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Saturday 31 auguSt 2024

Aruba Tourism Authority honored a loyal visitor at Casa del Mar Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- the Aruba Tourism Authority, and
cently had the great pleasure of staff members of Casa del Mar
recognizing Goodwill Ambassador Beach Resort bestowed the certifi-
of Aruba. The honoree was respec- cate upon the honoree, presented
tively honored with a certificate for her with gifts, and thanked her for
her years of visits, loyalty, and love choosing Aruba as her favorite va-
for the island of Aruba. cation destination, as her home
away from home.
The honorary certification is pre-
sented on behalf of the Minister The top reasons for returning to
of Tourism as a token of apprecia- Aruba provided by the honoree
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to was:
guests who have visited Aruba 10, • Aruba’s people.
20, or 35 years or more consecu- • Aruba’s beaches.
tively. • Aruba’s weather.
• “Family”
The three levels of honor are as fol- • “Aruba has really good ca-
lows: sino”
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con-
secutively visiting Aruba) On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years thority, we would like to express our
consecutively visiting Aruba) The honoree was: New York, United States. sincere gratitude and appreciation
Emerald Ambassador (35>years Goodwill Ambassador to the honoree for her continued
consecutively visiting Aruba) Ms. Barbara Miller from Pomona Mr. Jorgino Willems representing visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

play in the shallow shores of the beach. Beside rise hotel areas, these beaches are the most
the relaxing atmosphere, there are also several accessible for visitors on foot. These beaches
services that may accommodate your stay, also offer many palapas free to use, but you
like a parking lot, sun tent rentals, chairs, bath- can also rent chairs and tents. Much like Baby
rooms and a snack bar right at the far left of the Beach, these sites are one of the best beaches
beach. for your children to play and build sand castles.

Mangel Halto in Pos Chiquito Boca Catalina in Malmok
Mangel Halto is situated in the back streets of Boca Catalina is a small bay beach near the
the Pos Chiquito city. Though there are several Malmok beach area further down the hotel ar-
stairs on the sides of the beach cliff leading you eas. Though it may not be a very sandy beach,
down, the best spot for families to hang out is it is relatively quiet and tranquil. This is a great
across the bridge, passed the mangrove trees place for family to lay down a big blanket and
(Oranjestad)—One of the biggest concerns that near the entrance sign. Here, there are small have a little picnic. This is also one of the best
parents have when travelling with their children and big palapas, perfect for big and small fam- places to snorkel, as this area is filled with little
is a guarantee of their safety and healthy enjoy- ilies to set up their belongings. In this area, the fish and corals, even close to the shore.
ment. Therefore, we thought it would be a great shore is also shallow, falling right around your
help to travelling parents to list off some the knee before slowly getting deeper: perfect for Palm Island

most family-friendly beaches around the island. kids to safely play. Ok, this one is technically not a beach, but a
must-visit attraction for family fun. This small wa-
Baby Beach in San Nicolas Eagle Beach/Palm Beach in the hotel area ter park oasis is located further down the Man-
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s most popular and Yet another highly popular beach site, Eagle gel Halto Beach and is reachable by boat. This
visited beaches, and for good reason: This san- Beach and Palm Beach is where most of our water park offers 6 hours of fun activities, food,
dy and quiet lagoon is a great place for par- visitors go to tan, swim or play in the white sand. drinks, and a chance to see pink flamingoes up
ents to sit back and relax while their children Because they are near the low-rise and high- close!q