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LOCAL Friday 28 July 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal

visitors at Costa Linda Beach Resort

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- Emerald Ambassador (35>years
cently had the great pleasure to consecutively visiting Aruba)
recognize a Goodwill Ambassador
of Aruba. This Ambassador was re- The honoree was:
spectively honored with a certifi- Goodwill Ambassador Ms. Kira
cate acknowledging her years of Stickley from Florida, United States.
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 theCosta
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism Linda Beach Resort bestowed the
as a token of appreciation and to certificateto the honoree, present-
say “Masha Danki” to guests who ed her with memorable gifts, and
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 also thanked her for choosing Aru-
years or more consecutively. ba as her best-loved vacation des-
tination, and as her home away
The three honoring levels are as from home. Aruba’s wildlife Authority, we would like to express
follows: Aruba’s year-round sunny weather our sincere gratitude and appre-
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- Top reasons for returning to Aruba Aruba has a variety of restaurants ciation to the honoreefor her con-
secutively visiting Aruba) provided by Ms. Kira were: to choose from tinued visits to the “One Happy
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years Aruba’s nice sandy beaches Island”.q
consecutively visiting Aruba) Aruba’s sunsets On behalf of the Aruba Tourism

Why You Should Not Miss Aruba’s Free City Center Street Car Tour

ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s City Cen- single-deck one with 42 seats and Caya Betico Croes, mostly re-
ter Street Car - or as we call it in a double-decker with 64 seats. The ferred to as our “main street” has
Dutch; “Tram van Oranjestad’ - is line was inspired by the popular been developed into a pollution-
a single track tram line in Oran- battery-powered streetcar opera- free pedestrian mall. The double-
jestad, the capital city of Aruba. It tion at the Grove in Los Angeles, decker offers you a 360 degree
was inaugurated on 22 December USA. Aruba’s streetcars are pow- view of the down town area with
2012, being the first and so far the ered by hydrogen fuel cells, which a picture perfect scenery of the is-
only passenger rail service on Aru- are charged by the island’s year- land’s clear blue skies. Who would
ba and the rest of the Dutch Ca- round trade winds. not enjoy a ride on this beautiful
ribbean. There are two trolleys, a and naturally air-conditioned ve-
hicle? The tour consists of a total of
9 stops approximately 200 meters
apart from each other; all stops are
clearly marked. The tram will bring waters.
you close to different museums,
historical plazas, monuments, the The “Tram van Oranjestad” starts
Protestant church, Aruba’s high- from a balloon loop near the Port
end mall, retail shops, and a vari- of Call and serves the downtown
ety of local and international cui- area and ends at Plaza Nicky. The
sine restaurants. The “I love Aruba” first ride starts at 10:00 am sharp
trademark also belongs to that list. with intervals of 25minutes. The last
The third stop on the route is close trolley departs from the cruise port
to a 5-minute walk to the famous at 5:00pm. Don’t miss this tour of
Renaissance Marina showcasing the beautiful Aruba’s City Center–
luxurious yachts and Aruba’s blue it is free for all!q