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Playa Linda career accomplishments and well-deserved retirements

PALM BEACH - The quality standards Beach, and at the center of the is-
and family atmosphere for which land’s best selection of dining, shop-
the Playa Linda Beach Resort is well ping and activity options. It features
known results from the example set 217 spacious suites – with twelve dif-
by long-time employees, such as ferent suite categories, each with
Felicita Cuesta, Marlyn Tromp and fully-equipped kitchens – and offers
Ciro Pimentel, who, after decades resort amenities including on-prop-
on the job, are now enjoying well- erty laundry facilities, two pools, two
deserved retirements. Separate Jacuzzis, concierge services, daily
events were held to honor each of activity program and varied dining
these exceptional employees, with and shopping options. This intimate,
Playa Linda Beach Resort executive community-centered resort creates
staff and fellow colleagues express- an opportunity for memorable va-
ing appreciation for the level of their cation experiences and is why your
dedication as well as each one’s best day in Aruba starts at the Playa
individual contributions that led to Linda.q
Playa Linda’s success in different
ways.

Felicita Cuesta retired earlier this housekeepers responded by host- the retirement of Ciro Pimentel, who
year after dedicating 22 years ing a memorable send-off, throw- retired after 33 years. His tenure in
working within Playa Linda’s stellar ing a retirement party marked by the IT Department was marked by
Housekeeping Department. Fellow shared stories and their trademark tremendous change over the years,
high spirits. with the implementation of new
Marlyn Tromp similarly received a programs, cybersecurity efforts and
festive retirement party after com- technological updates, to which he
pleting an impressive 36 years at applied his ready knowledge to new
the Playa Linda in its Accounting challenges.
Department. Marylyn’s career grew
with the Playa Linda, and she met The talents that Felicita, Marlyn and
the growing demands of the depart- Ciro brought to the table and the
ment with aplomb as the popular knowledge and friendships they
timeshare flourished and grew in size shared with fellow colleagues has
and membership. Throughout the proven invaluable. Close-knit Playa
years, she helped juggle the track- Linda family ties among all employ-
ing of financials through numerous ees resulted in fond farewells and
new projects, refurbishments and best wishes for tranquil, well-de-
upgrades. served retirements.

And just recently, Playa Linda pro- Playa Linda Beach Resort Aruba sits
vided a warm celebration to mark beachside on world famous Palm

Aruba Tourism Authority

Celebrates Loyal Visitor!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently honored young Austin Atlee from
Winnebago, Illinois, for his years of visiting Aruba! Since Austin was a
baby, he and his family have been visiting Aruba consecutive. Austin
received a certificate and some presents in recognition of his loyalty and
love for the island.

The honorary certification is presented on behalf of the Minister of Tour-
ism as a token of appreciation and to say “Masha Danki” to guests who
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or more consecutively.
Austin is now a Distinguished Visitor with over 10 years of visits!
Austin loves Aruba for its beautiful beaches, friendly people, sunny
weather, and the fact that it’s a family tradition.
A big “Masha Danki” to Austin and his family for making Aruba their fa-
vorite getaway!q