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LOCAL Thursday 23 November 2023

The Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at Divi Village

Golf & Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the gan, United States.
great pleasure of recognizing Emerald Ambas-
sadors of Aruba. These Ambassadors were re- Ms. Kimberley Richardson representing the
spectively honored with a certificate acknowl- Aruba Tourism Authority, and staff members of
edging their years of visits, loyalty, and love for the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort bestowed
the island of Aruba. the Emerald Ambassador certificate to the
honorees, presented them with gifts, and also
The honor certification is presented on behalf of thanked them for choosing Aruba as their fa-
the Minister of Tourism as a token of apprecia- vorite vacation destination, as their home away
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to guests who from home.
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or more
consecutively. Top reasons for returning to Aruba, provided by
the honorees were:
The three honoring levels are as follows: • Aruba’s warm and friendly people who al-
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively vis- ways treat them like family.
iting Aruba) • Aruba’s sun, sand, and Tradewinds.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively • “Friends we have met over the years.”
visiting Aruba) • “The love for fishing.”
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively • Aruba’s turquoise waters.
visiting Aruba)
On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
The honorees were: would like to express our sincere gratitude and
Emerald Ambassadors appreciation to the honorees for their contin-
Mr. Rod & Mrs. Tammy Rothermel from Michi- ued visits to the “One Happy Island”. q

Why You Should Not Miss Aruba’s Free City Center Street Car Tour

ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s City an. There are two trolleys, a winds. and a variety of local and starts from a balloon loop
Center Street Car - or as we single-deck one with 42 seats international cuisine restau- near the Port of Call and
call it in Dutch; “Tram van and a double-decker with 64 Caya Betico Croes, mostly rants. The “I love Aruba” serves the downtown area
Oranjestad’ - is a single track seats. The line was inspired referred to as our “main trademark also belongs to and ends at Plaza Nicky.
tram line in Oranjestad, the by the popular battery-pow- street” has been developed that list. The third stop on the The first ride starts at 10:00
capital city of Aruba. It was ered streetcar operation at into a pollution-free pedestri- route is close to a 5-minute am sharp with intervals of
inaugurated on 22 Decem- the Grove in Los Angeles, an mall. The double-decker walk to the famous Renais- 25minutes. The last trolley
ber 2012, being the first and USA. Aruba’s streetcars are offers you a 360 degree view sance Marina showcasing departs from the cruise port
so far the only passenger rail powered by hydrogen fuel of the down town area with luxurious yachts and Aruba’s at 5:00pm. Don’t miss this tour
service on Aruba and the cells, which are charged by a picture perfect scenery of blue waters. of the beautiful Aruba’s City
rest of the Dutch Caribbe- the island’s year-round trade the island’s clear blue skies. The “Tram van Oranjestad” Center– it is free for all!q
Who would not enjoy a ride
on this beautiful and naturally
air-conditioned vehicle? The
tour consists of a total of 9
stops approximately 200 me-
ters apart from each other;
all stops are clearly marked.
The tram will bring you close
to different museums, histori-
cal plazas, monuments, the
Protestant church, Aruba’s
high- end mall, retail shops,