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A guide for the perfect picture

Where to find the most Instagrammable places in Oranjestad

(Oranjestad)—Imagine, See if you can also spot the already?
you’re taking a stroll in the cow on the roof!
city center, and you want to Renaissance Dock
take the most picture-perfect Wooden Swing on Plaza Last but certainly not least,
photo to show your friends Daniel Leo the Renaissance Dock is
and family back home and While you’re in front of the the perfect spot to take a
online. It seems like the per- Renaissance Mall, check beautiful picture, especially
fect spot can be hard to find, out the wooden swing on at sunset. The dock is locat-
but Oranjestad is full of great the other side of the mall ed behind the Renaissance
spots for a quick snapshot! on Plaza Daniel Leo. Another Market Place, and runs from
Here are the most Instagram- favorite among visitors want- the Renaissance Marina up
mable places in Oranjestad. ing a cute snapshot for Insta- to Renaissance Beach and
near the harbor entrance, walk from the harbor to get gram. Just pass through the Wilhelmina Park. This spot of-
“I LOVE ARUBA” you will spot a giant sign there, but while you’re at it, Renaissance Mall and find fers a gorgeous view of the
Right on Paardenbaai Plaza, that reads “I LOVE ARUBA”. check out these other spots this gem in front of the back ocean and sunset, accom-
A great first stop for a quick along the way! entrance! panied by the soft waves
shot with the family, this spot crashing on the shoreline.
is among the few that has The sitting bull Since you’ve made it this You may even spot some
become a favorite among Yes, you read that right; right far, one question: How many iguanas! q
tourists, especially those that in the heart of the city cen- blue horses have you spotted
are visiting Aruba through a ter, in front of the Crystal Ca-
cruise vacation. sino in the Renaissance Mall,
there is a black bull sitting on
Speaking of giant signs that a bench, waiting for you to
read “Aruba” (because take a picture with it. Ok, so
there can never be too it’s not a real bull, but “I took
many), there is another sign a picture with a sitting bull”
you can find along the Linear sounds like a great conversa-
Park, in front of Talk of the tion opener.
Town Hotel. It may be a long

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- of Aruba. The honorees were re- Goodwill Ambassador (20>years nation, as their home away from
cently had the great pleasure of spectively honored with a certifi- consecutively visiting Aruba) home.
recognizing Distinguished Visitors cate for their years of visits, loyalty, Emerald Ambassador (35>years
and love for the island of Aruba. consecutively visiting Aruba) The top reasons for returning to
Aruba provided by the honorees
The honorary certification is pre- The honorees were: were:
sented on behalf of the Minister Distinguished Visitors • Aruba’s people.
of Tourism as a token of apprecia- Mr. David & Mrs. Maria Torres from • Aruba’s beach.
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to Newark New Jersey, United States. • Aruba’s weather.
guests who have visited Aruba 10, • Aruba’s safety.
20, or 35 years or more consecu- Mr. Jorgino Willems representing • “It`s super easy to travel to
tively. the Aruba Tourism Authority, and Aruba”
staff members of Tamarijn Aruba
The three levels of honor are as fol- All Inclusive Resort bestowed the On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
lows: certificate upon the honorees, thority, we would like to express our
presented them with gifts, and sincere gratitude and appreciation
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- thanked them for choosing Aruba to the honorees for their continued
secutively visiting Aruba) as their favorite vacation desti- visits to the “One Happy Island”.q