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Playa Linda family strong
Adela Orman merits special appreciation from Resort staff

PALM BEACH - Adela Or- that challenge as well, with
man had been a fixture in friends, family and work
the Housekeeping Depart- colleagues more than hap-
ment of the Playa Linda py to cheer her on along
Beach Resort for over 30 the route.”
years before her retire-
ment. Her strong person- Her career at the Playa
ality and caring persona Linda was similarly marked
made an impression, and by high points, includ-
she has many fans among ing winning the Award of
both Resort guests and col- Excellence, through the
leagues. Shared ties be- government’s then Qual-
tween Adela and her Re- ity Assurance Foundation.
sort family have remained She has always remained a
strong, leading to a recent genuine, forthright person-
visit to her home, in a show ality but had transformed
of support, by Executive an admittedly gruff exte-
Housekeeper Ingrid Todd, rior and steadfastly refined
Operations Director Sulaika her ability for hospitality
Kelly and General Manag- and was often proactive
er Peter van Grinsven. and thoughtful in meeting
guests’ needs.
Her retirement in 2020 was edly reciprocated.
the result of health-related “Adela, rightfully so, claims
issues, but her indelible per- the title of ‘Queen of Pla- Executive staff was happy
sonality has kept her very ya Linda forever’, and it is to personally visit Adela
much in the hearts and true,” comments Opera- and reaffirm the support
minds of her Playa Linda tions Director Sulaika Kelly, and affection she still holds
family. Stories are affec- “Her love for the Playa Lin- with her Playa Linda family.
tionately retold of her time da and its guests and col- Adela remains an example
at the Playa Linda and of leagues is unprecedented. of just how one person can
her unassailable spirit. self was evident right from years until she reached her She enjoyed her job im- create positive outcomes,
the start. goal,” explains Executive mensely and it showed in despite challenges, when
Adela took on the role of Housekeeping Ingrid Todd the numerous rave reviews driven by strength, humor
a fulltime housekeeper in “One of her challenges was in admiration of her friend she received in guest sur- and resilience. In appre-
1988, at a young age, but reading and writing, but and former colleague. “Af- veys. Even five years on, ciation for allaspects of her
with a strong determination she took that on, working at ter finishing that goal, she we still have guests asking unique personality, Playa
to overcome all challeng- the Playa Linda while also made another, promising about her.” Linda is proud to have her
es. Her persistence and taking classes after work to complete the walk from The love Adela demon- remain apart of its extend-
willingness to offer her best and on weekends, and San Nicolas to the Playa strated every day on the ed Resort family.
as well as become her best she stuck with it for three Linda. She successfully met jobhas been wholeheart-
Blackstone Beach

(Oranjestad)—Named af- Blackstone Beach shows mation, take the Andicuri
ter its most recognizable the more natural side of road leading up to Andicuri
feature, the Blackstone Aruba: the stones that cov- Beach. There, you can park
Beach almost represents er the beaches and the your car and take a 1km
the opposite of the typical shape of it has been craft- hike towards Blackstone
Aruban beaches. For one, ed for thousand years via Beach.
it has black sand and is volcanic eruptions, coral This beach forms part of the
covered in black smooth reef movements and wave Arikok National Park and is
stones. Secondly, it lies on activity of the rural northern therefore a site that is pre-
the northern side of the is- part of the island. served. This is why it is also
land, away from the white Located further east to the relatively untouched by
sandy beaches of in the Natural Bridge and Andi- commercial influences. De- and can easily stray you ocean that stretches out
southern region. So, if you curi Beach, the Blackstone spite being called a beach, further in the wild ocean. in front of the beach and
feel up for something differ- Beach is relatively easy do note that it is not ad- However, you can still en- take a picture with your
ent—or if it’s opposite day, to access. Once you get vised to swim in the water, joy a spectacular view of friends or family!
visit the Blackstone Beach. passed the Ayo Rock For- as the current is very strong the stones and the northern