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Friday 11 July 2025

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Renaissance Ocean Suites!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the more consecutively.
great pleasure of recognizing Emerald Ambas-
sadors of Aruba. The honorees were respec- The three levels of honor are as follows:
tively honored with a certificate for theiryears of Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively vis-
visits, loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba. iting Aruba)
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively
The honorary certification is presented on be- visiting Aruba)
half of the Minister of Tourism as a token of ap- Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively
preciation and to say “Masha Danki” to guests visiting Aruba)
who have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or
The honorees were:
Emerald Ambassadors • The Aruban people are so kind.
Mr. Walter and Mrs. Virginia Ohl from Painted • Aruba’s beaches.
Post,New York, United States. • Aruba’s culture and history.
• The water (drinking) tastes so good.
Ms. Keyttin Silvarepresenting the Aruba Tourism • Familiarity,it’s home away from home.
Authority, and staff members of Renaissance
Ocean Suites bestowed the certificate upon Something remarkable about this honoring was
the honorees, presented them with gifts, and that Mrs. Ohl still has her first certificate from her
thanked them for choosing Aruba as their fa- initial honor back in 1993.
vorite vacation destination, as their home away
from home. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
would like to express our sincere gratitude and
The top reasons for returning to Aruba provided appreciation to the honorees for their contin-
by the honorees were: ued visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

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