by Mulligan’s Golf Café and Bar at Divi Links.
Members bypassed all semblance of golf and took to the bar for their choice of beverage to accompany Mulligan’s select appetizers. Incoming President Clare Barrow welcomed new [...]
Robert Gandelman and his talented, dynamic crew opened the jewel in the crown, an intimate, beautifully designed boutique in the lobby of the Marriott Aruba Resort, the fifth such store in the Gandelman Jewelers chain of charming establishments, also responsible for the lovely Rolex, Cartier, David Yurman & Bulgari boutiques.
Joining Robert in welcoming well wishers, [...]
The creative culinary team of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa served turkey on Thanksgiving Day in a variety of settings, barefoot on the beach, at the elegant Sunset Grille and family-style at Laguna Restaurant.
Pictured here American families celebrating Thanksgiving on Aruba in a multi-generational feast at the Radisson.
Morgan’s Island, Aruba’s brand new water park is getting ready to open early December, offering full days of wet family fun. The 26,000 m2 park is managed by Antonio Galli, on behalf of Impact Holdings NV directors, investors Sergio Gallero and Sami Sheero who have been working on the novel and exciting concept for the [...]
Friday Night is Party Night, at least it was for the International Friends of Aruba who held their Dinner Club at Cuba’s Cookin last week. Members enjoyed a full meal and downed a few drinks (including a number of Cuba’s Cookin’s fabled mojitos) all accompanied by live music from Yessie and Ramon.
IFA holds a Dinner [...]
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Director of Finance Bob Curtis proved that perseverance pays, as he continued to play at Divi Links hoping that one day his ball would fly directly from the tee into the cup, in just one shot, AGAIN. Not bad for an amateur player, making TWO holes-in-one in friendly games with buddies Hotelier Scott Derrickson and [...]
The much-anticipated monthly golf tournament delivered a 9 hole tournament and Sunday champagne brunch at Windows on Aruba, starring the Divi Links ladies.
They teed off at 9 a.m. and convened for a leisurely brunch and a congenial award presentation around noon.
Vivienne Teunissen and Annie van Schaick won first place, while Toeki Creutzberg and Angela Yanez [...]
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Doug Kuhn, Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Resident Manager reports that his resort supports the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association “Sponsor a Mile” program, keeping the sides of the highway and the areas leading to his resort, litter free.
General Manager Astrid Muller adds that every third Wednesday of the month, the Phoenix crew ventures out [...]
Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2008 arrived at Matilde’s Restaurant by horse and carriage. The first bottle was uncorked by town’s bon vivant Hans Jansen who was assisted by Rick Zeolla, Vice President Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino and Jorge Curiel, Sales & Marketing Manager for Wines, Beer & Mineral Water, Aruba Trading Company.
Deemed young, fresh [...]