Monthly Archives: July 2019

Lush mountains, blue waters, impeccable beaches and top-notch cuisine – life in the Caribbean doesn’t get any better than beautiful St. Maarten. It’s one half of the smallest country in the world, and with more than 140 different cultures living harmoniously on the half-French, half-Dutch island’s 34 square miles, it’s no wonder this tropical oasis has been dubbed “The Friendly Island.”

Whether you’re an adventure-seeker on the hunt for the next big thrill, or a laid-back beach bum searching for the perfect shore, St. Maarten has something for everyone. We’ve rounded up the top activities and sights to see on and around the island:

Happy Birthday to us! 50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, we opened our first location on Aruba, and now just half a century later, we have nine successful resorts on five stunning Caribbean islands.

To celebrate this special occasion, we asked bartenders from each of our resorts to create the perfect Caribbean cocktail for our big day, and we loved sharing the winning drinks with our guests!

If you didn’t get a chance to try our delicious, limited-time 50th Anniversary cocktails, don’t worry! You can make all of our winning drinks at home by visiting bit.ly/2GREVnO. And don’t forget to share a picture of your creation with us on social media for a chance to be featured!

If you’ve visited Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, chances are you already know Pearl Lake! An Aruban local, Pearl has over 20 years of hospitality experience with nearly 19 of those years spent at Divi Resorts. She’s been the driving force behind the scenes as the Rooms Division Manager, but now she’s the resort’s newest General Manager, taking over the position formerly held by Gerrit Griffith for 11 years. We caught up with Pearl to find out how she feels about her new starring role at Divi Aruba Phoenix.

How do you feel about being promoted to General Manager?
I am ecstatic and honored to take over the leadership role at Divi Aruba Phoenix and continue my efforts to expand on our great tradition of top-notch service and customer care. For many years I have greeted our owners, members and guests at the front desk and around the resort and I look forward to continuing to do so as the resort’s newest leader. One of my goals in life is to make a positive impact on someone’s life, helping them realize their full potential and assisting in developing their skills. This was always my focus as the Rooms Division Manager. Now as the General Manager, I have the opportunity to broaden this reach.

You’re one of only a handful of female Arubans to hold this position. How does that feel?
It is a great accomplishment to be promoted to General Manager. It’s a male-dominated position, that’s no secret, and the fact that it’s happening tells us that the dynamics are changing – in fact, Divi Resorts now has three female General Managers! Being a female General Manager shows us that we can achieve anything we set our minds to! I’m excited to lead the way here and let the female staff know that if they just keep working hard, they can get there – it’s not impossible. And for the young ladies out there, I have a young daughter who’s 16, and it means the world to me that she gets to see her mother achieving this huge goal.

What are your plans for the future of Divi Aruba Phoenix?
I’ve got big shoes to fill with Mr. Griffith retiring after 43 years with Divi Resorts, but I love a good challenge and I am excited to make a positive impact here for years to come. I plan on moving the resort forward in the direction Mr. Griffith set, leading with my heart, just like he did in his many years here, and making sure my staff and guests know that I care about them and that I am always here for them. I’ll also be adding my own little feminine touches here and there!