Blogging to Aruba

Aruba Customs has Started eSeaClear for Visiting Yachts

2010-03-13T15:06:20-05:00

All At Sea- The Caribbean's Waterfront Magazine
As of March 2010 the Aruba customs has started to implement the Eseaclear system, http://www.eseaclear.com/, for yachts visiting Aruba.

Addtional port information http://www.renaissancemarina.com/clearance-procedures/

Cruise Visitors Can Plan Aruba Wedding on ArubaByCruise.com

2010-03-09T11:13:44-05:00

Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino now offer cruise visitors an opportunity to have their wedding on Aruba’s world famous beaches while their ship is docked in the Port in Oranjestad.

Couples who visit our www.ArubaByCruise.com site can get all the information they need about marriage requirements in Aruba. Aruba is the perfect wedding destination for couples and their guests when in port.

That is why the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority now offers cruise visitors the opportunity to link to the www.weddings.arubamarriott.com site. This site, exclusively designed to help couples plan their wedding, will allow couples to plan everything, from A-Z.

Together the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority and the Aruba Marriott & Stellaris Casino will convince the cruise passenger that a single day in Aruba is not enough to enjoy all there is on this “One Happy Island”.

According to Mrs. Tamara Waldron, Executive Director of the Aruba Cruise Tourism (ACT), “Our goal is to create new opportunities in which we can showcase Aruba and increase the opportunity of converting cruise visitors into repeat guests.”

Courtesy: Aruba.com

Aruba Meets all Your Shopping Needs

2010-03-05T10:40:23-05:00

A nice summary of present shopping options on the island, exclusive of downtown shops with the exception of the Ren Mall & Marketplace.

"Aruba Meets all Your Shopping Needs
http://www.aruba.com/news/general-news/aruba-meets-all-your-shopping-needs/

Paseo Herencia, a shopping & entertainment centre, is a new “old style” plaza surrounded by shopping, dining and a state of the art movie theatre. There is also a main stage featuring a nightly waterworks extravaganza and musical performances against a backdrop of Aruban architectural designs which also showcase the island’s heritage. Shops at Paseo Herencia are open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shops include Hunkemöller a leading European fashion store, Baci de Roma an Italian women’s boutique and one of three Aruba Aloe stores located on Aruba. For more information please visit: www.paseoherencia.com

Palm Beach Plaza just opened in January 2010! The Palm Beach Plaza is situated on 30,000 square meters of Aruba’s most prime property. Located just moments away from Aruba’s Palm Beach Hotels, the centre is a multi-level mall with approximately 15,000 square meters of fine shopping, dining and entertainment as well as a luxury condominium complex. A variety of businesses include a rock-climbing wall, 42 retail stores, a bowling alley, a movie theatre, a day spa, restaurants, a food court, ATMs machines, over 350 parking spaces, valet parking, a carwash, and 24 hour security. For more information please visit: www.palmbeachplaza.com

South Beach Centre recently opened with several very popular restaurants and hang-outs including The Hard Rock Cafe, South Beach Lounge, Buster’s Garage, and Café Rembrandt, as well as boutiques offering resort wear, high fashions, chic jewelry, and much more.

The Village, as its name implies, is a quaint shopping and dining village featuring Dutch-colonial style buildings housing original boutiques and popular restaurants. The Village’s Chinolatino restaurant and club promotes a wide variety of concerts and parties. During the year food and wine festivals are also held at The Village.

The Renaissance Marketplace at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is lined with boutique retail and specialty shops, cafés, restaurants and entertainment options. Open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, the Renaissance Marketplace is the ideal place to pick up everything from a quick bite to eat to a pair of designer sunglasses. Live nightly entertainment is a draw for those who want to add a little sizzle while enjoying scenic views of the Marina. Opened in November 2009, the Starbucks, the second in the Caribbean, now shares the enjoyment of Starbucks specialty coffee and legendary service with Aruba’s locals and visitors.

The Renaissance Mall in the heart of downtown Oranjestad houses over 60 stores offering an array of women’s and men’s apparel, footwear, luggage and leather, perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry and accessories, spirits, and cigars. With recent upgrades the Renaissance Mall carries the latest collections of luxury brands, like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Salvatore Ferragamo, as well as other international high-end brands, like Calvin Klein, Guess, Lacoste, and Polo Ralph Lauren at about a 30 percent discount. An atrium cafe, in-house Belgian chocolatier, newly renovated day spa, full-service beauty salon, and 24-hour casino are also onsite. For more information, please visit www.shoprenaissancearuba.com/mall"

Aruba's Donkey Sanctuary

2010-03-01T09:37:19-05:00

Aruba Donkey Sanctuary February 2010 Newsletter

The Ritz-Carlton Aruba

2010-02-17T10:56:42-05:00

Ritz-Carlton is to open a luxury new resort on the Caribbean island of Aruba’s famed Palm Beach.

ASIA Travel Tips.com Monday, 11 January 2010

The 320-room oceanfront resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, will offer several restaurants, a luxurious spa, two swimming pools, 24-hour casino and Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau family program, which introduces young guests to Aruba’s natural wonders and cultural traditions. In addition to spacious rooms and suites, the hotel will include The Ritz-Carlton Club, a private floor accessible only by elevator key and offering light fare and dedicated concierge service throughout the day.

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, projected to open in late 2012, will be the seventh location in The Ritz-Carlton portfolio of Caribbean properties, joining existing hotels in St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, Mexico and The Bahamas.

“Aruba is an island destination with growing appeal to the discerning travelers from Europe and the United States. Its spectacular beaches and magnificent views make the island one of those exceptional places in the Southern Caribbean, blending serenity and scenic attractions our guests seek when planning a vacation,” said Ezzat Coutry, senior vice president, Southeast Region, Caribbean and Latin America, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. “It is an extraordinary location for luxury development on the island.”

Located off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is renowned for miles of white powder sand beaches and crystal blue water that boasts a warm tropical climate year-round. The 21 mile-long island is situated on the southern part of the Caribbean Sea and features many diverse influences as a result of its rich history.

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba is located in Palm Beach, home to some of the island’s finest beaches. Lush tropical surroundings and a balmy temperature allow for swimming, sunbathing and relaxation by the water. The resort will bring a new level of elegance in accommodations and amenities to the island.