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LOCAL Thursday 23 March 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Aruba Beach Club Resort

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently recognized the Em-
erald Ambassadors of Aruba. Presenting the Ambassadors
with the Emerald certification as a token of appreciation.
The Emerald certification is granted to ambassadors to
recognize, their loyalty, friendship, and visits to the island
of Aruba. Emerald Honorees has been choosing Aruba as
her preferred vacation destination for more than 35 years
consecutively. The Honoring certification program has
three levels, which are divided according to the number
of consecutive years visiting the island.

Honoring Levels:
• Distinguished Ambassadors: 10> years
• Goodwill Ambassadors: 20> years
• Emerald Ambassadors: 35> years

Honorees were:
Emerald Ambassadors: 35> years:

Harry & Karen (Kandy) Cottrillare residents of South Caro-
lina, United States (have been coming to Aruba for 36
years consecutively).

Ms. Olga Ruiz representing the Aruba Tourism Author-
ity, and members of the Aruba Beach Club bestowed
the certification of the EmeraldAmbassador. The honor-
eeswere presentedwith the Emerald Ambassador Certifi-
cate and memorable gifts.

On behalf of the Government of Aruba, we would like to
express our gratitude and appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Cot-
trill for making Aruba their preferred vacation destination
for so many years. We are so thankful to have had a such
incrediblevisitors all these years! Mr. & Mrs. Cottrill Aruba is
unquestionably her home away from home!

The topreasons for returning to Aruba, provided by the
honoree were:

Harry & Karen Cottrill’s
reasons:
1. Wonderful weather,
lovely beaches
2. Friendly locals
3. Seeing friends, we
made over the years
4. Great fishing (deep
sea) + Snorkeling
5. Activities for all ages
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