Archive for November, 2010


Dr Robert Ray Visits Aruba as Guest of Okeanos Spa

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Empowering women to spread their wings and fulfill their promise, Dr Robert Ray conducted a lifestyle seminar on the island, as part of the first annual Women’s Expo Show this past weekend.
As a guest of the Renaissance Marina Hotel, Dr Ray enjoyed the penthouse accommodations rating his room and hotel amenities as best in the [...]


Okeanos Spa Introduces New Products and Treatments

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Okeanos Spa was among exhibitors at this weekend’s Women’s Expo Show, at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, Grand Caribbean Ballroom.
Spa Manager Karin Cofino reports that her estheticians presented KeraGreen products for hair restoration, for the first time in Aruba.
The KeraGreen label presents a brand new keration and protein system delivering consistent impressive results [...]


The halls are decked at the Renaissance Mall

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

The Renaissance Mall is proud to show off its contemporary Christmas decorations, with a large fully lit Christmas tree as the focal point of attention.
The mall in the heart of town enjoyed much foot-traffic in November as the Island Extravaganza unfolded, and is now gearing up to even more activity during extended opening store hours, [...]


Get ready, for the Christmas Blackjack Tournament at Cool Casino

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Slated for Sunday December 26th at 5:30pm, the Christmas Blackjack Tournament at Cool Casino will be the highlight of this year’s holiday fun, a time to compete for a share of the generous $10,000 cash purse.
The Christmas Blackjack Tournament will take Cool Casino over with the excitement of players competing against other players instead of [...]


Pilgrims at La Cabana, celebrating Thanksgiving

Monday, November 29th, 2010

There were no Indians present at La Cabana’s Thanksgiving feast but the Pilgrims were there, dressed in true 17th century fashion, inspired by their Dutch and British roots.
The custom of an annually celebrated thanksgiving, held after the harvest, started in 1621 and continued through the years in the Americas. During the American Revolution in the [...]


We’re closed for just one day

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

On Monday, November 29, Amazonia Churrascaria will be closed for just one day. The restaurant will be installing a new salad bar, for the comfort and convenience of its guests. The work will be done that same day, and the restaurant will be open on Tuesday, November 30th for business as usual.
Amazonia Churrascaria features a [...]


Distinguished Visitors Michael Marsh and Jeff Pinkerton

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

An informal ceremony at the Aruba Tourism Authority headquarters in Oranjestad honored Michael Marsh and Jeff Pinkerton as Distinguished Visitors.
Michael & Jeff, both from Holland, Ohio, have been coming to the island for the past 12 years, always around Thanksgiving week, and staying each year at a different hotel property.  While in Aruba they enjoy [...]


The Women’s Expo Show attracts a festive crowd

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

The weekend was busy at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, Grand Caribbean Ballroom, as the Women’s Expo Show unfolded with fashion shows, celebrity appearances, presentations, demonstrations, conferences, free samples, prizes and giveaways, charity drives and beauty makeovers. Conceived by Diana and Danny Biemans the activity attracted a great number of women who came [...]


Renewal of Wedding Vows brings Jean and Walter Back to Aruba

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Jean & Walter Kazmierczak met in Brooklyn, New York, in 1955.  They dated for 5 years before Walter finally proposed to Jean in 1959. They were married a year later, and went to Aruba on their honeymoon, staying at a just-opened hotel on Palm Beach (Editor’s note:  We suspect it was the Radisson, then called [...]


La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club Celebrates Special Anniversaries

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

A festive gathering at the conference room of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club paid tribute to long-time associates completing their 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th anniversary at the resort.
The highlight of the afternoon was a special moment in which the associates celebrating their 20th anniversary were recognized. These associates were the first ones to [...]