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LOCAL Tuesday 6 June 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Costa Linda Beach Resort

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- Massachusetts, United States
cently had the great pleasure to
recognize Goodwill Ambassadors Goodwill Ambassadors
of Aruba. These Ambassadors were Mr. Rodney Arthur & Mrs. Gerry
respectively honored withcertifi- Lynn Mandler from Minnesota, Unit-
cates acknowledging their years ed States
of visits, loyalty, and love for the is-
land of Aruba. Ms. Kimberley Richardson repre-
senting the Aruba Tourism Author-
The honor certification is presented ity, and staff members of the Costa
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism Linda Beach Resort bestowed the
as a token of appreciation and to Ambassador certificates to the
say “Masha Danki” to guests whom honorees, presented them with
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 gifts, and also thanked them for
years or more consecutively. choosing Aruba as their favorite
vacation destination and their
The three honoring levels are as fol- home-away-from-home. around the island – especially Aruba’s year-round sunny weather
lows: horseback riding “We are in love with Aruba”
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- Top reasons for returning to Aruba, “Aruba is undoubtedly our home-
secutively visiting Aruba) provided by Mrs. Donoghue were: Top reasons for returning to Aruba, away-from-home”
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years Timeshare at the Costa Linda provided by Mr. & Mrs. Mandler
consecutively visiting Aruba) Beach Resort were: On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
Emerald Ambassador (35>years Aruba’s nice sandy beaches “Every visit to Aruba feels like a thority, we would like to express our
consecutively visiting Aruba) Aruba’s warm & friendly people family reunion” sincere gratitude and appreciation
The honorees were: Aruba’s variety of restaurants to The excellent customer service of- to the honorees for their continued
Goodwill Ambassador choose from! fered by the welcoming Costa Lin- visits to the “One Happy Island”. q
Mrs. Elaine Susan Donoghue from The number of activities to do da Beach Resort staff

Aruba to me

ORANJESTAD — You are back and for promotional purposes without My love and the passion I have for
we would like to portrait you! By compensation. Aruba has sold many other peo-
inviting you to send us your favor- Last but not least: check out our ple vacations and it also was in-
ite vacation picture while enjoy- website, Instagram and Facebook stant love for each and everyone
ing our Happy Island. page! Thank you for supporting of them .
Complete the sentence: Aruba to our free newspaper, we strive to My husband and I have come to
me is ……. Send your picture with make you a happy reader every Aruba every year since our hon-
that text (including your name day again. eymoon there in 2000, and for our
and where you are from) to: For today we received a lovely anniversaries since .
news@arubatoday.com and we message from Gail Ruxton. Each year, knowing I had my
will publish your vacation memo- Aruba vacation to look forward
ry. Isn’t that a special way to keep They wrote to us saying; to was my best motivator to get
your best moments alive? Please “Aruba to me is ..... where I first through daily life ,working, and true ! My husband and I will now
do note: By submitting photos, text visited as a travel agent in 1986, cold weather. have two longer trips every year
or any other materials, you give instant love! It truly is our paradise ,our peace, to our Paradise, Aruba!”
permission to The Aruba Today My job was to learn about the our everything !!
Newspaper, Caribbean Speed beauty of the island and it's po- We have now retired and beyond Thank you for sending us this won-
Printers and any of its affiliated eple and it's properties and to happy to tell you.... derful message sharing what Aru-
companies to use said materials, come home to USA and sell vaca- 37 years since my first visit, and ba means to you with us and our
as well as names, likeness, etc. tions to Aruba! Aruba to me is ....my dream come readers!q