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Resort Profile: The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:27:59 +0000

A recent renovation and prime Palm Beach location place the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba a cut above your typical Holiday Inn, with a wide array of amenities (casino, spa, kids’ and seniors’ programs, etc.) that put it in the same class as other full-service Aruba resorts with fancier brand names…

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Aruba Suspect Not Cooperating, But Will Be Released

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:27:51 +0000

Aruba officials say that Gary Giordano, the travel companion of missing U.S. tourist Robyn Gardner, has stopped answering investigators’ questions. And while they vow to get to the bottom of the case, authorities in the island nation say they will set Giordano free after weeks in detention.

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Fall Travel Deals to Aruba

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:28:06 +0000

Now through December, take advantage of some fun package deals from these Aruba hotels:

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts‘ “Experience Aruba Green Vacation” package is perfect for adults looking to explore Aruba’s natural beauty and history. The package includes hotel accommodations with a balcony or terrace, full American Breakfast daily, a three-course Aruban dinner for two prepared by local chefs, a tour of the Aruba Aloe Factory, and a guided hike through Arikok National Park with a native ranger. Rates start at $2,164 per couple for an 8-day, 7-night trip. For more information call 888-4-BUCUTI. Book Now

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New Aruba Music Explosion Debuts This Month

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:28:04 +0000

Sept. 22-24 will mark the debut of the new Aruba Music Explosion, a three-day music festival featuring headliners Air Supply, Michael Bolton, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tanon, Luis Fonsi, Servando y Florentino, and Felipe Pelaez.

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30% Off This Fall at Holiday Inn Aruba

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:27:55 +0000

European Plan (EP) rates have been cut 30 percent for fall travel at the Holiday Inn resort on Aruba’s Palm Beach. Rates for stays between now and Dec. 29 have been reduced to as little as $86 per person, per night. A two-night minimum stay is required.

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U.S. Woman Missing in Aruba; Suspect Questioned

admin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:27:51 +0000

In a case with echoes of the Natalie Holloway disappearance, a U.S. woman has been missing in Aruba for a week after last being seen near Baby Beach. In this instance, however, authorities have quickly named a suspect — the woman’s American traveling companion.

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55% Off at Holiday Inn Aruba Thru Oct. 31

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:27:50 +0000

The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba on famous Palm Beach is offering a great deal on summer and fall travel. The Sizzlin’ Summer Sale cuts rates on all-inclusive and EP stays by 55%, which translates to as little as $62 per-person, per-night when opting for the EP plan. All-inclusive nightly rates start at $158 per-person.

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Aruba Hi-Winds Festival Gets Under Sail!

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:27:51 +0000

If you’re heading to Aruba this weekend, be sure to check out the 25th annual Aruba Hi-Winds competition, the largest amateur windsurfing event in the Caribbean. The event runs from June 29-July 4 and features windsurfers and kiteboarders from around the world, competing in categories that include men, women, masters, and kids, as well as course racing, slalom and freestyle for kite surfing, a long distance race, and a King and Queen of the Huts contest. Winners will receive $1,000 prizes.

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Aruba Aloe Package

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:27:58 +0000

Aruba and aloe make a soothing combination: the aloe vera plant grows wild in the island’s desert outback, and there’s even an Aloe Factory that you can visit during your stay.

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Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival Gets Down on Memorial Day Weekend

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:28:07 +0000

Jennifer Hudson and R&B “supergroup” Heads of State — featuring Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill — will headline the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival this Memorial Day weekend. The concert presents island visitors an opportunity to visit Aruba’s second-largest city, San Nicolas: events will be held at the downtown Joe Laveist Sport Park.

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Prove Worthy, and You Can Hang in Aruba with the Patriots Cheerleaders

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:28:27 +0000

The New England Patriots cheerleaders are heading down to Aruba for a photo shoot next month, and the Aruba Marriott Resort is running a contest that promises to score with anyone…

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Something Special: Reviews of the Renaissance Resorts of Aruba and Curacao

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:28:02 +0000

The designers of the Renaissance hotels in Aruba and Curacao faced similar challenges — namely, a lack of beach access at the properties — and came up with innovate solutions that makes each of these resorts rather unique. Travel writer Clint Brownfield recently visited both properties and fills you in on all the details about these two luxury hotels that offer the convenience of a downtown location without sacrificing sun and sand…

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Aruba Carnival Discounts and Events

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:28:08 +0000

With the longest Carnival season since the 1940s in full swing, now’s the perfect time to get away to Aruba – and away from the frigid winter – with a plenitude of deals and events happening throughout the month.

