The Aruba Tourism Authority recently recognized the Emerald Ambassadors of Aruba

Presenting the Ambassadors with the Emerald certification as a token of appreciation. The Emerald certification is granted to ambassadors to recognize, their loyalty, friendship, and visits to the island of Aruba. Emerald Honorees has been choosing Aruba as her preferred vacation destination for more than 35 yearsconsecutively. The Honoring certification program has three levels, which are divided according to the number of consecutive years visiting the island.

Honoring Levels:

• Distinguished Ambassadors: 10> years

• Goodwill Ambassadors:  20> years

• Emerald Ambassadors: 35> years

Honorees were: 

Emerald Ambassadors: 35> years:

Richard & Cherly Gariboldi are residents of Vermont, United States (have been coming to Aruba for 43 years consecutively). 

Ms. Olga Ruiz representing the Aruba Tourism Authority, and members of the Aruba Beach Club bestowed the certification of the Emerald Ambassador. The honorees were presented with the Emerald Ambassador Certificate and memorable gifts. 

On behalf of the Government of Aruba, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Gariboldi for making Aruba their preferred vacation destination for so many years. We are so thankful to have had such outstanding visitors all these years! For Mr. & Mrs. Gariboldi Aruba is unquestionably theirhome away from home!

The top reasons for returning to Aruba, provided by the honoreewere:

Richard & Cherly Gariboldi’s reasons:

1. The people 

2. The weather 

3. Great food

4. The beach 

5. It is one happy island!