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Renaissance Marketplace Food Festival

2012-06-01T08:00:00.007-04:00

“Life is like a box of chocolate…..and so is our menu!”

2012-05-31T14:02:00.001-04:00

At 2 Fools and a Bull you will be surprised the moment you step in the door. A restored Cunucu house is the setting for a surprise dinner with an intimate number of friends. With just one seating a night, you will have great evening, mingling and meeting new people while co-owners Paul and Fred serve as your private chef and butler. At 2 Fool and a Bull you will be treated to an unforgettable culinary 5-course surprise dinner. A perfect wine-flight by the glass, is available at an extra charge for the wine lovers in the house! Or you might want to browse the Fools’ Wine Closet and find your own bottle to go with your special dining experience.

The Meet & Greet starts at 7… that’s when you will be served a flute of chilled champagne, and enjoy an opportunity to mingle with other patrons, also meet the 2 Fools.

The doors will close at 7.30, when the evening with your new friends begins.

The surprise menu and the wine flight will be explained by Paul as you face the French Firewall, i.e. The Bull, which grills the best meat on Aruba!

During the evening at 2 Fools and a Bull you may walk around, interact with guests, or peek into the kitchen, your 2 Bon Vivant hosts leave it all up to you!

As the Fools only serve one seating per night, space is limited! Therefore reservations are a must! You may reserve via the web site, and even share your eating preferences with the Fools. But beware, we’re serving a surprise menu, and you’ve got to be a bit of a Foodie to enjoy it … As the Chef prepares the menu in accordance to the number of guests in attendance, we do not like No Shows!! A No Show means we have to throw food away! So please RECONFIRM your dinner with us on the day of your reservation, before 3 pm!! You may call us before 3pm for any open seats we might still have . . . or make a reservation with the concierge at your hotel. Please check the website: www.2foolsandabull.com, or call us at +297-5867177 for any openings or reservations.

The 2 Fools would like to welcome you to their island and to their culinary studio, for a special evening with new friends and The Bull!!!

Have a great stay on Aruba……you will be fooling in love with us . . .

’cause we put the “oh oh” in fool . . . or cause we’re not foolin’ around!

THE FOOLS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU IN THEIR HOUSE OF FOOLS……!

DON,T BE FOOLED BY THE NAME…….IT,S JUST A NAME….!!

Story Courtesy of Aruba Daily

Two Fools and a Bull Gourmet Studio
Reservations

Best Airlines for Redeeming Miles

2012-05-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

Links: Best Airlines for Redeeming Miles

Papillon Restaurant Aruba

2012-05-29T08:00:00.001-04:00

My review of this restaurant:

There are many words one could use to describe this restaurant. I am just going to say, “WOW”.

There were four of us who dined together. Three had dived that day and the other had walked two miles. Everyone was starving and what a memorable delectable meal it was. Our party ate “soup to nuts” and the service was very nicely spaced out so that we did not feel rushed.

Soups--
Bisque- Caribbean lobster & prawn bisque sprinkled with a touch of cilantro
Dijon mustard soup- creamy soup made of spicy whole grain mustard with a hint of bacon

Appetizers--
Ceviche al Habana- Tuna, grouper with shrimp marinated in lemon & lime juice with cilantro, Madame Janette peppers & red onions
Tuna Trio- Tartare with mango & sesame seared black peppered tuna with spicy papaya & a seaweed salad & Carpaccio with sesame soy & lime sauce
Escargot en Croûte- Escargots simmered in herbs & garlic butter & a touch of Pernod, sealed underneath a pastry crust
Chèvre salad- crispy goat cheese on a mixed salad with a marinated beetroot, melon tomatoes, pine nuts & a honey balsamic dressing

Entrées--
Mahi Mahi Special with White Asparagus served over Risotto
Triple Tail Safrannaise- fresh filet of triple tail baked on the skin with home made garlic angel hair pasta & a saffron beurre blanc
Grouper Papillon- grouper filet pan fried with garlic, herbs & lemon under a potato crust, served with a white wine lobster sauce
Canard à Passion- Crispy, seared duck served with mushroom rice cakes, green asparagus, an orange passion fruit sauce & a chocolate drizzle

Dessert--
Mousse Tasting- A white, dark & milk chocolate mousse with a Caribbean twist.