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New Review: Riu Palace Aruba

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:28:19 +0000

One of the newer additions on Aruba is the Hotel Riu Palace, an all-inclusive resort that opened in 2007 on Palm Beach, arguably the best beach on the island. It has 450 rooms and suites appointed in Caribbean style, five restaurants and five bars and a wide range of activities, including two swimming pools, one just for kids, the other for adults, which comes with a Jacuzzi for further watery relaxation.

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New Review: Occidental Grand Aruba

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:28:16 +0000

The Occidental Grand Aruba underwent a $24-million renovation in 2008 – and a name change; it had been the Allegro Aruba Hotel. The new digs feature 380 rooms and suites and a casino slated to open in February of 2011. If you’ve got the coin, a good upgrading option is the Royal Club service here, which includes more personalized service, and private check-in and dining. It is located on Palm Beach, where many of the island’s high-end, high-rise resorts are found.

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New Reviews: The Divi All-Inclusive Resorts of Aruba

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:27:56 +0000

Divi Resorts twin all-inclusive hotels in Aruba are among the most popular on the island, and have been for years. Here’s what About.com all-inclusives expert Paul Kandarian has to say in his new overviews of the Divi Aruba and Tamarijn Aruba resorts:

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One-Week Christmas Special at Bucuti and Tara Beach Resorts in Aruba

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:29:14 +0000

Couples looking for that idyllic Caribbean Christmas should take a look Aruba’s Bucuti and Tara Beach Resorts’ “Dreaming of a White Christmas” special, which runs the week of Dec. 19 through Christmas day.

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Hyatt Regency Does Thanksgiving Dinner in Aruba

admin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:28:36 +0000

Taking the family to the Hyatt Regency Aruba this Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have you can’t have a traditional Turkey Day. The resort is offering special meals and buffet deals that cater to the American holiday, infusing the bird, cranberry, and potatoes with a Caribbean sensibility.

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Aruba Testimonial #3

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:22:57 +0000

Find out why Aruba has more repeat visits than any other Caribbean island.

Holiday Inn Aruba Offers $10 Accommodations on 10/10/10

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:27:59 +0000

Book before Aug. 15 for a stay at the Holiday Inn Resort in Palm Beach, Aruba on Oct. 10 and get that night for just $10.

Of course, there’s a catch: You have to make a minimum six-night booking and all-inclusive stays are ineligible — but hey, ten bucks. All room categories are valid.

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Aruba Marriott Offers 15,000 Rewards Points for 15th Anniversary Fete

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:28:27 +0000

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40% and Kids Free: Summer Stays at All-Inclusive Occidental Grand Aruba

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:27:54 +0000

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Richard Gere to Host First Aruba International Film Festival and Green Initiative

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:28:14 +0000

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Aruba ‘Skeleton’ Dive Photo Sparks Inquiry

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:28:08 +0000

U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba in 2005, and now officials are investigating whether a photo taken by American tourists in October shows her remains at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea.

Divers are trying to retrace the path that Patti and John Muldowney took when they took the photo during a snorkeling trip off the east coast of Aruba. The Pennsylvania couple didn’t notice anything unusual during their trip, but spotted what they believed to be a submerged skeleton in a photo when they returned home from vacation. Others say the picture is simply a rock formation, not the remains of Holloway or anyone else.

Even Holloway’s parents reportedly are skeptical — not surprising given the countless twists, turns and false leads that have arisen in this case over the years as Holloway’s family seeks a sign that their daughter is still alive, closure if she isn’t, and at least some sense of justice if she turns out to have been a victim of foul play.

Aruba ‘Skeleton’ Dive Photo Sparks Inquiry originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 at 16:43:31.

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Aruba, Curacao Look Beyond Oil, Seek Green Energy

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:50:46 +0000

Even the biggest fans of Aruba and Curacao must admit that it’s jarring for visitors to see the big oil refineries on these islands spewing tons of pollutants across the otherwise brilliant blue Caribbean skies.

It’s part of the reality of living in a world fueled by hydrocarbons, and some of the fuel made here is destined for U.S. gas tanks. However, its good to know that both islands are also taking steps toward a greener future.

The Tera Kora and Playa Kanoa wind farms in Curacao, for example, will soon put out a combined 30 megawatts of clean power, and Aruba also is building a 30 megawatt wind farm — a great legacy for future generations of residents of two islands where Dutch heritage and steady trade winds makes alternative energy projects like these a natural fit.

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Aruba, Curacao Look Beyond Oil, Seek Green Energy originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 10:44:52.

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