News from Aruba

Tuscany restaurant closes

October 1st, 2007

The Tuscany Italian restaurant at the Aruba Marriott Resort closed today. It will reopen as a Ruth’s Chris Steak House on January 21 2008.

Aruba Piano Festival 2007

September 3rd, 2007

The second Aruba Piano Festival will take place September 27 – 30 2007. Tickets go on sale today and are available from Samson Bookstore on LG Smith Boulevard and UNOCA, Vondellaan 2, Oranjestad.

No damage from Hurricane Felix

September 2nd, 2007

Hurricane Felix passed around 100 km north of Aruba today. The island experienced only rough surf and rain showers. No damage has been reported and Queen Beatrix International Airport has reopened.

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Aruba

July 31st, 2007

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced a new daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba commencing November 10 2007. Flights will depart Fort Lauderdale at 11 am, arriving at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport at 3.05 pm. Return flights will leave Aruba at 3.55 pm, arriving at Fort Lauderdale at 6 pm.

Aruba Music Festival 2007

July 20th, 2007

Tickets for the 6th Aruba Music Festival are now on sale. The event will be held at the Aruba Entertainment Centre on October 5/6 and will feature Richard Marx and Robin Gibb. Tickets are available from the Aruba Tourism Authority website (www.aruba.com).