Father's Day Vacation Rentals With Aruba Villa Vacation Homes

2012-05-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

NASSAU, ARUBA--(Marketwire - May 23, 2012) - Forget the coffee mugs and neckties, what most dads really want is to spend time away with family.
Father's Day weekend is a great time to get away to Aruba vacation rental.
"When you come to Aruba, you don't have to have your entire trip mapped out," said Matthew Smillie, owner of Aruba Villa Vacation Homes. "When you choose to rent a condo, vacation home or beach villa in Aruba you can spend quality time together while deep-sea fishing or having a picnic on the beach."

Activities for dad and the family:

1. Indulge busy dads with a relaxing trip to an Aruba spa. If spas aren't his style, a massage therapist can come to him.

2. Dad can catch game fish like sailfish, wahoo, white and blue marlin or the most prized of all: black and yellow fin tuna. A full or half-day boat tour with a captain and crew of experts would be a memorable experience.

3. Snorkeling along the shoreline of Aruba's beaches is the ideal low-key option for a dad who likes to relax by the ocean.

4. Feasting on a variety of meals and dishes caught right off the coast of Aruba is a great way to thank dad for his hard work. Some of the most innovative cuisines, impeccable beers and wines are available at some of the freshest and finest restaurants in Aruba.

5. If dad loves to golf, Aruba's golf courses are sure to be a main attraction for him. Tierra del Sol is the only 18-hole championship golf course on the island and was designed by the renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II. It offers a full-length practice range, putting greens, chipping areas and a beautiful clubhouse with a restaurant and swimming pool.
Celebrate the most important man in the world by visiting the island of Aruba on Father's Day and have an experience like no other.

Learn More
To learn more about Aruba Villa Vacation Homes and Aruba accommodation, phone them at +297- 564-54-37.
© 2012 Master Google and Aruba Villa Vacation Homes.

SOURCE: Aruba Villa Vacations

Delta tests ‘basic economy' fares on some flights: Ajc.com

2012-05-27T08:00:00.000-04:00

Link: Delta tests ‘basic economy' fares on some flights: Ajc.com

New Volunteers at Aruba's Donkey Sanctuary

2012-05-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

For a few months two clients of Centro Man na Obra- a day care center for the mentally challenged on the island- have been working as volunteers at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary.

Jo-Anne Kock and

D’Angelo Baptiste form part of the team of volunteers on Wednesday mornings.

Their tasks include keeping the grounds clean and keeping the water troughs filled under the guidance of Desiree Eldering, the leader of the Sanctuary. The two volunteers are having a lot of fun during their working hours: their laughter can be heard from afar and the donkeys love them. Their presence at the sanctuary is making everyone, and most of all the two Centro Man na Obra clients, very happy.

And now we need more volunteers and ask you whether joining us might be a fun way to fill your spare time. You will meet lots of new people and visitors of the Sanctuary. The foundation that runs the Sanctuary is looking for volunteers for different purposes: people who want to take care of the donkeys, people who are good with their hands for the technical maintenance, people who want to give information, to show people around or do PR work. Actually, the Donkey Sanctuary could use everyone. Get acquainted with the other side of Aruba and spend your spare time in a fun and useful way. Be aware, though, that once you get to work, it is quite addictive. Most volunteers stay involved with the foundation for a long time and enjoy every moment that they are active.

So please consider spending your spare time in a super fun way and make yourself useful for the Aruban community. Call Desiree Eldering for information or an appointment with her at 593 2933. Just do it!

