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Events Coming Up Soon
The Bahamas Weekly Events |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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Networking with the power of the Internet is invaluable. Below are some websites that might interest you traveling to the Bahamas:
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ARUBA CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2 0 0 8 |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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ARUBA CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2 0 0 8 (Aruba's Calendar of events is continuously updated throughout the year)
** BONBINI FESTIVAL - YEAR-ROUND ** Is a year-round folkloric event every Tuesday night from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. Arts and crafts, local foods, drinks, music and dances. A small entrance fee applies. ** ONE COOL SUMMER: Watapana Food & Art Festival ** The One Cool Summer Watapana Festival has been cancelled for 2008. This was an annual event that took place every Wednesday from around 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM during May-Sep on the area between Occidental Aruba and Hyatt. A variety of local art, food and drinks was offered. It should be rescheduled for next year. ** Dates of certain events are subject to change ** AUGUST EVENT / LOCATION 21 Thursday 14TH ARUBA INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Professional and amateur golfers team up in this 2-day, 36-hole tournament that includes gifts, prizes, special events and parties. to participate in this tournament. Email or visit the website www.tierradelsol.com 22 Friday 14TH ARUBA INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Email or visit the website www.tierradelsol.com 23 Saturday L. Q. 14TH ARUBA INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Email or visit the website www.tierradelsol.com 24 Sunday 14TH ARUBA INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Email or visit the website www.tierradelsol.com 25 Monday 14TH ARUBA INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Email or visit the website www.tierradelsol.com 28 Thursday ONE COOL SUMMER IRON MAN CLASSIC DRAG RACE An international drag race and qualifying competition marks the end of the Summit Super Series 2008 organized by The Boss Racing Foundation and held at the Aruba International Raceway Park in San Nicolas. Contact Juan Werleman Tel.(297)-585-5716 / Tel. (297) 562-8818. Email or go to website: ArubaDrag 29 Friday ONE COOL SUMMER IRON MAN CLASSIC DRAG RACE Contact Juan Werleman Tel.(297)-585-5716 / Tel. (297) 562-8818. Email or go to website: ArubaDrag 30 Saturday N. M. ONE COOL SUMMER IRON MAN CLASSIC DRAG RACE Contact Juan Werleman Tel.(297)-585-5716 / Tel. (297) 562-8818. Email or go to website: ArubaDrag 31 Sunday SEPTEMBER EVENT / LOCATION 06 Saturday 2ND CARIBBEAN SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL Headlining the event is internationally-acclaimed, Grammy and Emmy-award winning pianist and composer Michel Camilo. Also featuring Delbert Bernabela, Robert Jeandor and his Solo Banda Show, Antonio Bello Blues, JEMM, and Randal Corsen. Tel: + 297-582-1010 or Emailand at The Entertainment Group tel: +297-588-0211 or Email 07 Sunday F. Q. 2ND CARIBBEAN SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL Tel: + 297-582-1010 or Emailand at The Entertainment Group tel: +297-588-0211 or Email 08 Monday 09 Tuesday TURIBANA TO SANTA CRUZ 10K RACE Open road race that starts at 6:00 am from the bakery of Panaderia del Campo, in Noord, and finishes at the Betico Croes Sports Complex (Compleho Deportico Betico Croes) in Santa Cruz. Registration begins as of August 1, 2006. For more information and inscription contact Mr. Jesse Beukenboom at IDEFRE tel: 297-585-4987 or Fax: 297-583-6478, Email 24 Wednesday 3RD ARUBA PIANO FESTIVAL Five unforgetable days of classical music, presented by some of World’s finest musicians. The festival also features a piano competition,workshops and master classes. For additional information please contact Mr. Armand Simon at Tel. (297) 737-6797 Email. 25 Thursday 3RD ARUBA PIANO FESTIVAL Contact Mr. Armand Simon at Tel. (297) 737-6797 Email. 26 Friday 3RD ARUBA PIANO FESTIVAL Contact Mr. Armand Simon at Tel. (297) 737-6797 Email. 27 Saturday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC A no limit Texas Hold em poker tournament that brings together people from all over the world to compete for millions of dollars. The Ultimate Bet's 2008 event is part of the 8th season of the World Poker Tour program, which airs on the Travel Channel. The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. 3RD ARUBA PIANO FESTIVAL Contact Mr. Armand Simon at Tel. (297) 737-6797 E-mail info@arubapianofestival.com or go to www.arubapianofestival.com 28 Sunday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. 