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LOCAL Monday 16 october 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at Divi Aruba All-Inclusive!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- • Aruba’s warm consistent
cently had the great pleasure of weather all year round.
recognizing Distinguished Visitors • Aruba’s beaches.
& Goodwill Ambassadors of Aruba.
This tremendous group of honorees Top reasons for returning to Aruba
was honored with certificates ac- provided by Mr. & Mrs. Muir were:
knowledging their years of visits, • Aruba’s warm consistent
loyalty, and love for the island of weather all year round.
Aruba. • Aruba’s hospitality.
• Aruba’s safety.
The honor certification is presented • Aruba’s food.
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism • “Friends I have made through-
as a token of appreciation and to out the years.”
say “Masha Danki” to guests who Goodwill Ambassadors • Aruba’s warm and friendly
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 Mr. Scott & Mrs. Theresa Muir from people. Top reasons for returning to Aruba
years or more consecutively. New Hampshire, United States. • Aruba’s warm consistent provided by Mr. & Mrs. Panichelli
The three honoring levels are as weather all year round. were:
follows: Goodwill Ambassadors • “Friends I have made over the • “Aruba is our favorite place in
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- Mr. Michael & Mrs. Lori Panichelli years.” the whole world.”
secutively visiting Aruba) from New Jersey, United States. • Aruba’s food. • Aruba’s people.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years • Aruba’s safety. • Aruba’s safety.
consecutively visiting Aruba) Goodwill Ambassadors • Aruba’s beaches.
Emerald Ambassador (35>years Mr. Robert & Mrs. Susan Harvey Top reasons for returning to Aruba • Aruba’s nice sunny weather.
consecutively visiting Aruba) from Massachusetts, United States. provided by Mr. & Mrs. DiDonato
were: Top reasons for returning to Aru-
The honorees were: Ms. Kimberley Richardson repre- • Aruba’s people are like family. ba provided by Mr. & Mrs. Harvey
Distinguished Visitor senting the Aruba Tourism Author- • Aruba’s safety. were:
Mrs. Jo-Ann Pond from Massachu- ity, and staff members of the Divi • Aruba’s nice sandy beaches. • Aruba’s warm and kind peo-
setts, United States. Aruba All-Inclusive bestowed the • “Divi’s resort staff are always ple.
certificates to all the honorees, welcoming.” • Aruba’s beaches.
Distinguished Visitors presented them with memorable • Aruba’s sunny weather. • Aruba’s safety.
Mr. Bill & Mrs. Megan DiDonato gifts, and also thanked them for • Aruba’s warm weather.
from Maine, United States. choosing Aruba as their best-loved Top reasons for returning to Aruba • Aruba’s culture.
vacation destination, and as their provided by Mr. & Mrs. Noon were:
Distinguished Visitors home away from home. • Aruba’s warm and friendly On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
Mr. Graham & Mrs. Dawn Noon people. thority, we would like to express our
from Gibraltar, a country on Spain’s Top reasons for returning to Aruba • Aruba’s culture. sincere gratitude and appreciation
South Coast. provided by Mrs. Jo-Ann Pond • “Aruba’s people became like to the honorees for their continued
were: family to us.” visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

Blackstone Beach

(Oranjestad)—Named after you feel up for something dif- northern part of the island. spite being called a beach, you can still enjoy a spec-
its most recognizable fea- ferent—or if it’s opposite day, Located further east to the do note that it is not advised tacular view of the stones
ture, the Blackstone Beach visit the Blackstone Beach. Natural Bridge and Andicuri to swim in the water, as the and the northern ocean that
almost represents the op- Beach, the Blackstone Beach current is very strong and stretches out in front of the
posite of the typical Aru- Blackstone Beach shows the is relatively easy to access. can easily stray you further beach and take a picture
ban beaches. For one, it has more natural side of Aruba: Once you get passed the in the wild ocean. However, with your friends or family!q
black sand and is covered the stones that cover the Ayo Rock Formation, take
in black smooth stones. Sec- beaches and the shape of the Andicuri road leading up
ondly, it lies on the northern it has been crafted for thou- to Andicuri Beach. There, you
side of the island, away from sand years via volcanic erup- can park your car and take a
the white sandy beaches of tions, coral reef movements 1km hike towards Blackstone
in the southern region. So, if and wave activity of the rural Beach.
This beach forms part of the
Arikok National Park and is
therefore a site that is pre-
served. This is why it is also
relatively untouched by
commercial influences. De-