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Friday 13 OctOber 2023

Fun in the Sun for The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino family members

The Hilton family members headed to the Team Members were delighted with the ar- sure all kids played safely in the water, so par-
beach just recently for a glorious day of fun in ray of activities available on the island includ- ents could relax and unwind.
the sun. The department of Human Resources ing snorkeling, a snorkeling tour, unlimited
took great care to produce a perfect Beat- banana boat rides, the adrenaline-pumping “It was our pleasure, to offer our Team Mem-
the-Heat day for the hard-working Team slides at the water park, the kids’ corner, and bers, a chance to spend quality time with
Members and their families. ongoing beach games, on the sugar-white their kids and spouses. Work takes them
sand. away for many hours, and we were thrilled
The invitation to De Palm Island for a full to pamper them, in an all-inclusive, fun envi-
program of activities yielded tremendous The afternoon entertainment program fea- ronment,” says Glenn Farro Director Human
response. Team Members could choose be- tured salsa lessons, and more exciting body Resources.
tween two different days, and their immedi- drop slides.
ate family members were included in the in- Some Team Members opted to spend the Family day is offered once a year among
vitation. Many took advantage of the oppor- day lounging in the shade and interacting other much-appreciated events and special
tunity, to spend quality time with their loved with their peers and family members in an in- occasions such as Health Week, Housekeep-
ones on the beach. formal, unrushed setting, experiencing a bit ing Week, besides holiday celebrations and
of vacation themselves. A lifeguard made interdepartmental projects.q

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of the big- Mangel Halto in Pos Chiquito
gest concerns that parents have Mangel Halto is situated in the
when travelling with their children back streets of the Pos Chiquito
is a guarantee of their safety and city. Though there are several stairs
healthy enjoyment. Therefore, we on the sides of the beach cliff
thought it would be a great help leading you down, the best spot
to travelling parents to list off some for families to hang out is across
the most family-friendly beaches the bridge, passed the mangrove
around the island. trees near the entrance sign. Here,
there are small and big palapas, beaches are the most accessible lay down a big blanket and have
Baby Beach in San Nicolas perfect for big and small families for visitors on foot. These beaches a little picnic. This is also one of the
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s most to set up their belongings. In this also offer many palapas free to best places to snorkel, as this area
popular and visited beaches, and area, the shore is also shallow, fall- use, but you can also rent chairs is filled with little fish and corals,
for good reason: This sandy and ing right around your knee before and tents. Much like Baby Beach, even close to the shore.
quiet lagoon is a great place for slowly getting deeper: perfect for these sites are one of the best
parents to sit back and relax while kids to safely play. beaches for your children to play Palm Island
their children play in the shallow and build sand castles. Ok, this one is technically not a
shores of the beach. Beside the re- Eagle Beach/Palm Beach in the beach, but a must-visit attraction
laxing atmosphere, there are also hotel area Boca Catalina in Malmok for family fun. This small water park
several services that may accom- Yet another highly popular beach Boca Catalina is a small bay beach oasis is located further down the
modate your stay, like a parking site, Eagle Beach and Palm Beach near the Malmok beach area fur- Mangel Halto Beach and is reach-
lot, sun tent rentals, chairs, bath- is where most of our visitors go to ther down the hotel areas. Though able by boat. This water park of-
rooms and a snack bar right at the tan, swim or play in the white sand. it may not be a very sandy beach, fers 6 hours of fun activities, food,
far left of the beach. Because they are near the low-rise it is relatively quiet and tranquil. drinks, and a chance to see pink
and high-rise hotel areas, these This is a great place for family to flamingoes up close! q