The 53rd edition of the Miss International Beauty pageant will take place on December 17th in Tokyo, Japan. The Miss International Beauty Pageant promotes cultural exchanges, world peace and international contributions through charities for the underprivileged children all around the world. The aim of this festival is for each delegate to compete with not only their external beauty but also to enrich their inner beauty by having international exchanges and social action plans. Aruban representative Irailda Croes currently holds the 12 position in the voting among 83 candidates. 

The delegation of Aruba Bodyboard just recently competed in the “2013 Encanto Pro” at Playa Jobos, Puerto Rico. Aruba had four competitors in the Open Division, two in the Dropknee Division and one in the Womens Division.

Aruba is the last leg of a six-island tour of the Dutch Caribbean territories by HRM King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima; this is also the first time since 1890 that both a king and queen have sat on the throne.

The Royal Jump-up will go down in our history books as a historic event bringing more school children together in one activity than ever before. The goal of these activities is to see our children enjoy themselves and see our Royal couple from close up.

2013 was an incredible year for Team Aruba with the first Extreme Pro Stock victory, ending fifth in points at the Championship, running a 4.02 at the World Finals being the best elapsed time and making them the fastest naturally aspirated Ford. Team Aruba is hoping to built on this years successes in order to bring home even more trophies to Aruba next racing season.

After their Wall of Fame, Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall Aruba was contented to unveil their newest addition for honoring outstanding international achievements of local athletes and artists. The first star to be placed on the ‘Walk of Fame’ is for Xander Bogaerts, honoring him for his exceptional performance during the ALCS and World Series.

Diane Patterson and her husband Ronnie from Dunmore Connecticut had plenty of good things to say after spending a fabulous week enjoying their prize package for achieving second place in the VisitAruba video contest.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is making a global tour and is visiting in total 88 countries. Aruba had the honor to welcome the FIFA World Cup Trophy on Saturday November 2nd, making it an historic day as it was the first time that the Trophy arrived on Aruba. Hundreds of Aruban got the chance to view the World Cup and to take a picture with the Trophy.

November 7th is the last day to view the varies paintings & sculptures that have been made especially for the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival. If you missed them during the festival this is you change to view the artworks at the Westin Art Gallery at the Westin Aruba Resort and Casino.

Aruba is proud of his native son Xander Bogaerts who has won World Series together with his team the Boston Red Sox.  Several islanders, the press and Aruban dignitaries were awaiting his arrival at the Reina Beatrix International Airport to welcome Xander home and to show their support for his great performance during the ALCS and World Series.

The Stellaris Casino at the Aruba Marriott Resort was named one of “The 10 Best Caribbean Casinos” by the Caribbean Journal. Stellaris Casino was listed number four of the ten casinos mentioned in the Caribbean based on the multitude of terrific casinos in this region.

Recently the Marriott Aruba Care Foundation donated 15,000 Aruban florins in basic household needs such as toilet paper, soap, detergent and food items to Fundacion pa nos Comunidad (FPNC).