3RD ARUBA PIANO FESTIVAL Contact Mr. Armand Simon at Tel. (297) 737-6797 E-mail info@arubapianofestival.com or go to www.arubapianofestival.com 29 Monday N. M. ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. 30 Tuesday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. OCTOBER EVENT / LOCATION 01 Wednesday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC A no limit Texas Hold em poker tournament that brings together people from all over the world to compete for millions of dollars. The Ultimate Bet's 2008 event is part of the 8th season of the World Poker Tour program, which airs on the Travel Channel. The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. 02 Thursday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. 03 Friday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. OCTOBER FEST 2007 A concert series featuring musical stars from Aruba and the Caribbean region. Contact Mr. Ruben Garcia Garcia at Tel: (297) 582-9093, Fax (297) 583-0778 or Click Here to email us Venue: Don Elias Mansur Ballpark 04 Saturday ULTIMATEBET.COM ARUBA POKER CLASSIC The tournament will take place at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Contact Eva via Email for additional information. 05 Sunday ARUBA FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K & 10K RUN A 5K and 10K race, following a circular route, beginning and ending at the Fire House in Tanki Flip, is open to all runners. The race begins at 5:30 p.m. Registration starts on September 1, 2007. For more information and inscription contact Mr. Jesse Beukenboom at IDEFRE tel: 297-585-4987 or Fax: 297-583-6478, Email 10 Friday 7TH ARUBA MUSIC FESTIVAL Venue: TBA A spectacular, star studded, two day international concert, which last year performance was Lionel Richie, other past featured performances by Pat Benatar, the Doobie Brothers, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Chicago, Jackson Browne and John Mayer. Contact ATA Special Events at Tel: (297) 582-3777.Fax (297) 583-7403 for more information call 1-800 TO-ARUBA orEmail 11 Saturday 7TH ARUBA MUSIC FESTIVAL Contact ATA Special Events at Tel: (297) 582-3777.Fax (297) 583-7403 for more information call 1-800 TO-ARUBA orEmail 24 Friday ARUBA INTERNATIONAL BEACH TENNIS A fun and unique international tennis tournament to be held on Eagle beach across of Le Dome Restaurant. Contact Sjoerd de Vries at (297) 963-4525 or Aruba Tennis (297) 583-7074 Fax. (297) 588-4278 Email or visit the website www.arubabeachtennis.com for additional information. 25 Saturday ARUBA INTERNATIONAL BEACH TENNIS Contact Sjoerd de Vries at (297) 963-4525 or Aruba Tennis (297) 583-7074 Fax. (297) 588-4278 Email or visit the website www.arubabeachtennis.com for additional information. 26 Sunday ARUBA INTERNATIONAL BEACH TENNIS Contact Sjoerd de Vries at (297) 963-4525 or Aruba Tennis (297) 583-7074 Fax. (297) 588-4278 Email or visit the website www.arubabeachtennis.com for additional information. 31 Friday HALLOWEEN PALOMARGA GRAND FINAL POINT SERIES A national point series event that place at International Raceway Park Palo Marga in San Nicolas. Contact Juan Werleman Tel.(297)-585-5716 / Tel. (297) 562-8818. Email or go to website: ArubaDrag 4TH ARUBA KLM OPEN TOURNAMENT Competitors, primarily from the Netherland, participate in a tournament held at The Links at Divi All Inclusive Resort and Tierra del Sol. Email or visit the website www.tierradelsol.com ARUBA INTERNATIONAL BEACH TENNIS A fun and unique international tennis tournament to be held on Eagle beach across of Le Dome Restaurant. Contact Sjoerd de Vries at (297) 963-4525 or Aruba Tennis (297) 583-7074/ Fax. (297) 588-4278 Email or visit the website www.arubabeachtennis.com for additional information. NOVEMBER EVENT / LOCATION 07 Friday 26THINTERNATIONAL VETERAN TENNIS CLASSIC Veteran tennis tournament with the participation of players from USA, Germany, Virgin Island, Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba. Event to be held at the Aruba Racquet Club. Mr. Humphrey Hose at Tel. (297) 586-0215/ Fax.(297) 586-0215 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 08 Saturday 26THINTERNATIONAL VETERAN TENNIS CLASSIC Event to be held at the Aruba Racquet Club. Mr. Humphrey Hose at Tel. (297) 586-0215/ Fax.(297) 586-0215 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 5:30 pm CROSS COUNTRY 5K Start: Alto Vista at 5:30 p.m. Contact Mr. Jesse Beukenboom at IDEFRE tel: 297-585-4987 or Fax: 297-583-6478, E-mail. 09 Sunday 26THINTERNATIONAL VETERAN TENNIS CLASSIC Event to be held at the Aruba Racquet Club. Mr. Humphrey Hose at Tel. (297) 586-0215/ Fax.(297) 586-0215 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 10 Monday 26THINTERNATIONAL VETERAN TENNIS CLASSIC Event to be held at the Aruba Racquet Club. Mr. Humphrey Hose at Tel. (297) 586-0215/ Fax.