Archive for August, 2009


Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament dines under the stars

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament dines under the stars
West Punt – Tierra del Sol Golf Course played host to the Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament serving a sizzling barbeque under the stars at the conclusion of the first day of competition. Golfers helped themselves to delicious fresh salads, chased by Lobster [...]


Aruba International Pro Am Golf Tournament enjoyed a weekend of activities

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

The 15th annual Aruba International Pro Am Golf Tournament took off on Friday with registration at the club house, the opportunity to play a few practice rounds, and a welcome reception.
Tierra del Sol’s head Golf Pro Oliver Riding, Golf Pro Adam Williamson and the support staff of the club house, including the Body & Soul [...]


Mulligan’s Golf Café’ Bar & Restaurant hosts the Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

The clubhouse at Divi Link, home of Mulligan’s Golf Café’ Bar & Restaurant hosted an international group of golf players and members of the press, for the welcome party for all the Aruba Pro-Am invited teams.
The party was organized by the representatives of the Aruba Tourism Authority and hosted by Divi’s Managing Director Alex Nieuwmeyer.
Mulligan’s [...]


Larimar Spa now features dedicated parking

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Larimar Spa at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa now features a dedicated parking lot so that patrons may park to the side of the spa building and walk right into its welcoming embrace without the need to cross the hotel lobby.
Patrons are guides by attractive signs, says Director of Spa Services Bruce [...]


Swedish Press Trip, enjoys Radisson Hospitality

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Five top journalists from Sweden graced the island with their presence this week. Magda Gadd, QX magazine, Emma Linden, Golfresan Magazine, Nadya Fridman & Leif Hansen, First Class Concierge Magazine and Oystein Gravdal, Kapital Reise Magazine were joined by the Aruba Tourism Authority Representative in Scandinavia Kevin Jansen, and escorted while here by the Aruba [...]


Boolchand’s & Tierra del Sol announce Heritage Cup Results

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Aruba’s first golf series concluded last Saturday as the last of the 5 week series of events for the 2009 Tierra del Sol Heritage Cup presented by Boolchand’s, came to a festive end.
Head Pro Oliver Riding and Ravee Boolchand had the distinct honor of awarding prizes to the winners at an informal award ceremony hosted [...]


Aruba International PRO-AM Golf Tournament unfolds August 19th to 24th

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

The Aruba Tourism Authority hosted an informal press conference at Tierra del Sol Golf Course to announce the 15th annual Aruba Pro-Am Golf Tournament coming this weekend.
Twenty-four teams will participate hailing from 10 countries with the USA, St. Thomas, Holland, Aruba, Curacao, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Argentina among them.
The international representatives of the [...]


Baby shower for Rachel & Elizair

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Eddy & Irene Pourier hosted a baby shower for Rachel & Elizair, who are having a baby — Eddy & Irene’s first grandchild.
Eddy who not long ago retired from the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa after 46 years, reports being excited about the new arrival.
Future grandma Irene made all the snacks and the entertainment [...]


Gloria & Chris are wed on Pure Beach

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Gloria and Chris Destombes, said “I do” on Saturday at a civil ceremony, followed by a beach blessing, at sunset, at Pure Beach, as they celebrated their multicultural union on Aruba.
Gloria is a longtime Aruba resident, a well-known bartender and waitress, originally from Colombia. Chris, an electrical engineer from Holland, came here last year on [...]


Golfers enjoy post-tournament happy hour

Monday, August 17th, 2009

A post golf-tournament happy hour unfolded at Amadeus Bar & Restaurant, in Tanki Leendert at the end of Aruba’s first Golf Series.
The series, played on June 6th, 13th, 27th, July 4th and August 15th, at Tierra del Sol Golf Course was titled the “Heritage Cup.” It was presented by Boolchand’s, in an individual Stableford format [...]