The First Thing to Do in 10 Travel Scenarios

2012-05-25T08:00:00.000-04:00

Link: The First Thing to Do in 10 Travel Scenarios

Travelocity's FareWatcher PlusSM

2012-05-23T09:35:00.000-04:00

We are all well aware that airfare prices change day to day, minute by minute.

Travelocity's FareWatcher PlusSM has been doing a terrific job of notifying me of price changes for airfares which are actually AVAILABLE.

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When signing up for the alerts you specify

Email me when air fares:
Go down by (USD) $25
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Aruba - One Happy Island

2012-05-22T08:00:00.002-04:00

Delta Continues New York Growth with Expanded Caribbean, Bermuda, Florida Service

2012-05-21T10:00:00.001-04:00

Airline adds new and expanded flights to 10 popular destinations from LaGuardia, JFK

JFK-Aruba service will increase from Saturday seasonal flights to daily year-round service

Delta Air Lines and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 370 destinations on six continents. For more information visit news.delta.com.

NEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced new and expanded service to 10 popular destinations in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Florida from LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, continuing its historic expansion in New York.

The new flights, which will begin in late 2012...

Delta also is optimizing its schedule at JFK to facilitate convenient connections to international flights. JFK is a major global gateway for Delta, which operates nonstop flights to more than 45 international destinations from the airport.

...At JFK, Delta is currently under way on a $1.2 billion program to enhance and expand Terminal 4, adding nine new gates and creating a state-of-the-art gateway for New York's fastest growing global airline. That facility will open in spring 2013.

New and expanded service to the Caribbean and Bermuda includes:...

JFK-Aruba service will increase from Saturday seasonal flights to daily year-round service. ..."

Schedule details:

Daily Boeing 737 starting Dec. 15
Depart JFK at 8:10 a.m.
Arrive Aruba at 2:12 p.m.

Daily Boeing 737 starting Dec. 15
Depart Aruba at 3:15 p.m.
Arrive JFK at 7:36 p.m.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. During the past year, Delta was named domestic "Airline of the Year" by the readers of Travel Weekly magazine, was named the "Top Tech-Friendly U.S. Airline" by PCWorld magazine for its innovation in technology and won the Business Travel News Annual Airline Survey. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 350 destinations in 62 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $2 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. During the past year, Delta was named domestic "Airline of the Year" by the readers of Travel Weekly magazine, was named the "Top Tech-Friendly U.S. Airline" by PCWorld magazine for its innovation in technology and won the Business Travel News Annual Airline Survey. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to nearly 350 destinations in 62 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, a world-class airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 50 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Delta is investing more than $2 billion through 2013 in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

SOURCE Delta Air Lines

Divi’s Jazz Quartet Delivers A Sunset Concert Every Sunday

2012-05-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

Aruba.com May 15th, 2012- One of Aruba’s truly simple pleasures requires nothing more than hanging out at Divi Mega Resort, right by beach bar to listen to the Divi Jazz Quartet, on any given Sunday afternoon.

The quartet plays music which could easily be described as feet in Aruba, head in the sky! While resort patrons sip on their long, cool umbrella drinks, the music springing from the small stage is clearly anchored in the Caribbean region, popular and easily recognizable classic compositions imported from traditional American Jazz into Brazilian, Caribbean, Latin and local groove. The tunes sound deliciously laid back and ear-pleasingly melodic, in perfect sync with the resort’s famous beach, which serves as a breathtaking musical backdrop.

Band leader Ivan Jansen is one of Aruba’s premier musicians, having graduates the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, he is a world-class guitarist and a talented performer. Jansen put together his quartet in 2003, making Divi Resorts the band’s permanent home. They play at the resort during Happy Hour, and at the clubhouse restaurants at Divi Links – catch Ivan Jansen’s solo guitar performance on Thursdays at Windows on Aruba. Then the band plays at Mulligan’s Golf Café Bar & Restaurant on Fridays & Saturdays, also at Windows on Aruba during Sunday Brunch.