(297) 586-0215 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 11 Tuesday 26THINTERNATIONAL VETERAN TENNIS CLASSIC Event to be held at the Aruba Racquet Club. Mr. Humphrey Hose at Tel. (297) 586-0215/ Fax.(297) 586-0215 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday F. M. 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Celebrating its 18th anniversary, this annual international catamaran regatta decorates Aruba's turquoise waters with the colorful sails of catamarans from Europe, North- and South America. Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 14 Friday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 5:30 pm DIABETIC WALK Start: TBA at 5:30 p.m. Contact Mr. Jesse Beukenboom at IDEFRE tel: 297-585-4987 or Fax: 297-583-6478, E-mail. 15 Saturday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 16 Sunday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 17 Monday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 18 Tuesday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 19 Wednesday L. Q. 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 20 Thursday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 21 Friday 18TH ARUBA HEINEKEN CATAMARAN REGATTA Contact ATA Special Events at tel: 297-582-3777, fax: 297-583-7403 or Email for additional information. 22 Saturday 8:30 am FOOD FESTIVAL & SHOPPING BAZAAR Most stores located on main street Caya G.F. Betico Croes are open 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The main street will be closed for all traffic from 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment and stores will offer incentives, special gifts and raffles. Malls are open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Series of painting workshops given by Aruba's international painter Gustave Nouel showing you the basics of painting and how to explore the secrets of mixing colors in a harmonious way. Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 23 Sunday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 24 Monday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 25 Tuesday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 26 Wednesday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 27 Thursday N. M. THANKSGIVING DAY PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 28 Friday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 29 Saturday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA 30 Sunday PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR TOURISTS BY GUSTAVE NOUEL Contact Multi Media at Tel. (297) 583-9039 / Fax. (297) 583-0102 or Click Here to email us or Click here to email ATA DECEMBER EVENT / LOCATION 05 Friday F. Q. SAINT NICOLAS DAY Adults and children celebrate annually the birthday of Sinterklaas (Sint Nicolas). Traditionally, Saint Nicolas arrives with his "Zwarte Pieten" (helpers) at the Paardenbaai Harbour in Oranjestad just before his birthday to greet the children of Aruba and reward them with gifts for their good behavior during the year. Grown-ups may also be treated to an unexpected gift or two. 06 Saturday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Almost all stores located downtown at the mainstreet will be open from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. The mainstreet will be closed for all traffic from 8:30 am until 8:00 pm. There will be live entertainment throughout the mainstreet (Caya Betico Croes) and Shopping Malls (Renaissance Mall, Renaissance Market Place and the Royal Plaza Mall). The Stores located in the shopping malls will be open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. Stores will have incentives, special gifts, raffles at all shopping malls. 13 Saturday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Almost all stores located downtown at the mainstreet will be open from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. The mainstreet will be closed for all traffic from 8:30 am until 8:00 pm. There will be live entertainment throughout the mainstreet (Caya Betico Croes) and Shopping Malls (Renaissance Mall, Renaissance Market Place and the Royal Plaza Mall). The Stores located in the shopping malls will be open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. Stores will have incentives, special gifts, raffles at all shopping malls. 20 Saturday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Almost all stores located downtown at the mainstreet will be open from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. The mainstreet will be closed for all traffic from 8:30 am until 8:00 pm. There will be live entertainment throughout the mainstreet (Caya Betico Croes) and Shopping Malls (Renaissance Mall, Renaissance Market Place and the Royal Plaza Mall). The Stores located in the shopping malls will be open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. Stores will have incentives, special gifts, raffles at all shopping malls. 