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LOCAL Thursday 21 december 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honors loyal visitors at Marriott’s Ocean Club!

The Aruba Tourism Authority Emerald Ambassador (35>years
recently had the great pleasure of consecutively visiting Aruba)
recognizing Emerald Ambassadors
of Aruba. This lovely couple The honorees were:
was honored with a certificate Emerald Ambassadors of Aruba
acknowledging their years of visits, Mr. Antoine & Mrs. Vera Chaker
loyalty, and love for the island of from New Jersey, United States.
Aruba.
Ms. Kimberley Richardson
The honor certification is presented representing the Aruba Tourism
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism Authority, and staff members of the
as a token of appreciation and to Marriott’s Ocean Club bestowed
say “Masha Danki” to guests who the certificate to the honorees,
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 presented them with memorable
years or more consecutively. gifts, and also thanked them for from home.”
choosing Aruba as their best-loved • Aruba’s nice sandy
The three honoring levels are as vacation destination, as their home beaches. On behalf of the Aruba Tourism
follows: away from home. • Aruba’s Marriott’s Ocean Authority, we would like to
Distinguished Visitor (10>years Club. express our sincere gratitude and
consecutively visiting Aruba) Top reasons for returning to Aruba • Aruba’s shopping. appreciation to the honorees for
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years provided by the honorees were: • “Friends we have made their continued visits to the “One
consecutively visiting Aruba) • “Aruba is our home away over the years.” Happy Island”.q

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of the biggest concerns families to hang out is across the bridge, the Malmok beach area further down the hotel areas.
that parents have when travelling with their passed the mangrove trees near the Though it may not be a very sandy beach, it is relatively
children is a guarantee of their safety and entrance sign. Here, there are small and quiet and tranquil. This is a great place for family to lay
healthy enjoyment. Therefore, we thought big palapas, perfect for big and small down a big blanket and have a little picnic. This is also
it would be a great help to travelling families to set up their belongings. In this one of the best places to snorkel, as this area is filled with
parents to list off some the most family- area, the shore is also shallow, falling right little fish and corals, even close to the shore.
friendly beaches around the island. around your knee before slowly getting
deeper: perfect for kids to safely play. Palm Island
Baby Beach in San Nicolas Ok, this one is technically not a beach, but a must-
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s most popular Eagle Beach/Palm Beach in the hotel visit attraction for family fun. This small water park oasis
and visited beaches, and for good reason: area is located further down the Mangel Halto Beach and
This sandy and quiet lagoon is a great place Yet another highly popular beach site, is reachable by boat. This water park offers 6 hours of
for parents to sit back and relax while their Eagle Beach and Palm Beach is where fun activities, food, drinks, and a chance to see pink
children play in the shallow shores of the most of our visitors go to tan, swim or play flamingoes up close! q
beach. Beside the relaxing atmosphere, in the white sand. Because they are near
there are also several services that may the low-rise and high-rise hotel areas,
accommodate your stay, like a parking these beaches are the most accessible
lot, sun tent rentals, chairs, bathrooms for visitors on foot. These beaches also
and a snack bar right at the far left of the offer many palapas free to use, but you
beach. can also rent chairs and tents. Much like
Baby Beach, these sites are one of the
Mangel Halto in Pos Chiquito best beaches for your children to play and
Mangel Halto is situated in the back streets build sand castles.
of the Pos Chiquito city. Though there are
several stairs on the sides of the beach Boca Catalina in Malmok
cliff leading you down, the best spot for Boca Catalina is a small bay beach near