West Punt – Long term careers were acknowledged at Tierra del Sol Golf Resort, Spa & Country Club, when management and staff got together for an year-end celebration, which included recognitions for the five, ten, and fifteen year anniversaries.
Archive for January, 2012
Why does he love her?
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 19th, 2012
Is it because her eyes are his light Or is it, because they are always bright
Singer Jasper says goodbye to Aruba with a live concert, At Taste of Belgium in the Palm Beach Plaza mall
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 18th, 2012
Lead singer Jasper Taconis, owner of the terrific voice that could be heard on the stage of the Zissles night club during the past two years, is leaving Aruba. New, greener pastures are beckoning and so Jasper has packed his bags in preparation for his flight to Schiphol, Amsterdam.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE IN ARUBA
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 18th, 2012
The Vice Consul of the United States for the Dutch Caribbean will be in ARUBA for American Citizen Services on: Monday January 23rd, 2012 from 09:00am – 12:00pm hours. At the Department of Foreign Affairs Aruba at J.E. Irausquinplein 2, on a “first come, first served” basis only.
Amazonia entertains locals and international visitors
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 18th, 2012
Palm Beach – The friendly crew of Amazonia Churrascaria escorted the old year out with blazing fire crackers and chilled champagne and immediately welcomed the New Year in, filled with big and small groups, ready to have a good time at the landmark Palm Beach restaurant.
Quarterly Donation Checks Presented by T.H. Palm & Company
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 18th, 2012
Palm Beach – On the occasions of its 7th annual Girls Night Out, T.H. Palm & Company, handed out quarterly checks to a number of local foundations. The store raises money for local charities via its Tikkun Olam program. Tikkun Olam, the Repair of the World in the language of the Kabbalah
Friends of the Marriott Hotels honored
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 18th, 2012
Recently ATA representative Marouska Heyliger had the great pleasure in honoring many loyal Aruba visitors with their distinctive certificates. These certificates are a way to say “Masha Danki” for continuously choosing Aruba as a favorite vacation destination.
Irma Figaroa celebrates Silver Anniversary at Deloitte
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Palm Beach – A dinner-party dedicated to long-term commitment, was hosted by Deloitte at Johnny Yee’s Asian Bistro, South Beach Centre, as the entire office crew came out to honor Irma Figaroa, on her 25th anniversary with the firm.
Girls Night Out Introduces a Lucky Winner
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Palm Beach – Friends and fans of T.H. Palm & Company, Playa Linda Beach Resort, enjoyed one of the holiday season’s first parties, Girls Night Out, in its 7th edition this year. Guests were welcomed to the lovely store by Managing Director Jodi Tobman
“PROFESSIONAL POKER PLAYER” VAN DER SLOOT, NO POKER FACE
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Self-described professional poker player Joran Van Der Sloot has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after he was found guilty of the murder of Stephany Flores, who he met while travelling in Peru. It has been speculated that Van Der Sloot had travelled to Lima to play in the Latin American Poker Tour and [...]
Maria Ellis and Kim McDonald honored at Occidental Resort
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Maria Ellis and Kim McDonald were honored as Distinguished Visitor after returning to Aruba for 19 consecutive years. The symbolic honorary title is presented in the name of the Minister of Tourism as a token of appreciation to guests who visit Aruba
Antiqueshop 25 Years on Aruba
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Recently it’s already 25 years ago that Aruba established their first Antiqueshop in the beautiful Rococo Plaza building at Tanki Leendert; which is partial established with building material from the 17thcentury. Most strikingly and a real landmark are the Austrian red copper onion-shape towers from this building.
Windows on Aruba Rated #3 on Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants List
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Windows on Aruba, best in steak and fish on the island, is an elegant fine dining restaurant located at the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort. It offers diners a panoramic view over The Links at Divi Aruba 9-hole golf course and Caribbean Sea just beyond. Windows on Aruba is rated #3 by patrons on [...]