25 Thursday CHRISTMAS DAY National holiday - official day of rest. Official holiday celebrated with special season's delicacies, food, drinks, family traditions and exchange of gifts. Pictures of traditional Christmas lights in Aruba! 26 Friday BOXING DAY National holiday - official day of rest. 27 Saturday N. M. FIRE WORKS EVENTS Fire works and fire crackers display at various sites. 28 Sunday FIRE WORKS EVENTS Fire works and fire crackers display at various sites. 8:00 pm DANDE FESTIVAL A true cultural music Festival at Club Caiquetio, Paradera. Starts at 8:00 p.m. 29 Monday FIRE WORKS EVENTS Fire works and fire crackers display at various sites. 30 Tuesday FIRE WORKS EVENTS Fire works and fire crackers display at various sites. 31 Wednesday NEW YEARS EVE FIRE WORKS EVENTS Fire works and fire crackers display at various sites. 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The British Virgin Islands - 2008 Events Calendar. |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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Experience the British Virgin Islands - Click on the link for the 2008 Events Calendar. |
The Bahamas Island Hop Tour |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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Immerse yourself in a breathtaking tour of The Bahamas with 22 panoramic views and videos. Choose from two options for viewing: Download the full experience to your computer for a full-screen, self-guided tour, or watch streaming videos and 360 views right now online. http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/biih/index.aspx The Berry Islands/Chub Cay Marina Bimini Cat Island/Bennett's Harbour/The Hermitage, Mount Alvernia Grand Bahama Island/Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort/Lucayan National Park Eleuthera/Harbour Island/Dunmore Town, Harbour Island/Glass Window Bridge, Eleuthera The Exumas/Oceanfront Resorts, George Town/Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park Long Island/Cartwright's Cave, Hamilton's Settlement/Dean's Blue Hole, Stella Maris Mayaguana/Baycaneer Beach Resort, Pirate's Well Nassau/Paradise Island/Ardastra Gardens, Nassau |
Antigua & Barbuda listing from the tourist board |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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Antigua & Barbuda WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
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Anguilla Calendar of Events |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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Anguilla Calendar of Events |
Caribbean Calendar |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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Island Calendars:
Anguilla Not as much goes on here, but that's part Anguilla's attraction. Antigua & Barbuda Extensive all year listing from the tourist board Aruba Perhaps more than you want to know, including bowling leagues Barbados You may need to click on the bottom for the current month. British Virgin Islands Click on the arrows in the upper left and right corners to change months Cozumel, Mexico Local religious festivals highlight the year. Puerto Rico All the major celebrations St. Barts (Barthelemy) Scroll down for the whole year St. Lucia Numerous festivals still aimed at the locals, not tourists St. Martin/St. Maarten Scroll down for the whole year Trinidad & Tobago In addition to Carnival, numerous local festivals in summer and fall. |
The Islands of The Bahamas. |
Start Date: 1/1/2008 |
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While you’re online planning your trip, check out the annual events planned throughout The Islands of The Bahamas. That way, when you’re on vacation soaking up some sun, you’ll know exactly where and when to soak up some Bahamian Culture. Junkanoo Summer Festival: Nassau/Paradise Island. Jul 12-Aug 4, 2008 |
Charleston Area Convention and Visitor Bureau |
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Plenty of Excuses to come back. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/tour/events.html North Charleston Farmer's Market |
Kids Sea Camp Grand Bahama |
Start Date: 8/9/2008 |
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Kids Sea Camp The ocean is emerging as the newest campground, making the traditional summer camp in the forest yesterday's news. Grand Bahama Island, in partnership with Pelican Bay at Lucaya Hotel and International Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO), the renown dolphin and PADI 5 Star Gold Palm IDC dive center, will host the island's first "Kids Sea Camp Grand Bahama" – one of the few summer camps to include parents in the adventure. |
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