Surf into Luxury at Aruba Marriott’s Tradewinds Club
Hotels
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Receive discounts on luxury accommodations and ride the waves for free
The Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino is offering guests a 30% discount on Tradewinds Club leisure rates plus complimentary windsurfing or kiteboarding lessons with the “Surf Into Luxury” package. Available from October 12, 2009 – December 23, 2010, the package combines the exclusive amenities of the Tradewinds Club with the perfect offshore winds, catering to those looking for an adventurous, yet luxurious vacation.
The “Surf into Luxury Package” includes:
• 30% discount on leisure rates at Tradewinds Club
• Complimentary two-hour windsurf experience and one-hour windsurfing lesson provided by Vela Windsurf Center OR
• Complimentary one-hour kiteboarding land-trainer lesson provided by Dare2Fly
“Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned veteran, Aruba is a windsurfer’s paradise,” says Karin Swiers, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Aruba Marriott Resort. “We’ve partnered with one of the best schools in the business to provide a unique opportunity for guests to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather without sacrificing the first-class Tradewinds Club experience.”
Package rates start at $328/night. Reservations for the complimentary kiteboard or windsurf lessons can be booked through the personal concierge, but must be made in advance. For more information, click here Surf Into Luxury. To book the package, call (800) 223-6388 or visit www.arubamarriott.com and request promo code L9Z.
About Tradewinds Club
Perched on the top floor of the Aruba Marriott Resort eight floors above the white sandy beaches, the Tradewinds Club is a boutique, ‘hotel-within-a-hotel’ concept ideal for travelers looking to be pampered with exclusive services, luxurious accommodations, deluxe amenities and personalized attention. Tradewinds Club guests enjoy many special services such as five complimentary food serving per day, upscale bath products, exclusive access to a private Lounge and secluded beach area and an evening open-bar. To discover all that the Tradewinds Club has to offer, visit www.tradewindsclubaruba.com.
About Vela Windsurf Center
Located on the beach at Fisherman Huts (at the North end of the Marriott Hotel property), Vela Windsurf Center offers direct access to the reliable Aruba wind and crystal clear, waist deep water. The Center boasts friendly, highly trained instructors with years of teaching experience and the latest high performance windsurfing gear. Lessons range from beginners to advanced. Please visit www.velaaruba.com for additional information.
About Dare2Fly
Dare2Fly is the only IKO affiliated kiteboarding school in Aruba. It’s location on the beach at the base of the Aruba Marriott is referred to as “the spot,” and known to some as one of the windiest places on the planet. Offshore winds along with smooth, shallow water provide an ideal training location for any level of kiting. The experienced, IKO certified instructors follow novice participants around on a boat to add a level of safety to the kiting experience. For more information visit www.dare2flyaruba.com.

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