Jansen is the acoustic and electric Jazz guitar player, Richard Holmond the drummer, Roy Croes the bass player and Franklin Granadillo blows the trumpet. All members of the band are well-respected Aruban musicians — Granadillo who is also a Berklee College of Music graduate, is a much in demand local arranger.

Jansen’s personal contributions to local culture and music are numerous, besides setting a high standard of performance in a continuous pursuit of perfection. As a music educator he nurtures greatness in progress, teaching and encouraging young musicians from the island to spread their wings and become prodigies. He is also tirelessly recording and is currently working on his 5th CD, an ambitious co-production with members of his quartet and a number of top contemporary names, artists he met while playing international Jazz Festivals. The CD titled NEW HORIZONS will featured 10 original tracks, having been recorded in the US and in Aruba.

Jansen’s previous work included Con Alma I & II, two magnificent classical solo guitar CDs, Versatility, a Caribbean jazz complilation of original composition and Jazz at Divi, an acoustic production consisting of timeless jazz standards, boleros, Brazilian music, even pop jazz, all tastefully arranged by Jansen and performed in the original and refreshing style of the Ivan Jansen Jazz Quartet.

The proud Jansen is also the father of brilliant Serghio Jansen, a Berklee College of Music graduate, currently working as a full time Jazz guitarist in NY.

Visit Divi Mega Resort any given Sunday, and experience one of Aruba’s truly simple pleasures!

Pictured here the Divi Jazz Quartet with Serghio, in for a guest appearance, also with exciting NY saxophonist Alex Han, on the island for vacation.

6 Things Infrequent Flyers Must Know

2012-05-18T08:00:00.004-04:00

Link: 6 Things Infrequent Flyers Must Know

Aruba Reef Protection Project

2012-05-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Purchase the bracelets at Jolly Pirates

MCM Tours Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa

2012-05-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

MCM Tours Specials

Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa

$1499.00 per person-double occupancy
8 days, 7 nights

Includes the following:

Non-Stop Roundtrip air From JFK or Newark (midweek travel)
Guestroom
Breakfast Buffet Daily
Lunch Daily
$150.00 Beverage credit (per room)
$200 Match Play Chips
Two $25.00 spa Credits
Roundtrip Transfers on Island

Travel from Apr. 9th 2012 thru Dec. 22nd, 2012. Must be booked by June 29th 2012

$1899.00 per person-double occupancy
8 days, 7 nights

Includes the following:

Non-Stop Roundtrip air From JFK or Newark (midweek travel)
Guestroom
Breakfast Buffet Daily
Lunch Daily
Unlimited beverages including alcohol(per room)
$200 Match Play Chips
2 - $25.00 spa Credits
Roundtrip Transfers on Island

Travel from Apr. 9th 2012 thru Dec. 22nd, 2012 Must be booked by June 15th 2012

The History Of Aruba’s Famous “Divi” Tree, The Fofoti

2012-05-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

Link: The History Of Aruba’s Famous “Divi” Tree, The Fofoti

This Fofoti tree pictured, can be viewed on the right (north side) of the road heading west out of Arikok National Park.

WestJet launches new non-stop service to Aruba

2012-05-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

Airline makes first flight to its 30th sun destination available from Toronto Pearson

CALGARY, May 6, 2012 /CNW/ - WestJet announced the launch of new, non-stop seasonal service between Toronto and Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. The inaugural flight departed Toronto's Pearson International Airport at 9 a.m. EDT Sunday.

"Without a doubt, Aruba is one of the most beautiful and culturally fascinating islands in the Caribbean," said John MacLeod, WestJet Vice-President, Network Management and Alliances. "With an average daily temperature of about 30 degrees, clear skies and cooling trade winds, the climate is perfect for a vacation at any time of the year. Aruba is our 30th sun destination available to Canadians on a non-stop basis from Toronto Pearson - another milestone in the continuing growth of WestJet from Canada's largest airport."

