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Enjoy one of the best views on Aruba at the top of the Hooiberg Hill

(Oranjestad)—If you are
a regular hiker, or may-
be want to spice up your
morning work out session,
then you might enjoy one
of the most popular climb-
ing sites on the island: The
Hooiberg Hill. Accompa-
nied with a 600-step stair-
case, this hill overlooks a
great part of the island, the
Caribbean sea, and some-
times even the Santa Anna
mountain located in the
coastal state of Falcon in
Venezuela, providing one above sea level (or about ardo Tromp constructed it.
of the best views you can 540 feet above sea level). At that time, the staircase
get on Aruba. The highest point is Ja- consisted of 900 steps.
manota Hill at 189 meters Over time, as the steps be fooled—it may still be The best time to climb the
located at the center dis- (620 feet), located in the faced erosion, the govern- a work out to get on top. hill would be early in the
trict of the island, Santa Arikok National Park. ment decided to renovate In addition, there is now a morning or right before
Cruz, the Hooiberg Hill is these stairs in 1991. This gazebo placed halfway up sunset, as it may not be as
the second highest point The staircase that run on new project delivered the the stair for a little rest. The hot. However, the hill is of
on the island at 165 meters the side of the hill was first newer staircase with only view at this resting stop is course open all day, every
built in 1951, when Mr. Edu- 587 steps. However, don’t also a sight to see. day.

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitor at Costa Linda

Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Author- visiting Aruba) ite vacation destination,
ity recently had the great Goodwill Ambassador as their home away from
pleasure of recognizing (20>years consecutively home.
Emerald Ambassador of visiting Aruba) The top reasons for return-
Aruba. Thehonoree was re- Emerald Ambassador ing to Aruba provided by
spectively honored with a (35>years consecutively the honoree were:
certificate for heryears of visiting Aruba) • Aruba has the best
visits, loyalty, and love for beaches in the world.
the island of Aruba. The honoree was: • Aruba has the best
weather.
The honorary certification Emerald Ambassador • Aruba’s people.
is presented on behalf of Mrs. Gina Puglisi from • Aruba’s friendly
the Minister of Tourism as Wayne, New Jersey, United and inviting people.
a token of appreciation States. • Aruba offers a wide
and to say “Masha Danki” Mr. Jorgino Willems repre- variety of food.
to guests who have visited senting the Aruba Tourism
Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or Authority, and staff mem- On behalf of the Aruba
more consecutively. bers of Costa Linda Beach Tourism Authority, we would
Resort bestowed the cer- like to express our sincere
The three levels of honor tificate upon the honoree, gratitude and apprecia-
are as follows: presented her with gifts, tion to the honoree for her
Distinguished Visitor and thanked herfor choos- continued visits to the “One
(10>years consecutively ing Aruba as her favor- Happy Island”.