Aruba and Empire State Building Create One Of A Kind Valentine's Day Wedding Experience

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Feb 16, 2015, 09:53 ET

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day, Aruba warmed the hearts of 100 special couples at the iconic Empire State Building in New York City. It was a romantic affair for the storybooks as the beloved Caribbean island awarded honeymoons to newlyweds who had just shared their "I Dos" on top of the Empire State Building.

Five lucky couples received 5-night / 6-day trips to Aruba's beautiful Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa and round-trip airfare provided by Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA).

This Valentine's Day was a romantic affair for the storybooks. Aruba awarded honeymoons to lucky newlyweds who had just shared their "I Do"s on top of the Empire State Building. ?#ArubaIDo #ESBeMine

"As the exclusive adults-only, boutique property on the Palm Beach strip, our guests receive the best of both worlds – a romantic ambiance at the property, with convenient access to this popular area's daytime activities and nightlife options," said Marvel E. Vilchez, Sales and Marketing Director of Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa. "We look forward to welcoming the happy honeymooners following their weddings on the famed Empire State Building Observatory."

Celebrated for its award-winning beaches and constant sunshine, Aruba is a favorite destination for romantic retreats. Couples explore their wild sides by off-roading on an exciting Jeep Safari tour through the rugged and wild Arikok National Park, plunging headfirst into Aruba's natural pool Conchi, SNUBA diving with the exotic marine life or venturing through the ancient Fontein and Guadirikiri Caves. As the sun begins to set, lovers enjoy a serene catamaran sail or dinner at one of the famous local restaurants floating above the turquoise waters.

"It was an honor for our island to create a special memory for these couples on top of the Empire State Building this Valentine's Day," said ATA CEO Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes.

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 outside the fringes of the hurricane belt, the island is just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Miami, a four-hour flight from New York City and boasts year-round cooling trade winds with an average 82-degree temperature. Aruba offers beach-lovers, adrenaline junkies, relaxation-seekers and everyone in between a slice of paradise with breathtaking beaches, a booming culinary scene of over 200 restaurants with 25+ located ideally on the water, world-famous festivals and events, exciting land and water activities, art galleries and museums, sumptuous spas, championship golf, exclusive shopping and signature experiences such as cooling off in Conchi, Aruba's natural pool— accessible only by foot or off-road vehicle. With all-inclusive options, boutique properties in charming Eagle Beach, high-rise branded resorts in Palm Beach and cosmopolitan city hotels in Oranjestad, the island of contradictions provides the perfect getaway for both first-time guests and loyal visitors. Visit www.aruba.com to learn more and engage with the brand at www.facebook.com/arubafans and @aruba on Twitter.

About the Empire State Building

Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., is the "World's Most Famous Office Building." With new investments in energy efficiency, infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects, and the Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions as the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.empirestatebuilding.com, www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, @EmpireStateBldg, www.instagram.com/empirestatebldg, www.youtube.com/esbnyc or www.pinterest.com/empirestatebldg/.

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SOURCE Aruba Tourism Authority