WestJet will fly between Toronto and Aruba once weekly on Sundays.

Toronto - Aruba (once weekly until October 21, 2012)

Flight	Departure	Arrival
From Toronto (WS 2614)	9 a.m.	1:53 p.m.
From Aruba (WS 2615)	2:45 p.m.	7:53 p.m.

"We are excited to celebrate with WestJet today the launch of another great service for our guests," said Pamela Griffith-Jones, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. "It's great to see WestJet continuing to grow its network at Canada's leading airport and we know that the addition of yet another sun destination from Toronto Pearson will be a great success."

Full schedule details and great one-way fares to Aruba are available from $229 plus applicable fees, taxes and surcharges by visiting westjet.com, calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538) or through your preferred travel agent.

Aruba is the latest WestJet destination served non-stop from Toronto Pearson. Other destinations include Kingston, Montego Bay, San Juan, Cancun, Holguin, Varadero, Nassau, Cozumel, Miami, Tampa, Turks and Caicos, and St. Maarten. Aruba is one of five new destinations the airline is launching as part of its 2012 summer schedule.

WestJet Vacations offers a great selection of vacation packages to Aruba for seven nights starting as low as $699 plus applicable fees, taxes and surcharges. Options include everything from beachfront, all-inclusive properties to efficiency accommodation with all the conveniences of home. For more information, visit westjetvacations.com, contact a WestJet Vacations Experience Specialist at 1-877-737-7001 or see your preferred travel agent.

About WestJet
WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 76-city North American and Caribbean network. Inducted into Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame and named one of Canada's best employers, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom and leather seats on its modern fleet of 98 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. With future confirmed deliveries for an additional 37 aircraft through 2018, WestJet strives to be one of the five most successful international airlines in the world

About WestJet Vacations
WestJet Vacations provides guests with affordable, reliable and easy-to-book travel experiences to 47 destinations in 13 countries, including the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Leveraging WestJet's fun and friendly image, extensive network and world-class guest experience, WestJet Vacations offers guests a great flight schedule and a wide variety of hotel and resort options to create fun and affordable vacation experiences. For more information, visit www.westjetvacations.com.

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Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive: Official Video 2011

2012-05-08T08:00:00.001-04:00

An anniversary without a party...

2012-05-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

This month the Aruban Donkey Sanctuary celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. In 1997 a few volunteers started catching and sheltering roaming donkeys. At first there were just 10 donkeys; by now there are 120 animals, who find a home at the sanctuary. Roaming donkeys are a hazard for the busy roads with heavy traffic and vice versa. The donkeys belong to the Aruban landscape, however, and they have become a tourist attraction: more than 25,000 visitors cross the gates of the sanctuary every year. There are still some 70 roaming donkeys left - still causing accidents.

Bringamosa

Unfortunately the sanctuary cannot do much for these donkeys; there is just no more space to take care of them. Since 2006 the foundation has been waiting for the conveyance of a terrain in Bringamosa and its surrounding area, so that a large area would become available for the donkeys. It is an ideal location, close to Arikok National Park, and thus a welcome addition for touristic purposes. However, before the papers are signed, the sanctuary cannot invest in permanent fences and buildings. We have begun building on a small scale, but that is risky: should the conveyance be canceled, then our investment is gone. Therefore just the bare necessities have been constructed, such as water troughs, a few fences and overhangs to provide shade for the donkeys that have been stationed at Bringamosa.

Summing up: for six years the volunteers have been waiting for DIP (Dienst Infrastructuur en Planning) to come up with a `statement of conveyance’ so that they would be able to continue to invest in this new sanctuary where more donkeys can be sheltered.

The move to Bringamosa would be a win-win situation, as fewer roaming donkeys would cause accidents and the visitors to the island can enjoy a more complete and more attractive nature reserve. At this time tour operators like ABC-Tours and De Palm Tours offer tours to their clients in which the sanctuary is a true tourist attraction. Let us be careful with this, as the island does not have an abundance of attractions to offer besides our beaches.

