Archive for January, 2010


Shoebox NY opens at Palm Beach Plaza

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Shoebox NY at Palm Beach Plaza is every woman’s best friend, offering many of the biggest names in high-fashion footwear: Stuart Weitzman, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dolce Vita, Donna Karan, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Sergio Rossi, and Jimmy Choo.  Making it a policy to constantly update its stock, Shoebox NY promises a fresh [...]


Special Report from the Red Cross Aruba

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

This report written by Greg Peterson, outlines a very swift and well coordinated humanitarian action between Red Cross Aruba, the Dutch Marines, the Government of Aruba, Horacio Oduber hospital of Aruba, members of the business community and the Ports Authority of Aruba.
The Dutch Marine ship Hr. Ms. Pelikaan was dispatched to Haiti on a [...]


Chris Fun presents his Solus 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon at Papiamento

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Submitted by Heleen Bongers
The verdict: superb!
Chris Fun presents his Solus 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon at Papiamento
Pharmacist Chris Fun is the first Aruban to have his own private wine label. Brightly colored, with the sun and sea playing starring roles, the label on his bottles breathes the essence of this island. His wines are called Solus. Last [...]


Gary Jutz Passed Away

Friday, January 15th, 2010

The former general manager of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa  passes away. The following is a letter received this morning from his wife Patricia, and kids Deborah, and Jason Jutz.
“Early this morning the world lost a very special man when Gary succumbed to the complications of colon cancer. He died at our home [...]


Silpada Design Canada enjoys fun under the stars on Renaissance Private Island

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Silpada Designs Canada, specializing in fine Sterling jewelry, booked a five day incentive trip to Aruba, visiting the island and the Renaissance Aruba Resort the 3rd time in a row, since 2007. The VIP group members enjoyed a full schedule of island activities, and a Carnival themed Farewell Banquet on Renaissance Private Island. [...]


Riba Bao at Kokomos

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Carnival fever was raging at Kokomos on Thursday evening when the ATV transmission truck pulled up into the parking lot, delivering a film crew and Aruba’s Carnival King, radio personality Ruben Garcia, the motor behind the station’s popular Carnival program, Riba Bao.
As Kokomo’s owner Andrew Schouten signed up with ATV for the carnival show Riba [...]


Aqua Windie’s, Your New Year’s Resolution Starts Here

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Tucked away on Eagle Beach is Aqua Windie’s, the almost new Swim Center across Horacio Oduber Hospital which represents the life-long dream of Windie and Rene Oude Avenhuis.
In December 2007, Windie & Rene opened their fully-stocked Sport Shop, then they inaugurated their tremendous salt water, half Olympic size pool in August of 2008.
The Swim [...]


La Chinata is bursting with Flavors

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

The just-opened La Chinata boutique at the Palm Beach Plaza boasts a premium line of products based on the highest-quality olive oil from Spain.  Specialty food items include a wide variety of gourmet olive oils, chocolates, olive pates, pestos, and flavored sea salts. La Chinata’s unique line of body-care products draws on the antioxidant properties of [...]


Soft Opening Milano Restaurant & Lounge, South Beach Centre

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Milano Restaurant & Lounge at South Beach Centre, is gearing up for opening. Last week the trendy indoor and outdoor eatery inaugurated its comfortable lounge and Chef Ricky Croes is preparing to open the kitchen as early as next week.
With influences spanning the Caribbean Islands, Milano Restaurant & Lounge culinary team will put a [...]


NAUTICA is NOW OPEN at PALM BEACH PLAZA

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Nautica, a modern American classic apparel store is now open in Aruba at the Palm Beach Plaza! Nautica offers quality, design and value while capturing the essence of an active, adventurous and spirited lifestyle.
Friday, the 8th of January was the grand opening event un Aruba´s newest shopping center. It was shareholder Mr. Gregorio Alvarez´s son [...]