Relax and Rejuvenate on the One happy island During Inaugural Aloe Wellness Month Aruba

ORANJESTAD, Aruba, April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- For the entire month of June, the One Happy Island of Aruba invites guest to relax as the island celebrates a holistic approach to vacations with the first annual Aloe Wellness Month Aruba.

The month-long program will feature activities designed to help visitors decompress, unwind and relax while experiencing the award-winning beauty and exciting local culture of Aruba. Participating hotels and spas will be offering a variety of special wellness packages designed to give visitors the chance to feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

"This new initiative was developed to showcase Aruba's regenerative qualities, which appeal to luxury-seekers, adventurers and foodies alike," said Sanju Luidens, CMO of Aruba Tourism Authority. "Aruba's signature Aloe, our No. 1 export celebrating its 125^th anniversary, is an integral component of this refreshing program."

Select on-island properties will call visitors to experience wellness-focused activities such as dance therapy, fitness classes and yoga sessions. Hiking along the more rugged northern side of the island or kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding atop tranquil turquoise waters is suggested for those seeking nature-inspired activities.

Local chefs are adding a wholesome twist to classic island cuisine by orchestrating nourishing menus and dynamic, interactive cooking classes and demos that focus on healthy cuisine.

Participating day spas on the island are preparing to help visitors reclaim a sense of wellbeing with a diverse menu of treatments that will incorporate the healing wonders of locally cultivated Aruba Aloe.

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About Aruba
As one of the most revisited destinations in the Caribbean, Aruba -- One happy island -- is an island of contradictions, where pristine turquoise waters collide against the desert-like terrain of the north shore; where peace and relaxation coexist with wild and rugged adventures; where Dutch influence meets American ease; and where a diverse history parallels a bright future. Nestled in the Southern Caribbean on the fringes of the hurricane belt, the island is just a two-and-a-half hour flight from Miami and a four-hour flight from New York City and also boasts year-round cooling trade winds and an average 82-degree temperature. Aruba offers beach lovers, adrenaline junkies, relaxation seekers and everyone in between a slice of paradise, including breathtaking beaches, a booming culinary scene, world famous festivals and events, exciting land and water activities, art galleries and museums, sumptuous spas, championships golf and exclusive shopping. With all-inclusive options, boutique properties in charming Eagle Beach, high-rise branded resorts in Palm Beach or cosmopolitan city hotels in Oranjestad, the island of contradictions provides the perfect getaway for first-time guests and loyal visitors. www.aruba.com.

For more information:  Marylin Seliciana, Branding Specialist, [email protected], (297) 582-3777 Ext. 264

SOURCE Aruba Tourism Authority