Archive for March, 2009


Travel professionals Getting to Know Aruba

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The island of Aruba is reaching out to European countries in an effort to attract more vacationing visitors. Under the leadership of Humphrey Vrolijk and Glennie Tromp of the Aruba Tourism Authority in Europe, a group of Italian travel professionals visited the island recently, and the two officials report that more familiarization trips [...]


Cultural Friends of Aruba

Monday, March 30th, 2009

To celebrate the conclusion of Cultural Month 09, the Aruba Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association hosted a rich and diverse program at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, on the active pool deck. Sodo & Cuero, a small unplugged band performed the Tambu, on the Aruban Djembe, a [...]


Bestial Fun Run & Dogwalk a great success

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Shohaira Barnes da Silva of Bestial TV, www.bestialtv.com, managed to get 625 walkers and runners, with over 300 dogs, both mutts and pedigrees, out into the street for a fun run and dog walk on Sunday afternoon.
The Bestial Fun Run & Dogwalk, took the parade of four legged friends and their two-legged masters for a [...]


Kiwanis Install New Members

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

The board of the Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach Aruba installed four new members at a business and installation meeting held at Casa Tua Barcelona Restaurant, in the heart of Oranjestad.
President Rossi Marchena, President Elect Patrick Melchiors, Vice President Giovanni Kelly, Secretary Omar de Souza, Treasurer Raymond Habibe and Past president Lino Quant, joined directors [...]


Sweet Steel Pan Music: Two great new music CDs by Nico Connor

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Gospel Affirmations &  Crioyo are two fresh music compilations by Nico Connor on steel pans, proving again that when steel talks everybody listens. The sound is in possession of a charming universal appeal and an endearing everlasting quality which transcends electronics, shifting tastes, and trendy genres.
Crioyo, captures the sound of the island with a selection [...]


Professional Pest Control Rewards Outstanding Employees

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Professional Pest Control recently introduced the “Master Technician” certification training and invited all of its service technicians to take on the challenge.
Reginald Albertus was the first to step up to the plate and in less than two weeks completed three courses successfully, finishing them with the high average score of 86%. In total he [...]


Hector Espinoza named new Executive Chef for Radisson

Friday, March 27th, 2009

The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa recently announced that Hector Espinoza will be overseeing all culinary operations for the resort as the new executive chef.
This promotion was a long time coming for the veteran chef who has dedicated nearly 13 years of service as executive sous chef for the property.  [...]


Kiwanis enjoy business mixed with pleasure at Casa Tua Barcelona

Friday, March 27th, 2009

The Kiwanis Club Of Palm Beach held a business and installation meeting at Casa Tua Barcelona, taking care of business over great cuisine.
The evening began with the singing of the national anthem of Aruba and took off with a traditional invocation and the introduction of guests.
As the club installed four new members, they received their [...]


The Upcoming Easter Holiday Delivers Relaxation Opportunities

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Body & Sol Spa released a number of specials designed to make the Easter holidays in Aruba even more enjoyable and relaxing.
Spa Manager Orly Valor reports that the stylish and elegantly appointed Body & Soul Spa is offering Swedish Massage at $70; Manicure-Pedicure at $ 65; European Facials at $70; Short hair blow-dry at $35 [...]


Another shipment of innovative home designs arrives at EQ3 Furniture + Accents in Salinja Cerca

Friday, March 27th, 2009

The EQ3 team has been eagerly awaiting its 2nd shipment of furniture and home accents since opening its doors in December last year.
Over the fast few months that modern large store has been visited by many local residents and visitors in the process of purchasing homes and condos.
This week, new inventory and many custom-ordered pieces [...]