Hi there! This is the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Monday, May 7th to Sunday, May 13th or also known as timeshare week 18.

My shoutout for this week goes to a good friend and supporter, Tracey Beaver. Every time I see her she just makes me smile and her words of encouragement have been instrumental to me. She is one of the earliest guests on One Happy Podcast on Episode 8 as well as Episode 74.

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So this week’s highlight is Mother’s Day which is a very special day down on the island. Let’s head straight to the events section:

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Mother’s Day in Aruba

When: 13 May (all day)

Where: Aruba

Are you in Aruba for Mother’s Day? Be sure to celebrate your mom on this special day! Many restaurants will be offering great deals and delicious menu selections making for a Mother’s Day to remember!

FOOD

A Taste of Aruba

When: 8 May / 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/161420891202347/

Aquarius will take you back in time with stories, local handcrafted arts and recipes. Celebrate our Island’s rich multicultural history with locally inspired buffet.

Aquarius will serve a local buffet for just $39 including a BALASHI BEER or Chill Beer. Specials on Cocktails such as; ‘Barbulet’, ‘Aruba Ariba’ , ‘Chuchubi Carnaval’ and ‘Yuwana Loco’. Discover Aruba through unique flavors!

Join us every Tuesday Night for this special local event with Live entertainment. For more information or reservation, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators in the lobby area.

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Private Island

When: 9 May / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Private Island

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/432845837159210/

Take a boat trip to Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s Private Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise…

Enjoy our new menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.

Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy’s Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.

For more information or reservation, please contact one of our navigators at 5236115.

Mama Let’s Brunch!

When: 12-13 May / 12:00 nn – 3:30 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/352230081957452/

Why brunch just one day if you can do it the whole weekend!

Aquarius is having a Mother’s Day Brunch Weekend! Two days to enjoy the all-you-can eat buffet accompanied by flowing bubbles and mimosas. A Royal treat for a Queen.

Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th starting at 12PM for just $34,95 excl. service charge and taxes.

For more information and reservations, please call our Navigators at 5236115.

Make it a special weekend dedicated to MOM!

Konnichi Wow Sushi Night at BLUE

When: 12 May / 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/375534396280176/

Join us at Renaissance Aruba’s BLUE bar for an unforgettable Saturday evening featuring an eclectic menu of handcrafted sushi selections, imported wine and beers from Japan, authentic sake, and a LIVE sushi-making station run by its very own sushi chef! RAW has never tasted so good!

Serve MOM a Breakfast!

When: 13 May / 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Where: Fresco (L.G. Smith Boulevard #82, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/304562720077030/

Wake MOM up and serve her breakfast!

Because of MOM, Fresco is having a Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet for only $20 including service charge and taxes…A royal treat for a QUEEN!

Reservation is required. For more information or reservations, please call our Navigators at 5236115.

Mother’s Day at El Gaucho (3 Course Lunch & Dinner Special)

When: 13 May / 11:30 am – 11:00 pm

Where: El Gaucho Argentine Grill

Source: https://www.visitaruba.com/special-deals/aruba-offers/mothers-day-at-el-gaucho/

Celebrate Mother’s Day with your loved ones at El Gaucho and everyone will leave satisfied thanks to their delicious 3-course menus offered on this special day. Choose from two different delicious menu options, enjoy lunch or dinner!

Mimosas for MOM: All you care to eat Champagne brunch buffet

When: 13 May / 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 51, 0000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/351636918578804/

Bring the whole family along on Mother’s day!

“All you care to eat Champagne brunch buffet”

Omelet station, cold cuts, salad, pasta station, fruit display, hot entrees, desserts, tea, coffee, mimosa, orange juice.

Price for adults is $36.95

Mother 60+ yrs: 25% senior discount

Kids 5-11 yrs: half price

+15% service charge + taxes

(Complimentary for kids under 5 yrs)

Live music from 12 noon – 1pm with Mariachis

Only with reservations, call us 588-7300.

ENTERTAINMENT

What goes on at MooMba Beach?
Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Monday, 7 May from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm:
C-Zar on stage at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/184981868733145/

Join us for an evening with C-Zar live on stage. C-Zar has a wonderful, unusual, voice which will keep you spellbound. Come and toast with us to another beautiful night in Aruba.

Wednesday, 9 May from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm:
Karla LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406161896149061/

Caribbean and international music. Typical MooMba music for sunset party time!

Guy Bavli, Master of the Mind

When: 8 May / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (recurring event every Tuesdays until 28 August)

Where: Alhambra & Divi Resorts Aruba Banquet & Events (J.E.Irausquin Boulevard # 41, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/153482718642217/

Tickets: http://www.masterofthemind.com/

Guy Bavli led a long, successful career filled with science-defying stunts and demonstrations, performing for fortune 500 companies, primetime television networks, and audiences around the world. Despite this, Bavli claims no superpowers. His skills actually lie in advanced applications of mind magic, psychology, physiology, and intuition, gained through years of intense study and practice.

Death By Audio – Live At Alfie’s!

When: 11 May / 11:00 pm

Where: Alfie’s in Aruba

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/431557570617387/

Did you miss our last performance? Well here is your chance! Death by Audio will be live on stage once again, this time at Alfie’s in Aruba. So be there and be ready to jump and to head bang with us!

Next we’ll tackle the cruise ship schedules which I include so you may plan your beach days or schedule accordingly. Luckily this week is a pretty light week in the island.

The only news I would say this week is a new restaurant opening called Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant near the Renaissance Marina and a few details regarding a potential law reform for the residency of Americans in Aruba.

If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at curt@onehappypodcast.com or drop a voice message on our hotline number (302) 635-0815.

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