Aruba News by Visitaruba

Ling & Sons with another Healthy Challenge event: Bike Tour

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:01:06 AST

As part of the ongoing "IGA Caribbean Healthy Challenge" events, Ling & Sons IGA Supercenter are organizing a Bike Tour on May 20th.

How long can a visitor stay in Aruba?

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:49:42 AST

This is a question we get asked often. DIMAS, Aruba's Immigration Department have issued some information about this and also application for extension of stays, how long a person can stay if they own property on Aruba and so forth.

Soul Beach 2012 is almost here!

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:50:53 AST

2012 marks the 12th time this festival will be held in Aruba, and it promises to be a great event culminating on Memorial Day Weekend. With accomplished artists like LL Cool J, Ledisi, R. Kelly, and Melanie Fiona it definitely looks to be one of the best Soul Beach events yet.

Traffic changes due to roadworks in Oranjestad

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:30:49 AST

Some closure of Havenstraat located behind the Renaissance Mall will affect west-bound traffic. Also works continue in La SalleStraat and will be closed from the Texaco roundabout westwards. The current phases of both these roadwork projects are expected to be completed in about 4 weeks.

Papillon prepares a treat for Mother's Day

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:40:06 AST

Any diets will have to go on temporary hold this Sunday so Mom’s can be treated to a delicious brunch at Papillon Restaurant. A very flexible menu is laid out with several mouthwatering options to choose from.

Apple afficionados to get new and improved iStore in Aruba

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:57:14 AST

People who love all things Apple will be delighted to know that the only local iStore will be expanded to almost four times its previous size and will carry the complete Apple product line.

Figure skating champion Johnny Weir takes time out at the Aruba Westin

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:58:03 AST

Having announced his return to competitive figure skating earlier this year, three time US figure skating champion Johnny Weir must have felt he needed to take some time out in Aruba before getting into a rigorous training schedule and what he calls an almost "monk-like" existence required for competing at a top level.

Eetcafe the Paddock gives cash in coins to Clown Doctors

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:34:41 AST

Instead of keeping the tips for themselves, the Paddock team have donated a huge bottle of coins to the Clown Doctors in recognition for the admirable work that the Clown Doctors do for sick kids and elderly in Aruba.

Increased airlift between Aruba and Brazil, via Bogota

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:32:22 AST

A new flight serving Brasilia from Bogota and vice-versa will commence on June 2nd, 2012, operating 4 times per week on an Airbus A319 aircraft. Connections with Aruba will be via Avianca.

Marc Anthony will headline 2012 Aruba Film Festival's Concert Series

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:21:13 AST

The 2012 Aruba International Film Festival is looking more like a major concert event in its own right, aside from a film festival. No big names have been announced yet for the film festival itself although it is rumored that oscar-winning film editor Pietro Scalia could be one of them. Nonetheless several high-profile musical stars are lined up. Multi-platinum artist Marc Anthony will headline the festival's Concert Series in addition to the previously announced and much-anticipated concert by Colombian solo artist Juanes who has won no less than seventeen Latin Grammy Awards and a Grammy Award also.