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LOCAL Wednesday 18 september 2024

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Barceló Aruba – All Inclusive!

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the
great pleasure of recognizing Distinguished Vis-
itors of Aruba. The honorees were respectively
honored with a certificate for their years of visits,
loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba.

The honorary certification is presented on be-
half of the Minister of Tourism as a token of ap-
preciation and to say “Masha Danki” to guests
who have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or
more consecutively.

The three levels of honor are as follows:
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively vis- • Aruba’s people.
iting Aruba) Mr. Jorgino Willems representing the Aruba • Aruba’s weather.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively Tourism Authority, and staff members of Barceló • “The staff at Barceló treats us like family
visiting Aruba) Aruba – All Inclusive bestowed the certificate and goes above & beyond”
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively upon the honorees, presented them with gifts, • “The beauty of the island”
visiting Aruba) and thanked them for choosing Aruba as their • “The beautiful surprises and sunsets”
favorite vacation destination, as their home
The honorees were: away from home. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
Distinguished Visitors would like to express our sincere gratitude and
Mr. Myron & Mrs. Linda Chronowitz from Flushing The top reasons for returning to Aruba provided appreciation to the honorees for their contin-
New York, United States. by the honorees were: ued visits to the “One Happy Island”.q

Best spots to view the sunset

waves that crash on the ence!* get your daily workout in
northern side of the island. and enjoy a beautiful view
Arashi Beach of the sunset and the island
Manchebo & Eagle Beach Another beach that has to as a little reward. Climb on
Speaking of the western be considered as another top the 587-step stairs and
shoreline, the best spots great spot to view the sun- reach the top to enjoy this
for viewing the sunset on set. Arashi Beach is the last incredible scenery.
the beach has to be either beach you will find along
Manchebo Beach or at the western coast line, just Casibari Rock Formation
Eagle Beach, which stretch before you drive up the If you’re a rock climber, you
along the entire western hill to the California Light might enjoy watching the
coast of the island starting House. A favorite for surf- sunset on top of the Casi-
(Oranjestad)—Today we from behind Bucuti & Tara ers and body boarders, the bari Rock Formation. It’s no
celebrate Valentine ’s Day, California Light House Beach Resort up to the Arashi sky stretches out for Yosemite, but it does offer
and what can be more ro- Of course, being one of the Amsterdam Manor round- miles, lending a spectacu- a fun little exercise to get to
mantic than surprising your highest point easily acces- about. The sunset on these lar canvas for the sun to the top. But if you prefer not
partner with a date watch- sible to locals and tourists, beaches is truly breathtak- create a masterpiece of or- to get your hands a little
ing the sunset. Aruba’s sun- the California Light House ing; the sky and ocean look ange, pink and purple hue. dirty, you can always use
set leave many speechless, hill not only offers a tremen- so big and spacious, and the stairs in the back.
and luckily, the best spots dous view of the sunset, but paired with the orange/ Hooiberg Hill
to view the sunset are en- also a breath taking scen- pink hue of the sunset, the These last two options are Editor’s note: This spot may
tirely accessible and easy ery of most of the island. In white sandy beaches and for more active couples. If be my personal favorite,
to find. Here are some of the distance you can spot the soft sounds of waves you and your partner like to if you couldn’t already
the best places to view the all the hotels, the west- crashing—it can only be hike, the Hooiberg Hill may tell...q
sunset on the island. ern shoreline and the wild described as an experi- be a great place for you to