The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great pleasure to recognize Goodwill Ambassadors of Aruba. These Ambassadors were respectively honored with certificates acknowledging their years of visits, loyalty, and love to the island of Aruba.
The honor certification is presented on behalf of the Minister of Tourism as a token of appreciation and to say “Masha Danki” to guests whom have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or more consecutively.
The three honoring levels are as follows:
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively visiting Aruba)
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively visiting Aruba)
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively visiting Aruba)
The honorees were:
Goodwill Ambassadors
Mrs. Jessie Baginski from Ohio, United States. Mrs. Baginski has been coming to the island for 20 years consecutively.
Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Caroline Kelly from Maryland, United States. Mr. & Mrs. Kelly have been coming to the island for 30 years consecutively.
Ms. Kimberley Richardson representing the Aruba Tourism Authority, and members of the Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club bestowed the Ambassador certification to the honorees, presented them with gifts, and also thanked them for choosing Aruba as their favorite vacation destination and as their home-away-from-home.
Top reasons for returning to Aruba, provided by Mrs. Baginski were:
- Aruba’s nice sandy beaches – Love Boca Catalina Beach
- The Marriott and adjacent properties – Easy to walk along the beaches
- Aruba’s safety – Drinking water, beach access, and walkways
- Adventure
- Great food & entertainment
Top reasons for returning to Aruba, provided by Mr. & Mrs. Kelly were:
- Aruba’s year-round sunny weather
- Aruba’s delicious variety of foods
- Aruba’s warm & friendly people
- Aruba’s nice sandy beaches and picturesque sunsets
- Aruba’s cleanliness
