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Friday 25 OctOber 2024
Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Renaissance

Wind Creek Aruba Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had The honorees were:
the great pleasure of recognizing Good- Goodwill Ambassadors
will Ambassadors of Aruba. The honorees Mr. Luigi & Mrs. Carla Sno - Passera from
were respectively honored with a certifi- San Giuliano Milanese Milano, Italy.
cate for their years of visits, loyalty, and
love for the island of Aruba. Mr. Jorgino Willems representing the Aru-
ba Tourism Authority, and staff members of
The honorary certification is presented on Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort be-
behalf of the Minister of Tourism as a token stowed the certificate upon the honorees,
of appreciation and to say “Masha Danki” presented them with gifts, and thanked
to guests who have visited Aruba 10, 20, or them for choosing Aruba as their favorite
35 years or more consecutively. vacation destination, as their home away
from home.
The three levels of honor are as follows: The top reasons for returning to Aruba pro-
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecu- vided by the honorees were:
tively visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s beaches.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecu- • Aruba’s weather. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we would like
tively visiting Aruba) • “Being back to see family & friends” to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecu- • “Lecture for the volunteers as Psy honorees for their continued visits to the “One Happy
tively visiting Aruba) Oncologist” Island”.q
• “Born in Aruba”
Exploring the Mainstreet of San Nicolas

las is Aruba’s second largest the oil refinery between the find three amazing museums, net for all that is young, cool
city and was once a bustling 1920’s until the 1960’s. To this The Museum of Industry, the and hip in Aruba. Indeed,
company town dominated day traces of the multicultural Community Museum and the San Nicolas has all of the
by the oil industry since the influences in culinary offerings Carnival Euphoria, all within ingredients of an emerging
early 1930’s. and customs, housing and walking distance from one cultural hub — varied history,
SAN NICOLAS— At Just 11 population are clearly visible another. interesting architecture, and,
miles southeast from Oranjes- Over the course of four de- in San Nicolas - more than The Museum of Industry is perhaps most importantly, an
tad you will enter the city San cades, its demographics had anywhere else on the island. situated in the Water Tower urban layout that makes it
Nicolas, also known as Sunrise changed immensely due to in San Nicolas and narrates walkable. As you walk around,
City or Chocolate City. A city a stream of Afro-Caribbean Flow of history Aruba's industrial history which the streets are silent but the
that is rich in authentic culture and South American workers if you are looking for history began in the 19th century. walls are loud, filled with
and island charm. San Nico- who came to fill the jobs in San Nicolas has it. Here you will Here you will learn about gold, bright, colorful murals painted
aloe, phosphate, oil and the by a collection of artists from
tourism industries which made around the world. Thanks to
San Nicolas once a bustling the efforts of various art or-
business center. Experience ganizations in Aruba, such as
the touching stories of those Art Rules Aruba and Aruba
who were part of this history. Art Fair, San Nicolas has had
Nicolaas Store built in 1940 quite the aesthetic makeover
and renovated in 2014 is the with regards to vibrant street
home of the Community art. Each year more and more
Museum. The collection is stunning murals are replacing
remarkable and spans mil- broken down buildings with
lennia. Ancient fossils stand colorful art pieces that keep
next to tableaus of an au- brightening up SunriseCity.
thentically recreated colonial
kitchen and bedroom and Must See, Do, Buy & Eat
19th-century barbershop, just A little bit of everything can
to name a few of the items be found in the main street.
of old-time Aruba that has Stores selling shoes, clothing,
been preserved. A collection jewelry you name it. Arts &
of artifacts and other objects crafts by Cosecha store &
of artistic, cultural, historical, Creative Center, a design
or scientific importance can store in which you can im-
be found here for the purpose merse yourself in discovering
of education or enjoyment. genuine and locally made
Carnival Euphoria is showcas- arts and crafts which reflect
ing Aruba’s Carnival. See how the diversification of the Aru-
are Carnival has developed ban craft heritage and the
over the past 65 years. artistic supply of artisans. Don’t
miss out on trying the exqui-
The new San Nicolas site food offered by the cafes
In the shadow of the refinery, and restaurants or just enjoy
an art capital is quietly begin- a peaceful walk admiring the
ning to grow. This is the new murals, mosaic benches and
San Nicolas, a place that is all the history San Nicolas has
starting to become a mag- to offer.q