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Message from the director Dear Travel Planner, Aruba, the One happy island, was recently ranked number two by TripAdvisor travelers in the category of top 25 destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico and is easily accessible from 15 gateway cities in North America. Situated on the outside fringes of the hurricane belt, Aruba boasts year-round cooling trade winds and ideal weather with average annual temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 20 inches of rainfall. Surrounded by turquoise Caribbean waters, Aruba’s beaches can satisfy all the needs of your diverse clients, ranging from wide shaded expanses and quiet retreats to busy sunbathing and watersports hot spots. Palm Beach, perhaps Aruba’s most renowned seaside retreat, is the latter with its glamorous high-rise hotels and areas dotted with watersport concessions, piers, beach bars, restaurants and shops. Our tropical destination is ﬁlled with warm, hospitable people and also provides excitement and entertainment for your clients beyond the pristine beaches through our 28 luxurious hotels and resorts which are home to championship golf courses, pampering spas and vibrant casinos. Additionally, extraordinary international and local cuisine, exclusive shops and boutiques, art galleries, museums and clubs featuring live music can be found throughout the island. The Aruba Certiﬁed Expert (ACE) Program is designed and written to combine an in-depth educational print program with a unique, online extension approach that enables us to produce a robust informational and interactive learning experience to ensure that you have a full understanding of the Aruba vacation experience and the expertise to present that destination knowledge to your clients in a comprehensive and conﬁdent manner. There is also an emphasis on follow up, with a quarterly newsletter, information on our Travel Agent Months (TRAM) program and contact information for assistance from our Aruba Tourism Authority sales managers and representatives. By becoming an ACE agent, you will have all the tools and support necessary to promote and sell the destination of Aruba. You will be the ﬁrst ones to know about all new island developments and events and you can qualify to earn great rewards by reporting your room night production. I invite you to visit Aruba soon and hope that while visiting you will experience what truly makes Aruba the One happy island—from the warmth of our constant sunshine to the tranquility of our picturesque beaches and the authentic spirit of our friendly locals. Warm regards, Ronella Tjin-Asjoe Croes CEO Aruba Tourism Authority Table of contents Key selling points .......................................A4 Airline and general information ...................A5 Target market and value-added programs...............................A6 Accommodations.......................................A7 Active vacation options ............................ A10 Dining and nightlife...................................A22 Weddings and honeymoons ....................A24 Shopping .................................................A28 Spas ........................................................A31 Culture and festivals .................................A32 Cruise programs and MICE......................A34 Rewards and more...................................A35 A2 aruba.com recommend.com http://www.aruba.com http://www.recommend.com

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Rail Europe & Hertz Rental Car
Southwest Airlines & Delta Air Lines
Florida
Hawaii
France & Italy
Tahiti
Thailand
China
Cancun
Riviera Maya
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Aruba Certified Expert Specialist Program
Saint Lucia
South Africa
Israel
Isram
Abercrombie & Kent
Globus
Goway Travel
Travel Impressions
Avanti Destinations
GOGO Worldwide Vacations
Apple Vacations
Tauck
Marriott International
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Sandals & Beaches Resorts
AMResorts
Best Western International
Cruising to the Top

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