Archive for the 'Celebrations' Category


Casa Tua opens in Oranjestad

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

It was an instant Italian sensation in Palm Beach, and now those seeking the best in Italian cuisine can enjoy the fare of Casa Tua in the heart of downtown.
Overlooking the Daniel Leo Plaza, at the Aventura Mall lunchtime shoppers and nighttime strollers can enjoy indoor or terrace seating while sipping sensational sangria and delighting [...]


Celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

The Westin Aruba Resort hosted the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel, hosted by the Jewish community of Aruba with special guest, the Ambassador of Israel to Venezuela, Shlomo Cohen and his wife, who visited the island on the occasion of the party.
The event at the Westin Aruba [...]


Roel and Marija are wed at Tulip

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

The new Mr. and Mrs. Oskam celebrated their nuptials at the Marine Vacation Club on Eagle Beach in the presence of family members and friends who came especially on the occasion from Holland.
The groom, Roel, a member of Her Royal Highness’ Dutch Marines stationed on the island in Savaneta, has served on Aruba for two [...]


Mr. Jazz Offers Live Music & Fun to Aruba’s Concierges

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Mr. Jazz, the Cuban flavored jazz club offered live music, cocktails and dance to a VIP group of Aruba’s hotel concierges.
The exclusive jazz club opened just recently at Paseo Herencia. It was created as a result of the efforts of three men who all share a deep passion for the art of jazz and the [...]


Sunsets Celebrated at brisas Del Mar

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

The sun was setting over the Savaneta waterfront and famed Brisas Del Mar restaurant was aglow with the last ray of sunshine, at Happy Hour Friday, entertaining Marriott staff members and a number of locals who dropped in for an hour of intense relaxation.
Delicious homemade snacks were circulated by the helpful staff as Bito and [...]


Jeanine & Richel are wed

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Lovebirds Jeanine Croes & Richel Gerfen said “I do” in a civil ceremony on Friday and later in the evening hosted a lovely party for their family members and friends at Brisas Del Mar, on the waterfront at Savaneta.
Brisas Del Mar was nicely decorated on the occasion of the wedding party and fully prepared to [...]


Luxury awaits you at Acqua Condo Project

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

At a hip and happening cocktail reception held in an acqua-hued tent on the site of the construction, developers Norman and Oscar Helmeyer of Homenet Aruba Real Estate and their sales staff pronounced the ambitious new condo project open for business.
The only condominium project on Aruba with an exclusive Palm Beach address is now pre-selling [...]


Chef Hein Retires having Enjoyed an Illustrious Career

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Assistant General Manager Jessica Franken served as ceremony emcee, at Chef Hein’s informal retirement get-together.
Jessica, the curator of the resort’s memories, was also in charge of story-telling, recounting a bit of the chef’s history in Aruba in general and at the resort in particular.
Executive Sous Chef Manfred Hein, she explained, started working for La Cabana [...]


La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club serenades all mothers

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club’s social committee organized a most-enjoyable event pre Mother’s Day, appreciated by all of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club’s working mothers.
The gathering featured roses, refreshments and snacks, a spiritual message from Assistant General Manager Jessica Franken, blessings, the election of Anise Jaller as Mother of the Year and a [...]


Appie & Esmeralda tie the knot at MVC

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

The Marine Vacation Club on Eagle Beach served as backdrop for Appie and Esmeralda Bonstra on their wedding day. The love-birds have been on Aruba for three years.
Family members and friends gathered around the good looking couple to celebrate the special occasion as Appie’s mother made a heartfelt wedding toast.
The festivities culminated with an elegant [...]