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Saturday 27 July 2024

How Aruban beaches came to be!

(Oranjestad)—We’ve talk- How did Aruba get its white, also contribute to this, one
ed about the best beaches sandy beaches? small bite at a time. Over
to visit on the island before, Aruba’s beaches have de- the course of thousands
but have you ever won- veloped over the span of of years, as waves contin-
dered how Aruba got its thousands of years. Waves ue to crash and fish con-
white, sandy beaches, and crashing on the rocky for- tinue to eat off the corals,
why there’s a clear differ- mations along our coast sand starts to accumulate
ence between the northern line (which consists mainly around the area. Howev-
and southern shores? Here of coral reefs) have start- er, whether the sand stays
are some fun facts about ed to wear and tear the there is another question
the development of Aru- reefs over time, resulting to be answered, and this is
ban beaches. in its gradual breakdown. where we highlight the big-
Fish that feed off corals gest difference between floors—has sand that island. The island actu-
the northern and southern stretches for miles. In con- ally forms part of South
coast of the island. trast, the northern area, America, and the space
where the stream is much between Aruba and the
The sand that accumulates stronger and the ocean South American continent
around a torn coral reef floor is much deeper, there is simply referred to as land
is swept away along with is no sand present—they that runs under the ocean.
the debris by the ocean were swept away with the This is why it gets gradu-
stream. However, in areas current! ally deeper in the south,
where it’s shallow and the whereas the ocean floor in
stream is weaker, the sand Why north deep, but south the north runs steeply to the
tends to sick to the bot- shallow? bottom. q
tom faster. This is why the Ah! Good question…and
beaches in the south—the interesting phrasing. Source: archival document
areas with weaker stream provided by the National Ar-
and shallower ocean Aruba is a continental chive of Aruba (ANA).

Aruba Tourism Authority honored a loyal visitor!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently secutively visiting Aruba)
had the great pleasure of recognizing
an Emerald Ambassador of Aruba. The honoree was:
The honoree was respectively hon- Emerald Ambassador
ored with a certificate for his years of Mr. Marc Goldschmidt from Scotts-
visits, loyalty, and love for the island dale Arizona, United States.
of Aruba. Mr. Jorgino Willems representing the
Aruba Tourism Authority, and mem-
The honorary certification is presented bers of ID Realty Group bestowed
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism as the certificate upon the honoree,
a token of appreciation and to say presented him with gifts, and thanked
“Masha Danki” to guests who have him for choosing Aruba as his favorite
visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or vacation destination, as his home
more consecutively. away from home.

The three levels of honor are as follows: The top reasons for returning to Aruba
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- provided by the honoree was:
secutively visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s people. • “Aruba has become a part thority, we would like to express our
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years • Aruba’s weather. of our family” sincere gratitude and appreciation
consecutively visiting Aruba) • “Friendly and on the spot ser- to the honoree for his continued visits
Emerald Ambassador (35>years con- vice in the tourist are/ Playa Linda” On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au- to the “One Happy Island”.q