Coordinator
To be able to manage the sanctuary with its 45 volunteers, a full-time professional is a necessity. That is why Cede Aruba subsidized an annual salary for a coordinator in 2011, hoping that the foundation would have time enough to come to a financial agreement with the government. However, one year has gone by and no agreement has been reached. Starting in February 2011 we have tried in vain to make appointments with the minister in charge and with our Prime Minister. Our financial situation is now getting dire: the foundation is paying our coordinator from donation money and our means are getting depleted. This would result in closing the shelter off to visitors, which would lead to closing the shelter altogether, as a large part of our income comes from visitors. Then where would all 120 donkeys be? Hopefully it will never come to that.

Time to act
It is understandable that in this situation we cannot celebrate our anniversary in a big way. Because of the fact that the government has other priorities, one of the island’s most unique attractions is on the verge of a disaster. The sanctuary is a place where donkeys are sheltered and where young and old can come to enjoy themselves; it is also a place that urgently needs help from the government. We can be proud of our sanctuary – we can be proud because we take good care of our animals and we can be proud because we are a much-appreciated tourist attraction. Aruba’s national heritage should be protected. That is why the foundation that supervises the Aruban Donkey Sanctuary urges that a meeting with the ministers of our government will take place at an early date.

PLEASE help to support the Donkey Sanctuary by donating here.

The Aruba Donkey Sanctuary on Facebook

What's the Best Caribbean Beer? | CaribbeanTravelMag.com

2012-05-04T08:00:00.005-04:00

Link: What's the Best Caribbean Beer? | CaribbeanTravelMag.com

Harley-Davidson Celebrates Women Riders in Latin America and the Caribbean During International Female Ride Day

2012-05-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012)- Harley-Davidson honors women riders across the globe this May by inviting them to join Women Riders Month events. During the month of May, hundreds of women riders from Latin America to the Caribbean will join thousands of other women in countries around the world to showcase their passion for the sport of motorcycling during the 6th Annual International Female Ride Day. What began in 2007 with a simple concept of "connecting women with motorcycling" has grown into a worldwide event, founded by MOTORESS in Toronto, Canada, inviting women riders around the world to "just ride," an idea that is passionately supported by industry leader Harley-Davidson.

In celebration of this initiative, Aruba will be hosting their 3rd Annual Ladies of Harley Ride from May 4th to May 6th, consisting of a Garage Party at the dealership on May 4th, 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm, night ride on May 5th to Moomba Beach with live music by Dushi Band and daytime ride May 6th with DJ entertainment, food, drinks and prizes to announce the new Ladies of Harley Queen of 2012. Last year's event was very successful, inspiring many women to join the motorcycle world. This year, it promises to be even more successful as Karen Davidson, creative director for Harley-Davidson General Merchandise and Great-Granddaughter of Co-Founder William Davidson, will be in attendance.

"Women don't want to just go along for the ride," said Claudia Garber, Director of Women's Marketing Outreach at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. "Women want to feel empowered. They want their voices to be heard."

Motocicleta. Motorad. Moto. While the word motorcycle may be spelled or pronounced differently by female riders around the globe, the emotions and empowerment they share when they twist the throttle of their own motorcycle is universal. More and more women from all walks of life are getting in the saddle of their own motorcycles and grabbing life by the handlebars, and Harley-Davidson is their brand of choice. Harley-Davidson is the number one market share leader among women, selling more new motorcycles to women than any other motorcycle manufacturer.

Women Riders Month is an opportunity to celebrate the empowerment of women riders around the world and inspire more women to find their voice on a Harley-Davidson of their own. Throughout May, Harley-Davidson Motor Company and its worldwide network of dealers will host events to welcome women into the sport of motorcycling.

