ARUBANS IN THE NEWS- Devah Leenheer, currently enrolled at the Lindenwood University in the US and captain of the Lindenwood University synchronized swimming team, recently placed first in solo synchronized swimming and in duet with her swimming partner Mikayla Francese. The Lindewoon Lions placed 2 overall at the end of the competition. Devah currently forms part of the Lindenwood University but still represents Aruba during international competition.
RESORTS & APARTMENTS- The Westin Aruba Resort recently announced their special programs for their guests as well as a special package for meeting attendants & business travelers:
*The Restaurant Tour Passport. This program allowing guests to enjoy the restaurants at the Westin while saving money doing so. Guests can even enjoy in-room dining as part of the new program. For more information please call the Westin Resort Concierge desk at (297) 586-4466.
* The Platinum upgrades for All-Inclusive package for 2009. Nightly rates start at $400 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, through April 16, 2009, and include accommodations, meals, activities, special events, and even tax and service.* Children ages four through 12 can be added to the room for an additional daily charge of $50, and teens ages 13 through 17 for $75. Unlike many other all-inclusive programs, this chock-full-of-value experience comes sans wristbands and unexpected surcharges! For more information of what the new upgrades include please visit www.westin.com/aruba or call (297) 586-4466.
* The Westin Resort introduced a new package for couples who will enjoy champagne upon arrival, daily breakfast and late checkout. The centerpiece of this getaway is a romantic dinner and champagne toast at Azull, the resort’s on-the-beach, torch-lit restaurant. This three-night escape is valid through April 16, 2009, from $474 per night, based on double occupancy. For more information please call visit www.westin.com/aruba or call (297) 586-4466.
* Sand on Demand for Meeting Attendees & Business Travelers. Meeting attendees and business travelers who don’t get enough time on the beach, can now request personal under-the-conference table sand boxes, which will be delivered to the resort’s meeting rooms or guest rooms, providing a touch point for attendees to feel the white sand of Aruban beaches, while attending required meetings or working in their rooms. For more information please visit www.westin.com/aruba or call (297) 586-4466.
- Aruba will soon be home to the five star luxury Ritz Carlton Aruba Resort & Spa. The hotel will be built north of the Marriott Resort on Hadicurari Beach and will consist of 320 rooms of high quality design consistent with the standards of Ritz Carlton. The construction of the five star hotel property is priced at US$200 million.
- The Renaissance Aruba Resort recently launched its new website www.shoprenaissancearuba.com. The beautiful new website is a one-stop information center for the Renaissance Mall which houses exclusive brand stores, souvenir shops, cozy eateries and more.
- The newly renovated Okeanos Spa at the Renaissance Aruba Resort offers unique island treatments and a chic modern space. The new spa features seven modern treatment rooms, a couples treatment room, a private sun deck, a wet room with Vichy shower, full service salon, a separate men’s and women’s locker room facilities with experience shower and an indigenous Aruba aloe treatment menu utilizing 22% Aloe ingredients. For more information please call the Okeanos Spa at (297) 583-6000 ext. 6406 or visit www.renaissancearubaspa.com.
- TripAdvisor announced its annual “Traveler’s Choice” Awards for 2009 and select properties in the Caribbean have ranked among the world’s best for value, romance, family, all-inclusive and luxury vacations. Making the list at the number 8 spot in the “Top 10 best for Romance in the World” is the Bucuti Beach Resort & Tara Beach Suites. For more information please visit www.tripadvisor.com or contact the Bucuti at (297) 583-1100.
- The Radisson Resort Aruba, Casino & Spa introduced a host of new services to their guests. They are teaming up with Unique Water Sports to offer scuba diving, snorkeling and in-pool scuba introduction classes, among other options. The Radisson activities desk also arranges nature hikes, jeep-rides and horseback tours of the park and Entire Island. Families staying at the Radisson Aruba Resort receive preferred tee times at Tierra del Sol. Victor, the resort’s own bird expert and caretaker will introduce guests to the property’s resident parrots. Each day, Family Fun Games are organized at the Kids Club, including water balloon volleyball, board game tournaments and family Wii videogame challenges. For a half-day fee of $25 per child ages 5-12; parents can enroll their children in the Radisson Aruba Kids program for supervised fun without mom or dad which includes lots of activities and special features including watching movies under the stars. For more information please contact the Radisson at (297) 586-65.
AIRPORT, AIRLINES & CRUISES - Martinair recently announced daily flights to Aruba out of Schiphol, Amsterdam starting March 29th. They will use a Boeing 767 with 110 seats in the comfort class and 164 seats in economy class.
- Arkefly will be adding an extra flight to Aruba on Sundays starting March 29th increasing the number of weekly flights to four, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and now Sunday. For more information please visit www.arkefly.com.
RESTAURANTS & HANGOUTS - Moby Dick’s Seafood Restaurant recently opened at the Paseo Herencia Mall. With its unique interior featuring artwork, amazing glass carvings, gigantic fountains with water running from ceiling to floor along with multicolor fibre optic cables, Moby Dick is truly a great place to visit. It seats 250 guests on two separate levels and offers an impressive wine list. Co-owners are veteran restaurateur/hotelier Mr. Brian Reeve and wife Luz Marina and renowned local artist Mr. Gilbert Senchi. For more information please call at (297) 586-8333.
- Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa recently unveiled new breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Executive chef George Hoek joined Manchebo’s culinary team and introduced the Sun Splashed menu at the Pega-Pega Café & Beach Bar delivering a contemporary menu listing many favorite dishes from around the world, served with a tropical, Caribbean flair. The Pega-Pega Bar offers daily happy hour & live-music. For more information please call Manchebo at (297) 582-3444.
ARTS & CULTURE- Aruba celebrates its National Anthem & Flag Day every March 18th and this year, the Department of National Archives will be holding its annual March 18th Cultural festivities. Activities include an exposition, typical Aruban music and dance shows. For more information please call Mrs. Shakira Croes at the National Archives of Aruba at (297) 583-4880.
- April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Carlos Bislip & friends and other local Jazz bands aim to bring Jazz music closer to the general public and schools during April. The free open air concert in front of the library in Oranjestad is scheduled for Saturday April 25th, at 7 pm. For more information please contact Biblioteca Nacional Aruba, G. Madurostraat # 13 Oranjestad – Aruba,Ph. 582 1580,Fax 582 5493 or email g.jie-sam-foek@bibliotecanacional.aw or visit their websitewww.bibliotecanacional.aw
GENERAL- Super Limousine Services and VIP Transportation located at Washington 94, now offers a stretch Hummer limousine service for up to 15 passengers. For more information please visit. www.carrentalaruba.com or call (297) 593-4058 or (297) 730-7337.
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