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Monday 19 august 2024

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Playa Linda Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- States.
cently had the great pleasure of
recognizing Distinguished Visitors Mr. Jorgino Willems represent-
of Aruba. The honorees were re- ing the Aruba Tourism Authority,
spectively honored with a certifi- and staff members of Playa Linda
cate for their years of visits, loyalty, Beach Resort bestowed the certifi-
and love for the island of Aruba. cate upon the honorees, present-
ed them with gifts, and thanked
The honorary certification is pre- them for choosing Aruba as their
sented on behalf of the Minister favorite vacation destination, as
of Tourism as a token of apprecia- their home away from home.
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to
guests who have visited Aruba 10, The top reasons for returning to
20, or 35 years or more consecu- Aruba provided by the honorees
tively. were:
• Aruba’s friendly and wel-
The three levels of honor are as fol- coming people.
lows: • Aruba’s beaches and
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- spectacular sunsets.
secutively visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s weather.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years • Aruba’s huge variety of
consecutively visiting Aruba) outstanding restaurants.
Emerald Ambassador (35>years • Aruba is very safe.
consecutively visiting Aruba)
On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
The honorees were: thority, we would like to express our
Distinguished Visitors sincere gratitude and appreciation
Mr. John & Cheryl Klipfell from to the honorees for their continued
Broadview Heights Ohio, United visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

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