Summertime runs through December in Aruba, at least when it comes to vacation deals. The island, long known for offering visitors great travel programs such as the One Cool Honeymoon and One Cool Family vacation packages, is now taking it one step further. Aruba is pleased to announce its first annual One Cool Summer, which encompasses both the honeymoon and family vacation packages and is valid for travel between May 1-December 15, 2003 (except blackout dates May 21-26, 2003).
Aruba’s One Cool Summer offers a variety of incentives for travelers including a fifth night free at participating resorts. The deal comes with the One Cool Value Card, which offers more than $800 in savings through the island. Visitors wishing to take advantage of Aruba’s One Cool Summer must book a minimum of four nights. Reservations must be made through any travel agent via any official Aruba tour operator.
In addition to a free night and value card, visitors can take advantage of weekly festivals such as the Bonbini Festival, held every Tuesday, or the Watapana Food & Art Festival, held on Wednesdays. There are also music and sports events held throughout the summer and fall including:
June 28 - July 6 : Aruba Hi-Winds World Challenge
July 4 : 15th Heineken Music Festival
August 19 : Symphony of the Americas
August 24 - 26 : Aruba International Pro-Am Tournament
September 10 - 11 : BMW Golf Tournament
September 18 - 23 : International Paintball Competition
October 10 - 11 : Aruba Music Festival
November 7 - 15 : Aruba International Catamaran Regatta
The following is a list of resorts participating in the One Cool Summer program:
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
Aruba Grand Beach Resort
Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
Bucuti Beach Resort
Divi Village
Divi Dutch Village
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
Hyatt Regency Aruba
La Cabana All Suite Beach Resort
Occidental Grand Aruba
Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort
Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
Talk of the Town Beach Resort
The Mill Resort & Suites
Tierra del Sol Resort
Wyndham Aruba Beach Resort & Casino Ê
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