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local Wednesday 24 July 2024

A guide for the perfect picture

Where to find the most Instagrammable places in Oranjestad

(Oranjestad)—Imagine,
you’re taking a stroll in the
city center, and you want
to take the most picture-
perfect photo to show your
friends and family back
home and online. It seems
like the perfect spot can be
hard to find, but Oranjes-
tad is full of great spots for
a quick snapshot! Here are
the most Instagrammable
places in Oranjestad.

“I LOVE ARUBA” favorite among tourists, es- ting on a bench, waiting for located behind the Renais-
Right on Paardenbaai pecially those that are visit- you to take a picture with Since you’ve made it this sance Market Place, and
Plaza, near the harbor en- ing Aruba through a cruise it. Ok, so it’s not a real bull, far, one question: How runs from the Renaissance
trance, you will spot a gi- vacation. but “I took a picture with many blue horses have you Marina up to Renaissance
ant sign that reads “I LOVE a sitting bull” sounds like a spotted already? Beach and Wilhelmina
ARUBA”. A great first stop Speaking of giant signs that great conversation opener. Park. This spot offers a gor-
for a quick shot with the read “Aruba” (because Renaissance Dock geous view of the ocean
family, this spot is among there can never be too See if you can also spot the Last but certainly not least, and sunset, accompanied
the few that has become a many), there is another sign cow on the roof! the Renaissance Dock is by the soft waves crashing
you can find along the Lin- the perfect spot to take on the shoreline. You may
ear Park, in front of Talk of Wooden Swing on Plaza a beautiful picture, espe- even spot some iguanas! q
the Town Hotel. It may be Daniel Leo cially at sunset. The dock is
a long walk from the har- While you’re in front of the
bor to get there, but while Renaissance Mall, check
you’re at it, check out these out the wooden swing on
other spots along the way! the other side of the mall
on Plaza Daniel Leo. An-
The sitting bull other favorite among visi-
Yes, you read that right; tors wanting a cute snap-
right in the heart of the city shot for Instagram. Just pass
center, in front of the Crystal through the Renaissance
Casino in the Renaissance Mall and find this gem in
Mall, there is a black bull sit- front of the back entrance!

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- secutively visiting Aruba) them for choosing Aruba as their
cently had the great pleasure of Goodwill Ambassador (20>years favorite vacation destination, as
recognizing Emerald Ambassadors consecutively visiting Aruba) their home away from home.
of Aruba. The honorees were re- Emerald Ambassador (35>years
spectively honored with a certifi- consecutively visiting Aruba) The top reasons for returning to
cate for their years of visits, loyalty, Aruba provided by the honorees
and love for the island of Aruba. The honorees were: were:
Emerald Ambassadors • Aruba’s people.
The honorary certification is pre- Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Rochelle Gelman • Aruba’s weather.
sented on behalf of the Minister from Maple Shade New Jersey, • Aruba’s restaurants.
of Tourism as a token of apprecia- United States. • “Employees at The Renais-
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to sance Wind Creek Aruba”
guests who have visited Aruba 10, Mr. Jorgino Willems representing
20, or 35 years or more consecu- the Aruba Tourism Authority, and On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
tively. staff members of Renaissance Wind thority, we would like to express our
The three levels of honor are as fol- Creek Aruba bestowed the certifi- sincere gratitude and appreciation
lows: cate upon the honorees, present- to the honorees for their continued
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- ed them with gifts, and thanked visits to the “One Happy Island”.q