Archive for October, 2011


El Gaucho Argentine Grill Explores the Wines of Bodega Catena Zapata

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Blessed by favorable terroirs and high altitudes Bodega Catena Zapata in Argentina boasts skillfully blended components, allowing this new world winery to create the most balanced  and expressive wines.
Under the slogan ”Grab Life by the Grapes,” the Arion Wine Company and El Gaucho Argentine Grill came together to present a delightful menu, perfectly paired with [...]


La Cabana Beach And Racquet Club Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Week

Monday, October 24th, 2011

La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club joined local companies and individuals supporting Pink Ribbon Week activities. The Pink Ribbons sold at the resort earned Awg 475 which were presented in a form of a donation to the Mary Joan Breast Cancer Support Group.
Two spokespersons from the Mary Joan Breast Cancer Support Group shared an informative [...]


Garufa Ultra Lounge Opening on Wednesday Following a Refresh

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The Island’s favorite cocktail lounge is reopening Wednesday following a few weeks of refresh, offering patrons an updated presentation and décor, with the same popular spirit of service and hospitality.
Halloween weekend will be especially festive at Garufa Ultra Lounge as management, with Antoine Britten at the helm, announced the grand opening on October 29th, cordially [...]


Andrew Miranda Loves Cool Casino

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

With all the excitement over the new Rio Sunset Slot Machines, just recently installed at Cool Casino, Andrew Miranda decided to equally divide his time between his new favorites and his old favorites. He was not surprised when he landed a $3,024.60 jackpot, he could feel it coming, he says.
Marian Erasmus, of the marketing department [...]


New Horizons a new music CD by Ivan Jansen and friends launched at the Divi

Friday, October 21st, 2011

The Aruba International Arts Foundation proudly launched a new CD production by renowned Aruban guitarist Ivan Jansen at the Divi Beach Resort. The elegant reception was offered under the stars, by the Divi’s Managing Director Alex Nieuwmeyer.
The fresh-off-the-press CD, titled HORIZONTE NOBO contains Jazz inspirations of Aruban music. The project is a Boston-Aruba collaboration with [...]


New Rio Sunset Slots at Cool Casino

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Cool Casino at the Riu Palace just receive delivery of  fifteen new Rio Sunset slot machine manufactured by Ainsworth, which is a global provider to gaming markets with an outstanding range of gaming technology and game combination software.
The new Rio Sunset Slot Machines allow players to experience the glitz and glamour of the latest touch technology, [...]


The Radisson Makes a Book Donation

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

A short ceremony marked the publication of Kaylee, Reina di Carnaval, a children’s book written in the Papiamento language. The book was penned by author and educator Denise de Jongh-Rekwest, seen here in the picture flanked by the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa staffers with General Manager Rob Smith.
The resort supported the book publication [...]


Divi Links Awards Breast Cancer Support Group a Generous Donation

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

The Divine Nine at Divi Links hosted the annual Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament last weekend demonstrating Divi’s commitment to the local cancer awareness & support organizations.
“The pro shop,” says golf executive Willem van Elderen, “has an ongoing program selling Pink Ribbon golf balls, which generates a handsome annual donation. Additionally, several sponsors including Chill and [...]


Susan and Jeffrey Trazoff, named Goodwill Ambassador

Monday, October 17th, 2011

A short ceremony at the Plaza Club of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa bestowed upon Susan & Jeffrey Trazoff the ultimate honor given by the Aruba Tourism Authority that of Goodwill Ambassadors, having come back to the island since 1978, for a whopping thirty four vacations, to date!
The Trazoffs have vacationed here for [...]


First Choice and Thomson Charter make a generous donation

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

First Choice and Thomson Charter, a travel organization from the UK, made a generous donation to Sonrisa, a local not-for-profit foundation.
Sonrisa is an association of parents, family members and friends of people with mental limitations, and it works on behalf of those afflicted, lobbying from more financial resources, mental support and social acceptance.
First Choice and [...]