Archive for October, 2010


A Celebration in Honor of Maikel Ras, Manager of the Year

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Maikel Ras, Director of Information and Technology for the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa has just recently won the ultimate recognition when he was named recipient of the Shoco Award, as Manager of the Year. The national recognition is bestowed by The Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association, representing the highest island-wide Award of Excellence.
General [...]


Divi Timeshare Sales and Marketing Teams Enjoy a Fruitful Business Meeting

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Staff members of Divi Timeshare Sales & Marketing divisions for both Divi Links, and Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, from Marketing to Administration convened for a general meeting under the leadership of Paula Smith, the Island’s Director of Sales & Marketing, who was nicely supported by the executive team consisting of Mina Roberts, Christy Garrido, [...]


Island Extravaganza is proud to introduce its first weekly winner of Awg 1,000

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

On Friday evening, Bienvenido Sambo, a card-holder for the Crystal & Seaport casinos, became the first lucky winner of the Renaissance Island Extravaganza, weekly cash raffle.
Bienvenido reports he accumulated points with his card having enjoyed a little gaming action at the casino. He received the lucky coupon for his first 25 points!
Island visitors and locals [...]


The Culinary Team of Celebrity Millennium Visits El Gaucho

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

GTS Millennium the flagship of the Millennium Class of cruise ships, operated by Celebrity Cruises visited the port of Oranjestad this week. While docked ashore the entire culinary brigade including the executive chef, the director of food and beverage and his corporate counterpart, stopped at El Gaucho for a delicious meal.
It’s already a tradition, says [...]


PwC Offers a Practical Tax Seminar

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

With the goal of offering peace of mind in a changing world, PwC is organizing a hands-on tax seminar on the fiscal impact of the new constitutional structure for the ABC islands. The Dutch language seminar will take place at the Hyatt Regency on October 28th, 2010, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm followed by [...]


Crystal and Seaport Casinos, where players win and winners play.

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Located in beautiful downtown Oranjestad, the Crystal Casino and Seaport Casino cordially welcome guests to partake in an exciting gaming experience distinct from all others on the Island.  Right away, our Free Play Cash Card sets us apart from our competitors.  Offered exclusively at Crystal and Seaport Casinos, the card grants each guest $5 worth [...]


Garufa Offered a Black and White Bar at Flora Market

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Flora Market hosted its annual seasonal party this past weekend, debuting the Christmas décor themes and colors with dozens of guests admiring the always-fantastic, contemporary display of decorations, over a Black & White bar offered by Garufa Ultra Lounge.
The friendly bar crew delivered champagne and Black & White shots, combined with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres catered [...]


Dream beach wedding for Hardik & Palak

Monday, October 18th, 2010

The Bhagat and Surti Families, from Chicago, celebrated the nuptials of Hardik and Palak this past weekend at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, surrounded by 250 family members and friends.
The festivities included a luncheon party at the Sunset Grill Restaurant, a tropical Henna Night, a Penthouse Reception, a traditional ceremonial wedding right on [...]


Tierra del Sol concludes Cas Animal Golf Tournament with awards

Monday, October 18th, 2010

The not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the welfare of all animals especially stray street dogs, received an Awg 10.000 donation, collected during a charity golf tournament at Tierra del Sol.
Kiki Arndt, the motor behind Animal Ambulance & fundacion Cas Animal expressed her gratitude to the generous sponsors who made the event a total success.
The sponsors included: [...]


Oreo Heats Up Garufa

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Claudius Philips and his Oreo Band infected party-goers with Saturday Night Fever at Garufa Ultra Lounge, on Saturday night.
Lounge Manager David Garcia reports that the party was enjoyed by all and that visitors and locals may also look forward to the BEST Halloween Party on Saturday, October 30th, 2010, when a SPOOKTACULAR  Halloween night is [...]