The A-list musical lineup has been announced for the Eighth Annual Aruba Music Festival, taking place Oct. 9 and 10. This year's festival offers live performances by multi-Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire, Colombian icon Fonseca and Latina pop star Paulina Rubio. The 2009 Aruba Music Festival falls over Columbus Day weekend, offering travelers an opportunity to vacation in Aruba. Held annually at the Aruba Entertainment Center, the festival offers two nights filled with performances from internationally acclaimed artists. "For the last seven years, the Aruba Music Festival has brought top music talents from all corners of the world to our island, entertaining visitors and locals alike. We are confident that this year's exceptional line up will continue to mark this festival as a success," said Aruba's Minister of Tourism and Transportation Edison Briesen.
Tickets for the 2009 Aruba Music Festival are available in several categories: Gold Circle Seating, Preferred Seating, or General Admission, and can be purchased through www.ticketweb.com. The Aruba Music Festival is produced by Lee Tofanelli and Associates, Inc. of Vineland, N.J. Primary host hotels for the Eighth Annual Aruba Music Festival are the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, and the Westin Resort, Aruba.
To coincide with the Aruba Music Festival, the hotels are offering packages. The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is offering a Sexy & Sultry hotel package starting at $245 per night, which includes every third night free, choice of lodging (Renaissance Marina Hotel or Renaissance Ocean Suites), $50 casino credit, $50 cocktail credit, and one breakfast-in-bed for two. For more information, call 011 (297) 583-6000 or visit www.renaissancearuba.com.
The Aruba Marriott Resort is offering a rock-n-roll getaway. Guests who book a garden-view room for a minimum of four nights will receive two free tickets for Preferred Seating at the Saturday evening concert; and guests who book an ocean/pool-view room will receive two Golden Circle tickets to the concert -- the best seats in the house at the Aruba Entertainment Center. The package starts at $229 per night for a garden-view room and $309 per night for ocean/pool-view rooms. Package is valid on four-night stays with arrival on Oct. 7 or 8. For more information, call 800-223-6388 or visit www.arubamarriott.com and request promotional code M16.
The Westin Resort, Aruba is offering the Aruba Music Festival package which includes 35 percent off room rates with a breakfast buffet for two daily. Clients who stay three nights or more will also receive a $50 food and beverage credit. For more information, call 011-297-586 4466 or visit www.westinaruba.com. For general destination information, call 800-TO-ARUBA or visit www.ARUBA.com.
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