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Business on the Beach
Amazing Activities The sky’s not even the limit when it comes to fantastic activities and attractions to enjoy during team-building exercises or your time off. From underwater wreck diving to all-terrain trekking to helicopter tours to luxurious spa experiences, there’s something exciting or relaxing for everyone. You can also seal the deal on world-class golf courses, or shop till you drop at modern malls and lively open markets.
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First-Class Meeting Facilities From small private affairs to full-scale conventions and exhibitions, Aruba has it covered with state-of-the art facilities that will ensure productive business meetings can be conducted in a comfortable and professional environment. The Aruba Convention Bureau can help with all the extras you need to make a meeting more interactive and enjoyable.
Who says you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure? Here are 10 great reasons to meet on Aruba.
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Ease of Travel Why waste a second of meeting time traveling when you can take advantage of excellent ease of access to Aruba through multiple direct flights from North America, Latin America, and Europe. And, American travelers enjoy the added time-saving convenience of pre-clearing US customs and immigration on their return. Queen Beatrix Airport has recently undergone major modernization and expansion in order to offer visitors first-rate streamlined and sophisticated service. Aruba also accommodates private jets in first-class style with a stand-alone facility offering a VIP lounge, on-site customs clearance, and more.
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Reliable Technology Aruba is wired for business success boasting the greatest penetration of Internet users in the entire Caribbean. Whether you want to surf with Wi-Fi from your hotel or even from the beach, or you simply need your cell to work from afar, Aruba is better connected than most island destinations. In fact, the technology options are comparable to the US and Europe.
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Safe and Secure Exploration Aruba is the safest destination in the region – a key reason why the island has the highest level of repeat business in the entire Caribbean.
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Talk About the Weather Aruba’s weather never disappoints, meaning downtime leisure activities and group excursions won’t be canceled due to inclement weather. The tropical sun is constantly offset by refreshing trade winds, and the annual rainfall is a mere 20 inches per year! Lying outside the hurricane belt, the only weather-related stress you’ll ever feel is wondering whether you’ve applied enough sunscreen!
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Tax Deductible Expenses As of 2009, Aruba has been elevated to “White List” status by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Now, under the umbrella of the Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA), your meeting expenses are tax deductible, just as they would be in the United States. Add that to the competitive rates across the board for incentive and convention travel and you’ll have to admit, when it comes to providing a perfect destination for off-site meetings… Aruba means business! K
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Comprehensive Communication Most Arubans are marvelously multilingual and speak English, Dutch, and Spanish as easily as their own language of Papiamento. Plus, wide acceptance of US dollars everywhere means no misunderstandings in currency exchange and money matters.
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International Culinary Offerings Aruba’s gastronomic choices span the entire globe. From small local nooks offering the freshest catch of the day to five-star dining spots specializing in silver service and international gourmet fare, Aruba caters to every appetite and culinary craving. And they also offer first-rate catering services for business functions of all sizes, in the boardroom, or by the sea!
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World-Class Accommodations Aruba offers top hotel brands and first-class properties all along some of the world’s most breathtaking beaches. From cozy boutique hotels to ritzy palaces to all-inclusive fun spots, every room on Aruba is a “room with a view”. And the concierge services are second to none.
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