Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this international catamaran regatta will decorate Aruba’s turquoise waters with the colorful sails of catamarans from
Europe. The event represents a great opportunity not only for experienced yacht racers and recreational sailors, but it’s also a draw for non-sailing
partners, children and friends who will be able to enjoy the event as a spectator while relaxing on Aruba’s white-sand beaches.

o ARUBA BEACH TENNIS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, November, 2010 Aruba is one of the first countries to host an international tournament in the new sport of beach tennis. International beach tennis pros come down to play, and a large number of amateurs participate as well. Competitions will be held
at Moomba Beach.


Environmental Projects

o 17th ANNUAL ARUBA REEF CARE PROJECT, July 3-4, 2010
A clean-up of the island’s most popular beaches and dive and snorkel sites helps raise awareness for a clean marine environment in Aruba. With over 800 participants, including local residents and visitors from around the world, it is the island’s largest volunteer environmental initiative.

o NATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN UP DAY, September 25, 2010
The National Clean Up Day concentrates on areas near and along the coast. The activities are concentrated on the area from Surfside to Wilhelmina Park, the beaches of Arikok National Park, California sand dunes, Wariruri, Baby Beach, Bachelor’s Beach, Boca Grandi, Zeewijk Beach, Mangel Halto, Santo Largo, Arashi, Anaboei, and the open area between the former Bushiri Hotel and the
Tamarijn Beach Resort. This event usually takes place in September or October. For information, please contact Vanessa Rasmussen at (297) - 582-2607. or e-mail Vanessa@ahata.com.


For more information on Aruba’s 2010 events, please visit online at www.ARUBA.com
or call 1-800-TO-ARUBA.

About Aruba
Aruba, the island of 90,000 friends you haven’t met yet, is truly an extraordinary experience. Located only two-and-a-half hours by air from Miami and four hours from New York City, the island is ideally situated in the southern fringes of the hurricane belt and boasts year-round cooling trade winds and perfect weather with average annual temperatures of 82 Fahrenheit and less than 20 inches of rainfall per year. With pristine white sandy beaches Aruba serves up over 30 luxurious hotels/resorts, championship golf courses, sumptuous spas, vibrant casinos, extraordinary international and local cuisine, exclusive shops and boutiques, exciting land and water activities, art galleries and museums, world-famous music festivals and events, clubs and cafes with live music and more. The backdrop of a tropical destination with warm, hospitable people is the perfect place for first-time guests and loyal visitors who return to Aruba at a 60% repeat rate, more than any other Caribbean destination.

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