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LOCAL Monday 28 august 2023

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Marriott’s Surf Club

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- Mr. Pete & Mrs. Melissa Cannistraci
cently had the great pleasure of from Massachusetts, United States.
recognizing Distinguished Visitors
of Aruba. These people were hon- Ms. Kimberley Richardson rep-
ored with certificates acknowledg- resenting the Aruba Tourism Au-
ing their years of visits, loyalty, and thority, and staff members of the
love for the island of Aruba. Marriott’s Surf Club bestowed the
certificates to the honorees, pre-
The honor certification is presented sented them with memorable gifts,
on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and also thanked them for choos-
as a token of appreciation and to ing Aruba as their best-loved vaca-
say “Masha Danki” to guests who tion destination and as their home
have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 away from home.
years or more consecutively.
On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
The three honoring levels are as fol- thority, we would like to express our
lows: sincere gratitude and appreciation
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- to the honorees for their continued
secutively visiting Aruba) visits to the “One Happy Island”.
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years
consecutively visiting Aruba) Top reasons for returning to Aruba
Emerald Ambassador (35>years provided by Mr. & Mrs. Konarski from home.” • Aruba has a wide variety of
consecutively visiting Aruba) were: restaurants to choose from – Local
• “Aruba is our favorite is- Top reasons for returning to Aruba & International Cuisine.
The honorees were: land.” provided by Mr. & Mrs. Cannistraci • The Aruba’s Marriott Surf
Distinguished Visitors of Aruba • Aruba’s warm weather. were: Club has hospitable staff members.
Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Christina Konar- • Aruba’s friendly people. • Aruba’s sunny weather.
ski from Connecticut, United States. • Aruba’s peacefulness. • Aruba is a family-friendly is- • Island adventures!q
Distinguished Visitors of Aruba • “Aruba is our home away land.

Exploring the Mainstreet of San Nicolas

the multicultural influences in culi- ated colonial kitchen and bedroom collection of artists from around the
nary offerings and customs, housing and 19th-century barbershop, just to world. Thanks to the efforts of various
and population are clearly visible in name a few of the items of old-time art organizations in Aruba, such as
San Nicolas - more than anywhere Aruba that has been preserved. A Art Rules Aruba and Aruba Art Fair,
else on the island. collection of artifacts and other ob- San Nicolas has had quite the aes-
jects of artistic, cultural, historical, or thetic makeover with regards to vi-
Flow of history scientific importance can be found brant street art. Each year more and
if you are looking for history San here for the purpose of education more stunning murals are replacing
Nicolas has it. Here you will find three or enjoyment. broken down buildings with colorful
amazing museums, The Museum of Carnival Euphoria is showcasing art pieces that keep brightening up
Industry, the Community Museum Aruba’s Carnival. See how are Car- SunriseCity.
SAN NICOLAS— At Just 11 miles and the Carnival Euphoria, all within nival has developed over the past
southeast from Oranjestad you walking distance from one another. 65 years. Must See, Do, Buy & Eat
will enter the city San Nicolas, also The Museum of Industry is situated A little bit of everything can be
known as Sunrise City or Chocolate in the Water Tower in San Nicolas The new San Nicolas found in the main street. Stores
City. A city that is rich in authentic and narrates Aruba's industrial his- In the shadow of the refinery, an art selling shoes, clothing, jewelry you
culture and island charm. San Nico- tory which began in the 19th cen- capital is quietly beginning to grow. name it. Arts & crafts by Cosecha
las is Aruba’s second largest city tury. Here you will learn about gold, This is the new San Nicolas, a place store & Creative Center, a design
and was once a bustling company aloe, phosphate, oil and the tourism that is starting to become a magnet store in which you can immerse
town dominated by the oil industry industries which made San Nicolas for all that is young, cool and hip yourself in discovering genuine and
since the early 1930’s. once a bustling business center. in Aruba. Indeed, San Nicolas has locally made arts and crafts which
Experience the touching stories of all of the ingredients of an emerg- reflect the diversification of the Aru-
Over the course of four decades, those who were part of this history. ing cultural hub — varied history, ban craft heritage and the artistic
its demographics had changed im- Nicolaas Store built in 1940 and interesting architecture, and, per- supply of artisans. Don’t miss out
mensely due to a stream of Afro- renovated in 2014 is the home of haps most importantly, an urban on trying the exquisite food offered
Caribbean and South American the Community Museum. The col- layout that makes it walkable. As by the cafes and restaurants or just
workers who came to fill the jobs in lection is remarkable and spans mil- you walk around, the streets are si- enjoy a peaceful walk admiring the
the oil refinery between the 1920’s lennia. Ancient fossils stand next to lent but the walls are loud, filled with murals, mosaic benches and all the
until the 1960’s. To this day traces of tableaus of an authentically recre- bright, colorful murals painted by a history San Nicolas has to offer.q