Friends honored at the Playa Linda
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Recently ATA representative Marouska Heyliger had the great pleasure to present many loyal Aruba’s visitors with their distinctive certificates. At the Playa Linda, Susan and Gary Stortini from Toronto, Canada as Goodwill Ambassadors. Wayne and Diane Fisler
Spin to Win Slot Tournament at the Radisson features enjoys great popularity!
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 17th, 2012
Palm Beach – The weekly Spin to Win Slot Tournament at the Casino at the Radisson, was especially intense, says Chantal Cha Young, Casino Sales & Marketing Coordinator. Francis Fecunda won 1st place by a landslide with 17.296 points
Xander Krone & Corien van Driessen from Holland said “Yes I do”.
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
Xander & Corien fom Holland has joined the many happy couples getting married on Aruba, combining the realization of a romantic dream of a unique wedding with an unforgettable honeymoon & a relaxing vacation, all at the same time. They decided to celebrate this memorable day on Aruba intimately with their family & friends who [...]
Dr. Cheung Innovation Center is Site of Aruba-Harvard Workshop on Sustainable Energy and Development: Seven Harvard Professors to Participate with Aruban Experts, TU Delft Professors and TNO
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
Oranjestad, Aruba On January 16 and 17, the Government of Aruba will host a unique “Aruba-Harvard Workshop on Sustainable Energy and Development “with the participation of seven leading professors from Harvard University in the fields of business, science, engineering, ecology and public policy to examine in both broad and narrow terms the status of Aruba’s [...]
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Tags: aruba, Delft, Dr. Cheung, Harvard, TNO, TU, University 
No Comments »Merrimac woman spends her time in Aruba rescuing dogs, cats
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
MERRIMAC — When Kathy Andreottola retired from Verizon 10 years ago, she fantasized about sipping pié±a coladas while relaxing on a beach in Aruba. She and her husband, Steve, who had been visiting the island for more than 20 years, realized a life’s dream when they built a vacation home there seven years ago.
The Record on the Road: Aruba
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
In August, Christina and Tom Antoshak and their three daughters visited Aruba for some wonderful fun in the sun. Tip: While the Aruban Florin is the local currency, the U.S. dollar is regularly accepted in nearly all restaurants and shops.
Why do you love him ?
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
Is it because his eyes are brown Or is it, you just want him around Or is it his smile that you want around for a while Or is it the way he walks Or is it the way he talks Or is it because you will miss him Or is it because it is [...]
FOUND ANIMALS LOOKING FOR THEIR OWNER’S OR NEW HOMES
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
Our lovely, but lonely Cheeseburger, the sweetest Soul you can ever find and the most loyal friend.
Self Care at Botica di Servicio
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 16th, 2012
ARUBA – Self care and self care products can empower by providing the knowledge and tools to improve the quality of life in general and your own in particular. Taking regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet are everyday examples. Minor symptoms such as a headache or a cold can usually be treated by yourself, [...]
Hooters Dream Girl ‘12 show debuts Jan. 14
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 14th, 2012
Hooters will select its 2012 Dream Girl in a TV series starting Jan. 14 on SPEED Network. Among the 16 finalists is Michelle Sacco, who works at Hooters of Cumberland in Atlanta. The show will premiere Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on SPEED, followed by re-airs throughout the next four weeks on Fuel TV and SPEED.
Bushiri Karting Speedway introduces Fuel Sports Bar & Grill
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 14th, 2012
Fuel Sports Bar & Grill will open officially in February at Bushiri Karting Speedway, where one and all can come enjoy some good food and good vibes with foosball tables,billiard tables , and big screen tvs to watch your daily sports.Fuel Sports Bar and Grill will be a cozy sports bar with different live sports [...]
