Besides the Resort also LG Smith’s Steak and Chop House, located on the second floor of the Renaissance Mall, announced that they are honored to be rewarded with the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence based on the exceptional reviews by travelers on Tripadvisor.
Continue reading "%s"Children taught about Aruba’s Dera Gai Festival
Every year on June 24, Aruba celebrates its San Juan Dera Gai Festival. The celebrations during this holiday have changed over the years, but the festival originates from 1862 and celebrates the harvest. A team from Aruba’s Department of culture began visiting several schools to teach the children about this holiday and their cultural roots.
Continue reading "%s"Local agriculturists survived a year of drought by using Modern Drip Irrigation System
Santa Rosa is proud of our agriculturists and horticulturists who, despite the drought are able to supply our hotels and restaurants with local products of high quality. They are also amazed at the large number of young people who are adopting this lovely profession and taking Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery to the next level.
Continue reading "%s"2013 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence awarded to Boardwalk Hotel Aruba
The Boardwalk Aruba has been honored as a Top Performing Hotel based on reviews by travelers on the world’s largest travel site in the form of the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The award, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
Continue reading "%s"Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino proudly receives the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013
To qualify for TripAdvisors certificate of excellence the overall ratings for the business must be kept at 4 plus out of 5. Renaissance representative feels that their vision in making their guests have a memorable experience has made it possible for them to get the prestigious Certificate of Excellence Award.
Continue reading "%s"If you can stand you can Segway!
If you are looking for something new and fun to do while vacationing in Aruba, than you may want to try touring with Segway Tours. It's a new concept that was started last year and quickly ranked #4 of 50 real attraction on Aruba. Better yet it is easy and fun for all ages.
Continue reading "%s"Discover the new remodelled Sweet Peppers Restaurant in Palm Beach Aruba
The restaurant in Caribbean Palm Village Resort recently changed their name to Sweet Peppers Restaurant, remodeled the restaurant and changed their menu. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the menu features a mix of local specialties.
Continue reading "%s"Papiamento is on the 10th year as the Island’s official Language
Papiamento has been spoken since the colonization of Aruba sometime ago in the early 17 century and has been declared as official language only in May 2003. After more than half a century a commission has started to make the native or creole tongue the official language. It was being debated if Papiamento is a dialect or really a language.
Continue reading "%s"The first Leatherback Sea Turtle nest of 2013 in Aruba has hatched
A group of 44 leatherback sea turtles hatchlings broke free from their nest and made their way to the sea.
Continue reading "%s"Owner of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts invited as keynote speaker at the 14th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has been organizing the annual Sustainable Tourism Conference for the 14th year. For this year’s conference they asked Ewald Biemans, the owner of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, to share his best environmental practices.
Continue reading "%s"This week’s Jazz special at LG Smith Steak and Chop House
Every Saturday is Jazz night at LS Smith Steak and Chop House where saxophonist ‘El Prove’ plays relaxing jazz music during your dinner. This week’s dinner special is Certified Angus beef including a glass of wine for only $49.
Continue reading "%s"Team Aruba wins first race in the American Drag Race League
Team Aruba dominated the Extreme Pro Stock the entire weekend at the American Drag Race League spring drag races. In the first qualifying pass they posted a time which remained on top for the rest of the weekend. In this interview Trevor Eman gives his vision on the race and the performances of his team.
Continue reading "%s"Soul Beach Festival 2013 overview
Once again Aruba hosted the annual Soul Beach Music Festival over the Memorial Day. The weekend was filled with performances by comedians Sinbad and Damon Williams, Claudius Phillips, Tamia, D’Angelo, Le Grove, Elle Varner and NE-YO.
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