We’re thrilled that a few of our resorts have reopened and we can’t wait to welcome you back to all of our islands soon! Here are just a few of the upgrades we’ve completed over the last few months at our resorts on Aruba and Bonaire.
Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort | Beach Bar New furniture, tables, bar seating, outside loungers, and umbrellas have been added.
Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort | Lobby The entire lobby has been updated with new modern furniture, flooring, spectacular lighting, plants, and paint.
Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort | Infinity Bar & Grill Infinity Grill has a new bar counter, bar stools, and furniture, as well as fresh paint.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino Studios have been completely renovated with new furniture, bedding, bathroom fixtures, and kitchen appliances. Updates have also been made around the main pool.
Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort | purebeach The restaurant has been enlarged with a new deck adorned with new chairs, tables, and umbrellas. Fresh furniture, paint, lighting, and fixtures have also been added throughout the restaurant.
Last year’s 50th Anniversary was very special to us and to commemorate the day, we asked bartenders at each of our resorts to create the perfect Caribbean cocktail for the celebration. Want to make the winning drinks at home? Visit bit.ly/38fR2Hw to view the recipes.
Here’s a look down memory lane from last year’s celebration!
Not only did we celebrate this milestone occasion, but we also said farewell to Mr. Gerrit Griffith, the beloved General Manager of Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, who worked with the company for 43 remarkable years and retired on August 31, 2019.
Even now, we receive questions about how Gerrit’s doing, and we are very happy to report that he’s doing great! Since retiring, Gerrit has kept himself busy doing charity work and spending time with his beloved granddaughter as well as his lovely wife, two sons and daughter.
Whether you’re a collector of island tees, sparkling jewelry or sweet-smelling perfume, the easiest way to relive the Caribbean vacation of your dreams is by bringing back a few mementos.
The best souvenirs help you share the spirit and personality of the places you visited. We asked a few of our owners, members and guests what their favorites souvenirs are and we’re excited to share the results. Perhaps they are your favorites too!
Aruba It’s the oldest aloe company in the world and it’s located right in the heart of Aruba. Founded in 1890, Aruba Aloe is the only aloe company that grows, harvests and manufactures its own souvenirs on-site. You can find Aruba Aloe products pretty much everywhere on the island, but for a more interactive experience, stop by the Aruba Aloe Museum and factory store to learn about the production process and Aruba’s 160-year history of aloe cultivation. Aruba Aloe products can also be purchased online at www.arubaaloe.com.
Barbados Featuring a wide range of handcrafted, authentically Caribbean plates, bowls, vases, and more, Earthworks pottery is worth the short trip to the Edgehill Heights section of the St. Thomas parish. This one-of-a kind pottery studio and store offers over 150 designs and 36 stock patterns, so you’re bound to find something that suits your style. Earthworks can also ship fragile items if you’re worried about them surviving the flight home or if you’ve run out of room in your luggage. Visit www.earthworks-pottery.com to learn more and find your perfect pottery.
Bonaire Cudushy Distillery, located in Rincón, is the only distillery on the island and home to the world’s only cactus liquor! The distillery features six different liqueur flavors inspired by local islands: Cadushy of Bonaire, Kukui of Aruba, Calbas of Curacao, Gold of Statia, Spices of Saba and Orange of Orange, which was inspired by Dutch Royalty. When on Bonaire, a distillery tour and complimentary tasting should be at the top of your to-do list. Cadushy Distillery also offers a line of award-winning cactus rum, vodka, whiskey and gin made right on the island. Grab a bottle or two to bring home or snag a sample pack so you can taste each flavor. Visit www.cadushy.com to explore the different types of cactus libations.
St. Maarten How many people can say they made their very own perfume or cologne on a tropical Caribbean island? When you visit the island of St. Maarten, you can pop over to the French side of the island and do just that at Tijon Perfumerie! During this unique experience, you’ll learn about different types of fragrances before making your own unique fragrance from a variety of exotic spices, herbs and oils. Once you’ve perfected your perfume, you’ll name your fragrance. The name will be added to your very own sleek perfume bottle, which you can take home and enjoy for months. Plus, Tijon keeps a record of the ingredients in your custom perfume so you can reorder it anytime, even when you’re not on the island. For more information, visit www.tijon.com.
