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Soft Opening - Mr. Jazz

Friday, March 7th, 2008

The artistic and highly sensual experience of Havana will soon be available here with the launch of Mr. Jazz. An exclusive jazz club and steak house, Mr. Jazz is the unique collaboration of three men who all share a deep passion for the art of jazz and the celebration of the senses.
Chucho Valdes, a [...]


Fundraising for Community Causes

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Almost Awg 25.000 were raised at a fund raising auction which was orchestrated by Xclusivo Magazine, at Matilde’s restaurant, with auctioneer Douglass Markus selling paintings by local painter Eliza Lejuez, two of them donated by businessman Rene Kan.
We understand Gandelman Jewelers was one of the generous companies contributing to the cause and walking away with [...]


Swarovski Champions Wildlife

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Just arrived in Aruba, and available at the Swarovski Boutique in Oranjestad the latest limited edition of Swarovski Crystal Society collectibles, which are in the next three years dedicated to Endangered Wildlife.
The SCS releases limited editions each year and from 2008 on will explore wildlife, first creating two very charming pandas, whimsical and endearing figurines [...]


Underwater Dreams

Friday, March 7th, 2008

John Oster, the owner of Fly n’ Dive joined the celebration at Havana Beach Club to congratulate new Padi certified dive instructors, which were an impressive bunch of dreamers. Course instructor Steve Vanderauwera from F&D was in charge of the curriculum, coaching 7 international students ranging in age from 27 to 68. It was an [...]


ECO Celebrates 20 Years

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Eco Destination Management celebrated two decades on the island, with founder Wichita Villacres, owner and C.E.O., orchestrating a day of festivities for her staff members. Wichita started her career in the worldwide shipping industry and moved to Aruba in 1982. She saw the need for a destination management company here and with that in mind, [...]


LV Hosts a Private Moment

Friday, March 7th, 2008

The Louis Vuitton boutique in Oranjestad hosted a private cocktail party Monday attended by the gracious and elegant Olivier Gastinel, Store Manager for both Venezuela and Aruba.
Gastinel was on hand to meet, greet and mingle with town’s movers and shakers as the boutique unveiled its latest collection. While he lives in Caracas, where the LV [...]