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Visit the island’s hidden natural pools

purchase a day pass, and It’s also relatively deep,
receive a wristband as and you can climb up the When you get there, may-
proof of payment. Once rocks and jump in! be you won’t be able to
you’ve completed that, spot the pool immediately,
you are set! Cave Pool because you will probably
This relatively new pool ap- notice the moon-shaped
If you decide to hike from peared just a few years lagoon where wild northern
the entrance of the Arikok ago, when a part of the waves crash into each oth-
National Park, this is also dried up coral floor broke er. Sounds scary, but if you
possible: do bring plenty off and created a partition look down on your right,
of protective clothing and between the ocean and you’ll see a calm, crystal
enough water and food—it what is now the natural blue little pool in the cor-
could take you up to three pool that is hidden there. ner. To get there, you have
hours to hike there! Because it’s still so new, to climb down some stairs.
(Oranjestad)—Amongst that we had on the island. there is no official name for Be careful when climbing
the countless beaches sur- Located in the Arikok Na- However, when you even- it, but most people just call down and follow the in-
rounding the island that are tional Park, near Boca Keto tually do get there, you it the cave pool. structions of your tour guide
well-known and frequently and the Daimari Ranch, will be greeted with crystal if you have one.
visited, there are an addi- Conchi—also known “Cura blue water surrounded by Just like the Conchi, the
tional two “hidden” natural di Turtuga (Turtle’s Cove) or a natural rock formation new natural pool is situated And just like Conchi, this
pools that are situated in just Natural Pool—is reach- that protects you from the on the northern coast of pool also has a jumping
the northern coast of the is- able with any 4x4 vehicle wild waves on the other Aruba. However, this pool is spot, and a rope to climb
land, two ideal stops in your or by foot if you’re up for a side. Though the pool is lo- much easier to reach with back up the boulder.
tour itinerary. long hike. However, since it cated on the northern side any type of vehicle, and
is part of the National Park, of the island (where the sea there is no hiking needed. Picture of cave pool is
Conchi (Natural Pool) you must first get permission is largely rough and largely This spot has also become credited to RockaBeach
For many years, Conchi from park management to no suitable for swimming), a regular stop for touring Tours
was the only natural pool enter. You would have to the pool itself is very calm. visitors.

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at the

Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club!

The Aruba Tourism Author- Goodwill Ambassador Aruba Ocean Club be- • Aruba’s beautiful
ity recently had the great (20>years consecutively stowed the Goodwill Am- The Flajnik’s beaches.
pleasure of recognizing visiting Aruba) bassador certifications to • “Aruba is our home
Goodwill Ambassadors of Emerald Ambassador the honorees, presented away from home.” On behalf of the Aruba
Aruba. These visitors were (35>years consecutively them with gifts, and also • Aruba’s consistent Tourism Authority, we
respectively honored with visiting Aruba) thanked them for choos- warm weather. would like to express our
a certificate acknowledg- ing Aruba as their favorite • Aruba warm & wel- sincere gratitude and ap-
ing their years of visits, loy- The honorees were: destination, as their home coming people. preciation to the honorees
alty, and love for the island away from home. • Aruba’s pictur- for their continued visits to
of Aruba. Goodwill Ambassadors of esque sunsets. the “One Happy Island”.
Aruba Top reasons for returning
The honor certification is Mr. Alfred & Mrs. Theresa to Aruba provided by the
presented on behalf of Russo from New Jersey, honorees were:
the Minister of Tourism as United States.
a token of appreciation The Russo’s:
and to say “Masha Danki” Goodwill Ambassadors of • The consistently
to guests who have visited Aruba beautiful weather.
Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or Mr. James Flajnik & Mrs. • Aruba’s wonderful
more consecutively. Kathleen Chainey from people who are genuinely
Massachusetts, United nice.
The three honoring levels States. • Aruba’s restau-
are as follows: rants.
Ms. Marouska Heyliger rep- • “The Marriott Resort
Distinguished Visitor resenting the Aruba Tour- & timeshare.”
(10>years consecutively ism Authority, and staff • “The ease of travel-
visiting Aruba) members of the Marriott’s ing to Aruba.”