De Palm Tours launches a new Jeep tour
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 14th, 2012
ORANJESTAD—The buzz about De Palm Tours’ new Baby Beach Jeep Safari says it is a hit. This popular excursion takes you through the island’s land and sea gems, with stops at sites including the Ostrich Farm, Donkey Sanctuary, Arikok National Park, and Aruba’s caves.
Pevonia Beauty Products exclusively at Okeanos Spa
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 14th, 2012
ORANJESTAD- January 2011– Okeanos Spa has always provided its customers with good service and high quality beauty products; this year is not an exception. For this reason Okeanos Spa wants to invite all its customers and potential customers to visit Okeanos Spa and start the new year with a healthy looking skin using the ‘Lift [...]
Loyal Visitors honored at the Dutch Village
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 14th, 2012
Recently ATA rep Jonathan Boekhoudt had the great pleasure in conducting an honoring ceremony for loyal Aruba visitors at the Dutch Village. The honorees were Michael and Patricia Wytrwal, Pattie Magdik, Robert Alkock Janice and Myron Cohen and Judith Richardson.
Posted in Local News Tags: Alkock, Cohen, honored, Janice, Judith, Magdik, Michael, Myron, Patricia, Pattie, Richardson, Robert, Wytrwal No Comments »U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) Assists Fuik Community Center with After School Program
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 14th, 2012
On 9 January 2012, a contingent of U.S. Forward Operation Location (USFOL) personnel from the 429th Expeditionary Operations Squadron made a donation of their time, new recreation equipment and school supplies for children at the Fuik
court sentences Joran van der Sloot to 28 years
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 13th, 2012
A Peruvian court on Friday sentenced Joran van der Sloot to 28 years in prison for murder of a young woman he met at a Lima casino, even as the family of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway sought to have him prosecuted in the U.S. over her disappearance in 2005. The decision comes two days after [...]
Carubbian Festival is back ON y ready for 2012
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 13th, 2012
ORANJESTAD – This week during a press conference, it was announce that the Carubbian Foundation is ready to start with the popular weekly festival in San Nicolas after a short break for the holidays. The first event of “Carrubbian is back On” will be next week Thursday, January 19th, 2012.
The Ostrich Farm Proudly Presents Chef Thomas Boland
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 13th, 2012
Matividiri – One of the most entertaining vacation activities is a visit to the Ostrich Farm, a popular stopover on most island jeep tours. Locals and visitors enjoy lunch at the farm, as the Savana Lodge Bar & Restaurant serves a memorable African/Dutch menu, and features a well-stocked African Art Boutique.
The Slobin’s honored at Costa Linda
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 13th, 2012
EAGLE BEACH – Recently Aruba Tourism Authority Representative Jonathan Boekhoudt had the great pleasure in presenting Mr. and Mrs Slobin the “Goodwill Ambassador” certificate. This specific certificate is presented to loyal Aruba visitors who have been coming for 20 consecutive years.
Kurt Schmoelz and Norma Mackarous honored at La Cabana
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 13th, 2012
EAGLE BEACH – Recently Aruba Tourism Authority Representative Jonathan Boekhoudt had the great pleasure in conducting an honoring ceremony at La Cabana. Kurt Schmoelz and Norma Mackarous met here on island over 20 years ago. Since then they have tied the knot and have chosen Aruba as their favorite vacation destination.
Taste of Belgium offers unique Dinner & a Movie Package
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 13th, 2012
PALM BEACH PLAZA – What’s not to like: going to a fabulous movie and having dinner beforehand or afterwards for one very attractive price. That is what newly opened, gorgeous Taste of Belgium Restaurant in the Palm Beach Plaza is offering.
Judge to declare Natalee Holloway legally dead
Posted by Aruba Daily on January 12th, 2012
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — An Alabama probate judge disclosed at a court hearing Thursday that he will sign an order declaring Natalee Holloway dead, more than six years after the teenager vanished on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Judge Alan King announced his decision at a hearing in his Birmingham courtroom Thursday attended by the missing [...]
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