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Aruban born and bred Steve Francees has a passion for photography. Being a local photographer he knows the hidden
gems of this island and captures them in an amazing way. As a Family and Landscape photographer Steve is ready to
create your next ‘vacation memories’, morning and/or sunset shots. T: (297) 738-0777, M: stevefrancees@hotmail.com,
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The Old Mill Rodgers Beach or Nanki Beach

The Old Mill was one of the first tourism attractions in Palm Beach
and opened in March of 1962. The building was built in Holland in A month ago Mr Maxey asked me to do a photo shoot at Rodgers Beach where he lived
1804 and in 1960 was bought by a businessman and was carefully in the area of Colony for 16 years. He was born in Aruba by American parents and grew
disassembled and shipped to Aruba. It was the first kind of private/ up swimming at this beach. A must visit beach and it’s on your right before going to Baby
public partnership with the government but was sold in 1970 and Beach. In 1950 the Aruba Esso Club was built and the remaining of the building is still there.
since than many restaurants and bars opened at this location. This Mr & Mrs. Maxey took a very emotional walk on the Rodgers Beach, cherishing so many
amazing structure can be seen from far in the Palm Beach area. memories of his childhood as he explained to me.

Friends Beach Celebrating 36 years of I DO

This beach has so many names so I’m just giving you one. Located on the way from down-
town to the low rise Hotels on your left before the first traffic lights. This beach is also known
as the perfect spot to watch the sunset when you don’t have time to go to Arashi Beach. The
access to this beach is temporary closed with big stones due to the fact that it is against the Freddie surprised his lovely wife Robin with a vow renewal last Fri-
law to ride your 4by4 on white sand and here that was possible. But you can park your car day and with so much love they will for sure celebrate another 36
and walk to experience this beauty. years of happy marriage.