The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the great pleasure of recognizinga Distinguished Visitor of Aruba. This lovely lady was honored with a certificate acknowledging her years of visits, loyalty, and love for 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 who 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 honoree was:
Distinguished Visitor of Aruba Mrs. Mickie Sawtelle from North Carolina, United States.
Ms. Kimberley Richardson representing the Aruba Tourism Authority, and staff members of the Costa Linda Beach Resort bestowed the certificate to the honoree, presented her with memorable gifts, and also thanked her for choosing Aruba as her best-loved vacation destination, and as her home away from home.
On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the honoree for her continued visits to the “One Happy Island”.
Top reasons for returning to Aruba provided by Mrs. Sawtelle were:
Aruba’s warm and friendly people who have become like family
Aruba’s beautiful views
Aruba’s many varieties of restaurants to choose from
“Aruba is relaxing”
“Aruba is fun!”