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Wednesday 15 november 2023

Craving something different?

Allegra Bistro has got you covered

a $35 day pass including Food and Beverage credit to
be used at this amazing Resort.

Ask for the specials for a lodging experience at Court-
yard by Marriott Aruba Resort. As of September, your
stay will include a complimentary Breakfast Buffet for
No matter the time of day, Allegra Bistro is ready to serve you an unforgettable culi- two at Allegra Bistro, complimentary welcome drink,
nary experience as they’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Courtyard by activities such as Yoga and Aqua Zumba, 24-hour gym
Marriott Aruba Resort. access, 10-minute complimentary massage and much
more.
No matter if you’re a morning person or like to sleep in, Allegra Bistro is open from 7am
to 11pm, giving you more than enough time to stop by and grab something delicious Once you’re done having a hearty meal, let the kids
to eat. enjoy themselves to their heart’s content, you can
continue exploring Aruba right in front of the resort by
As well as being the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast, family lunch or a night out visiting the famous Bird Sanctuary, as well as a special
for dinner with accessible prices starting from 10$ (plus a 15% service charge), Allegra beach shuttle that transports the guests to the beach
is also rentable for special events. Aside from having amazing food available all day during the day, which is a walking distance from where
long, there are also special events going on every single day at the resort, like a com- you can enjoy the heat of Palm Beach’s nightlife at
plimentary kids cave for example or the Kids Yoga for only $20. You may also opt for night.q

Aruba’s Nature is to be Cherished

ST. CRUZ — The national These can all be enjoyed time nesting and hatching. ‘Chucharon Cora’ as they go beyond this and get an
park Arikok comprises al- and explored either on your Sea turtles prefer nesting in are known in Papiamento. idea of our entire island.
most 18 % of the island. Its own or during guided tours. the cool and dark hours of This unusual looking bird for- Lately there is a discussion
rugged terrain, desert-like A wide variety of educa- the night. And hatchlings ages in shallow muddy wa- going on about the effect
hills filled with tall cacti, tional and informative pro- usually wait for the cue of ter while sweeping its flat- certain activities have on
breathtaking coastline and grams and fun activities is cooling surface sand be- tened bill from side to side our nature, for example the
protected local flora and available. fore emerging. to catch small fish, crustae- ATV vehicles cause a lot of
fauna welcome you to be Did you know that four of ceans and other aquatic dust, noise and leave tire
explored. There is numer- the in total seven species Bubali Magic invertebrates. The Roseate tracks. Animals live in these
ous wildlife to discover like of sea turtle lay their eggs This beautiful close-up im- Spoonbill remains an un- areas where the vehicles
for example the sea turtle on Aruba's beaches? In the age of the pink bird is cour- common sight as they are run, often with high speed
who lays his eggs on the national park, a Least Tern tesy of Michiel Oversteegen vulnerable to degradation and with detrimental con-
park’s beaches. There are (Sternula antillarum) keeps of the Aruba Birdlife Con- of feeding and nesting hab- sequences to flora and fau-
more places on the island a strict eye on a very special servation. This important itats (Wetlands). (Source: na. Motorized vehicles are
that are a preserved area event taking place below foundation showcases and arikok national park) forbidden to drive on the
like the Bubali Plas which is on the beach: a majestic builds awareness of Aruba’s sand dunes in the Northern
a bird sanctuary. Leatherback (Dermochelys birds and other native flora The aforementioned is just part of the island and all
coriacea) heads back to and fauna. You may have a part of what Aruba’s na- beaches in Aruba are for-
The national park Arikok sea after laying her eggs, seen a ‘pink cloud’ lately ture has to offer. We cannot bidden for any motorized
takes you on a memorable while another nest laid 2 at the Bubali or Spanish La- stress enough to go, see for vehicle. Treasure our island
journey of the islands past months ago by the same goon Wetlands areas? It’s yourself. The island has the to enjoy it like you do: as a
offering unique geological, female hatches. A very most likely to be Roseate most beautiful beaches tropical and natural para-
cultural and historical sites. rare occurrence of day- Spoonbills (Ajaia ajaja) or but it is also worthwhile to dise. We truly appreciate it!