Royal Date For Aruba Celebrations

Feb. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Sail Aruba 2015, running from May 1 to 3, will be bigger than ever this year as part of the celebrations marking the 200^th anniversary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands – of which Aruba is part. And the event gains added significance with the confirmed visit at the same time by King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima.

Sail Aruba events will be based at the harbour in capital Oranjestad and will include visits by tall ships, marine and coastguard vessels. Sailing events, a seafood festival, fireworks extravaganza and a family day hosted by the resident Dutch Marine Corps are also planned.

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Note to editors: The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba lies 15 miles north of the South American coastline, benefitting from year-round sunshine, an average temperature of 32 degrees and a cooling breeze. Located on the edge of the hurricane belt, with a nine mile stretch of award-winning pristine beach, turquoise seas, colonial Dutch architecture and a Latin vibe, Aruba is a delightful alternative Caribbean experience. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates to Aruba five times a week, with departures from 17 UK airports via its international hub at Amsterdam Schiphol. Thomson Airways operates a weekly charter departure from London Gatwick between May and November. Leading tour operators offering packages to Aruba include Thomson Holidays, First Choice, Kuoni, Tropical Sky, Luxury Holidays To and Black Tomato.