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Briefs Jan 19 - Jan 25, 1998
- Are
we there yet?
Aruba introduces an island-wide program
called, "Kids Are Cool-Kids Are Free" - kids under 11 stay for
free.
- ECLIPSE
Trip
Alumni Association of the University of Colorado offers unique
six-day trip to Aruba, combining the eclipse with the island's annual Carnaval festival. LATEST
UPDATE- trip cancelled due to insufficient
reservations.
Are we there yet?
"The small, Dutch island of Aruba is
taking giant strides to draw families in through an island-wide program called, 'Kids Are
Cool - Kids Are Free' " writes Matthew J. Costello, in a Scuba Times
article used by parents as a guide to family dive vacations.
According to Lee Ann Zehnder, a spokesperson for Red Sail Sports on Aruba, " diving
families is "a trend we've been noticing. We know how expensive a diving vacation can
be."
Under the coordination of the Aruba Tourism Authority the 'Kids Are Cool - Kids Are Free'
program is based on the concept that kids age 11 and under stay for free, reducing the
parents' vacation expenses and inducing them to come to Aruba.
Michael Thonissen, Niche Marketing Manager of the Aruba Tourism Authority, says that
"this program has received solid support from hotels and local businesses on the
island. We expect this to attract new and repeat visitors to Aruba."
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ECLIPSE Trip
(See LATEST update below)
According to the Caribbean Section in Travel & Life
magazine, the Alumni Association of the University of Colorado at Boulder
is offering a unique six-day trip to Aruba, combining the eclipse with the island's annual
Carnaval festival.
The Program focuses on scientific, health and business interests and will be based at the
Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.
LATEST UPDATE - January 20th
1998 - CaribMedia staff have corresponded with Mr. Marc T. Killinger, Assistant
Editor and Internet Services Director of the Alumni Association of the University of
Colorado at Boulder who gave us the disappointing news that the ECLIPSE trip mentioned
above has been cancelled due to insufficient reservations. He also requested that any
links pointing to the webpage set up by the Alumni Association to promote the trip be
removed.
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Allegro Resorts take over Americana
Hotel
On Wednesday afternoon the new Chief Operating Officer of the Americana Hotel, Mr. Benny
R. Guevara announced Allegro Resorts' plans for the Americana Hotel. Allegro Resorts, the largest
all Inclusive hotel management company In the Caribbean and worldwide has
officially taken over the Americana Hotel. With over 30 resorts in more than 12 resort
destinations, including; Bahamas, Cancun, Cozumel, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Kitts
& Nevis, Venezuela Costa Rica and now Aruba. Allegro is formed by both the Caribbean
Villages & Resorts Dominicana and Diamond Resorts, which is based in Dallas, Texas.
According to Mr. Guevara, "Allegro" has grown rapidly, of which their
acquisition of Jack Tar Village Resorts and their partnership with Westbrook/GC Capital of
New York are an example."
The Allegro team has already taken over the operations of the hotel but several changes
have yet to take place. For instance, the hotel name will be changed to Allegro Aruba
Resort, and a variety of restaurants will be introduced.
Le Petit Cafe will be replaced by Caruso, a Caribbean Cuisine and Topaz, a buffet-style
restaurant, will also be added. The all inclusive program will be implemented in May.
On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority we would like to extend a heart-felt welcome to
Allegro's General Manager, Mr. Alain Tiphaine and his staff.
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New LOOK for the ROYAL CABANA CASINO
The Royal Cabana Casino has just laid down its last touch, a royal-blue and gold
carpet, of its extensive upgrade and re-decoration effort. In addition to having a
complete new look, Royal Cabana Casino will be adding new slot machines which are destined
for the Royal Room and a special nonsmoking area.
The Royal Cabana Casino recently wrapped up its 1997 Bingo program with an avalanche of
prizes and announced its commitment to even more prizes and more cash in 1998.
In total the casino has 156 bingo-events on its busy activity calendar for 1998, and a
record Afls. 324,000 in bingo prizes for the year.
For more information contact the Royal Cabana Casino at Tel: (297) 87900
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1st CARIBE CUP "Volleiplaya"
The first Caribe Cup "Volleiplaya" (beach volleyball) will be taking
place from January till June.
The tournament will consist of three rounds, each round taking place in a different
country.
The schedule will be as follows:
| 1st round |
San Andres |
January |
16 - 18 |
| 2nd round |
Jamaica |
March |
21 - 23 |
| 3rd round |
Aruba |
April |
15 - 17 |
| Final round |
San Andres |
June |
19 - 21 |
For additional information please
contact the Aruba Tourism Authority at (297) 823777 (Special Events Department).
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[All information
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