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Globally lauded Regenerative Travel Adds Caribbean’s Top

Hotel Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba, delivers tranquil luxury in climate-forward setting

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, is timely for the resort. A re-
Aruba, continues to elevate cent Sustainable Travel Study
travelers’ experiences by by Expedia showed that 90%
becoming the newest mem- of consumers are looking for
ber of Regenerative Travel. sustainable options and seek
This comes just as the Ca- hotel, transportation, dining,
ribbean’s first certified car- and excursions that align
bon-neutral hotel is being with their own personal com-
celebrated as the newly an- mitments to sustainability.
nounced No. 1 Hotel in the
Caribbean and Top 18 Best About Bucuti & Tara Beach
Hotel in the World by Tripad- Resort
visor. Declared the first Carbon-
Neutral® hotel in the Carib-
Bucuti & Tara has long bean in August 2018, Bucuti
been recognized globally & Tara Beach Resort is one
as a pioneer in proving that of the Top 10 Hotels for Ro-
memorable vacations and Bucuti & Tara is proud of its wide. Bucuti Associates in- Nations calls it “highly repli- mance in the World (fourth
sustainability can be mutu- island home, Aruba. The re- vite the opportunity to con- cable and scalable,” Bucuti straight year), No. 1 Hotel for
ally inclusive. By joining Re- sort encourages guests to go nect with guests whether & Tara wants the best for its Romance in the Caribbean
generative Travel, Bucuti beyond the property and it is through a shared lan- guests. As a regenerative (seventh straight year) and
& Tara becomes one of its revel in all of the wonders guage, specific dietary travel experience, it invites No. 3 Hotel for Service in the
Regenerative HotelsTM. The of the island. It begins upon needs or cultural traditions. every guest to its monthly Caribbean. Aruba’s premier
marketplace brings together arrival, which is streamlined Every couple is assigned a beach clean-up, helps them adults-only boutique resort
travelers, hotels, tour opera- from curbside to accom- personal concierge. Long discover and advocate for is led by celebrated hote-
tors, travel agents and other modations including every before it is wheels down on nesting Leatherback sea tur- lier and environmentalist,
stakeholders with the shared couples’ personal concierge island, the concierge works tles and/or provides them a Ewald Biemans, named by
commitment to travel expe- encouraging them to head with them to discover their view as hatchlings take their Caribbean Journal as the
riences that are as caring straight to the beach for an vacation wishes. It can be first steps to sea, encourages 2017 Caribbean Hotelier of
for guests as they are the ocean swim filled with well- off-the-beaten path pic- them to Pack for a Purpose the Year. The resort is nestled
planet. ness benefits. nics to remote parts of the by bringing needed items for on the powdery white sands
In protecting its island en- island, helping them along a Imeldahof, and helps them of Eagle Beach, home to
As a Regenerative Hotel, vironment, the property their continuum of wellness by providing climate-friendly protected sea turtles and
Bucuti & Tara represents: does not promote off road- through the resort’s all-en- menu options to name just a named one of the “Dream
Mission-driven, independent ing tours that damage lo- compassing wellness pro- few. Beaches of the World.”
spirit. Celebrating its 35th cal flora and fauna, rather, gram, or helping them plan
anniversary year, Bucuti & they pair guests with one of a unique engagement of in- “Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Home to the Caribbean’s
Tara’s firm foundation com- the Caribbean’s top bird- timate wedding. The goal is welcomes the opportunity Safest, Healthiest Vaca-
prises three cornerstones: ing experts and professional that guests have an enrich- to join with Regenerative tion Experience thanks to its
romance, wellness and sus- photographers for a private ing experience laced with Travel, to exchange best physician-developed CO-
tainability. Its unrelenting excursion. Public spaces and new perspectives that they practices with other mem- VID 19 safety protocols and
pursuit of providing superior accommodations feature hopefully even take back to ber properties, and to con- Aruba’s Health & Happiness
guest service with the utmost interactive, colorful artwork their own communities. nect guests with a vacation Code seal, Bucuti has 104
care of the community and by internationally acclaimed highlighted with authenticity well-appointed guestrooms,
environment. local artist Elisa LeJuez. Spa One tangible example is in dining, art, excursions, de- suites and penthouses. It
treatments proudly incor- that the resort has long sign, community and envi- offers sunbeds and shade
The property boldly shares porate the island’s largest gifted every guest upon ar- ronmental stewardship and for every guest; freshwater
“what we are not,” sharing export, abundantly healthy rival with a reusable, logoed where their ethos are shared infinity pool; spa; WiFi; and
it does not cater to groups and diverse aloe. canteen. With Aruba’s water and honored,” says Ewald complimentary iPad for use
or allow children, its Sand- being among the highest Biemans, Owner/CEO of during stay. Award-winning
Bar is reserved only for resort The resort’s Authentic Aru- rated in the world, tap water Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, healthy dining is enjoyed at
guests so they will always ban & Caribbean menu is reigns. This initiative annually Aruba. oceanfront Elements, Tara
have a seat and receive literally generations in the prevents 290,000 single use Lounge and private beach
undivided attention, it is not making with its rich collec- water bottles from ever be- Regenerative Resorts' dining.
an ideal property for smok- tion of staffs’ family recipes ing used and therefore dis- Founder and CEO, Michael
ers, and more. As a pioneer, - and when locals approve, carded. Guests love taking Phillips, commented, "We Reserved exclusively for
the resort leads, whether on guests know it is going to be their keepsake cup home warmly welcome Bucuti & guests and their friends, the
island or on a global level. a culinary highlight. Most re- and continue using it long Tara Beach Resort to our open-air SandBar offers top-
It helped a local compa- cently, the resort donated a after their vacation, as evi- network of exceptional shelf cocktails and live mu-
ny create the resort’s so- new green space, Bucuti & denced in pictures they will properties. Their unwavering sic daily along with the Ca-
lar panel system, teaching Tara - GMC Nature Preserve, share on social media. dedication to sustainability ribbean’s first Healthy Hour.
them skills while creating the a 30-acre carbon sink. As it and commitment to deliver- The resort is TAG Approved®
largest renewable energy continues to reforest the A vacation that meets val- ing outstanding quality and as an LGBTQ-friendly hotel.
system in the private sector. protected space, the trees ues. Whether it is the value of service perfectly aligns with Bucuti & Tara, a worldwide
When pet overpopulation and plants will protect island the nightly rate, which is nev- our mission to redefine hos- sustainable tourism leader,
became an issue, the resort wildlife while drawing down er discounted and there are pitality through regenerative holds eco-certifications
launched a nonprofit in 2016 carbon emissions from the no surprise fees, ensuring ev- practices. Together, we will of CarbonNeutral®, LEED
and more than 35,000 island atmosphere. ery guest receives the same inspire positive change and Gold, Green Globe Platinum
dogs and cats have been fair price, or the values such pave the way for a more sus- and Travelife Gold and was
spayed or neutered. An ethos of service. On any as choosing a resort that tainable future." named the World’s Most Sus-
given day, guests hail from has a sustainability program tainable Hotel/Resort in 2016
Honors the sense of place. 25 different countries world- that is so solid that the United Joining Regenerative Travel by Green Globe.q