Visit the following Latin America and Caribbean dealers for events celebrating International Female Ride Day:

May 3- Harley-Davidson BMC (Mexico)

May 4-6- Harley-Davidson Aruba

May 5- Harley-Davidson Guatemala

May 5- Harley-Davidson Chile

May 5- Harley-Davidson Colombia

May 20- Harley-Davidson Costa Rica

May 5- Harley-Davidson Panamá

Karen Davidson is available LIVE from Aruba on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 7:00 AM ET - 10:00 AM ET and 11:30 AM ET - 2:30 PM ET

SOURCE: Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company:
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's website at www.harley-davidson.com.

Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2012

2012-05-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

October 5 & 6, 2012

Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2012

Savaneta Beach Aruba

2012-05-01T08:00:00.001-04:00

An Island to Call Your Own -- Right at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

2012-04-30T08:00:00.001-04:00

Pair Aruba Hotel Deals With a Private Beach Island for a Perfect Caribbean Vacation

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA--(Marketwire - Apr 24, 2012)- Aruba -- even the word alone conjures up images of beautiful beaches, friendly people, and relaxing with a tropical drink in hand. And it's all for good reason -- this breathtaking paradise offers everything a visitor could desire for a tropical getaway. And when visitors want to add a layer of luxury and seclusion to their Aruba spa resorts, they do it at the private island at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino.

Renaissance Island lets guests leave the cares of the world behind as they venture over to this exclusive getaway. The only island of its kind among hotels in Aruba on the beach, Renaissance Island features Aruba's only private beaches and is just an 8-minute water taxi ride away. It's truly an oasis with separate family-friendly beaches and beaches just for adults. Guests are invited to pamper themselves at the private Spa Cove, play a game of tennis, sit down to the delicious lunch specials at Papagayo Bar and Grill, or just lie back and enjoy the warm sun. A day on Renaissance Island is a day well spent.

Renaissance Island is even more attractive to guests who take advantage of the resort's "Twice the Paradise" package, which offers guests up to 40% off their stay. The promotion is available April 13 through December 21, 2012*.

To book the "Twice the Paradise" package, please visit www.renaissancearuba.com or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US. There, guests will also find other current Aruba hotel deals.

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, located in the heart of downtown Oranjestad, offers a waterfront oasis bursting with energy and excitement, and boasts two distinct resorts: one for families, one exclusively for adults. Both resorts offer excellent dining, shopping and endless entertainment. The Renaissance Marina Hotel is an adults-only haven with a sophisticated ambiance suited to singles and couples. For a family vacation, the Renaissance Ocean Suites has ample room and activities for everyone in the family.

This Aruba resort features an abundance of recreation for both adults and families from multiple pools to kids' activities. In addition, those who know Oranjestad restaurants will appreciate the resort's convenient location and on-site dining choices.

About the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Guests of the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino can enjoy a range of restaurants, the exclusive Okeanos Spa, an exciting nightlife and the only private beach in Aruba on Renaissance Island. Home to one of the most popular hotels in Aruba on the beach, the Renaissance Resort also offers convenient access to the best shopping in Aruba with top, brand name boutiques on-site.

Additionally, the Renaissance Convention Center is ideal for conferences, trade shows and events and can accommodate up to 1,600 people. The hotel offers 287 rooms and 269 suites on six floors, onsite valet parking, and 22,000 square feet of state-of-the-art banquet and meeting rooms.

*Valid seven days a week, new bookings only. All rates are based on two persons per room per night. Promotional rates are valid for reservations booked by April 30, 2012 and traveled by December 21, 2012.

Limited number of rooms are available for these promotions. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

Contact Information
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
Phone 297-583-6000

Historia di Aruba

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This is an amazing website full of Aruba history including photographs.

Tourism
If you scroll about half way down you will see a few photos of Palm beach in the 1950's, including an artist rendering of the newly completed Aruba Caribbean Hotel, the first luxury hotel on the island.

Also included are photos of the original:
Manchebo
Divi Divi
Aruba Beach Club

The page also mentions the Ritz Carlton but evidently has not been updated since construction has progressed.