St. Croix When you visit St. Croix, you’ll notice many local women wearing a unique type of bracelet. The St. Croix Hook or Crucian Hook as it’s known on the island is a metal, band-style bracelet with a horseshoe-shaped clasp or hook that represents love. These bracelets come in a variety of styles and colors, and you can purchase them in most jewelry stores on the island. To learn more about this popular Crucian accessory and to find your own, visit www.gotostcroix.com/st.croix-blog/show-love-crucian-bracelet.
Book before November 27, 2019 to score up to 50% off your next vacation!
Divi Resorts is proud to support those who have served their country and communities by offering 20% discount off best
available rates year-round. Plus, in honor of Veterans Day, Divi Resorts
is offering military families up to 50% off all resorts on Aruba, Bonaire,
Barbados and St. Maarten. This limited-time offer runs from now until November 27, 2019
for travel through December 20, 2019.
“The jobs these brave men and women perform are vital to our communities,
and we’re happy to give back in any way we can,” said Marco Galaverna, Divi
Resorts President & COO. “That’s why we’re offering a limited-time deal of
up to 50% off all of our Divi Resorts Caribbean destinations for those who have
or are currently serving our country and communities.”
This limited-time offer is
available to all military personnel, firefighters, and police, including those
who are on active service, reserve, and retired, in addition to their spouses
and children.
Divi Resorts’ tropical Caribbean locations span the beautiful islands of Aruba, Bonaire, Barbados and St. Maarten, and provide the perfect vacation destination to help those who serve relieve their stress, relax, rejuvenate and unwind with a wide variety of on-site amenities including elegant restaurants with mouthwatering menus, lively bars with thirst-quenching libations, fabulous freshwater pools, spectacular beaches, water sports, spas and much more!
Divi’s all-suite accommodations are perfect for couples on the hunt for a
romantic getaway and families needing extra space to stretch out. And since
room only stays are priced per room and not per person, solo travelers
can also enjoy Divi’s safe, friendly islands,
without the added cost.
Divi’s Veterans Day sale runs from now until November
27, 2019 for travel through December 20, 2019. Divi’s 20% Military
Discount is available year-round.For reservations, book online at www.diviresorts.com/military.htm or call 1-800-367-3484 (Toll-free US) or 1-
919-419-3484 (International). For group reservations, please call
1-800-801-5550 or email groupsales@diviresorts.com.
Sale Terms & Conditions This offer applies to reservations made from now until November 27, 2019 for travel through December 20, 2019. Discount based on rack pricing. All-inclusive rates based on double occupancy. Taxes & services charges NOT included, except for All-Inclusive packages. 3-night minimum stay required for All-Inclusive packages. No maximum night stay is required. Restrictions & blackout dates apply. Full payment is required at time of reservation. Cancellations must be received at least 7 days prior to arrival for refund. Offer is subject to availability and may be discontinued at any time. Offer valid on new reservations booked at a nightly rate only. Offer not valid on timeshare reservations. Cannot be combined with any other Divi special offer.
Prepare for the perfect wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Divi Resorts!
Couples on the hunt for the perfect place to tie the knot need look no further than Divi Resorts! Cool breezes, soft white sand and turquoise waters set the mood for a dreamy Caribbean destination wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary celebration on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire or St. Maarten. Plus, with Divi’s special wedding and romance packages, couples can celebrate their love story in style without breaking the bank.
“Destination weddings in the Caribbean are truly one-of-a-kind and happy couples look to Divi Resorts to provide expert wedding planning and execution. Couples can rest assured that arranging and coordinating a long-distance wedding will be made that much easier in the hands of our professionals to ensure a flawless day full of love and memories,” said Marco Galaverna, Divi Resorts President & COO. “And our romance packages are ideal for those celebrating honeymoons and special anniversaries!”
Whether you’re seeking a
large group wedding, a small and intimate affair or a popular retie the knot
ceremony for immediate family, Divi Resorts offers all the pre- and post-ceremony
fun and adventure on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire and St. Maarten.
From the moment you and your guests arrive, our on-site amenities, including fabulous freshwater pools, exhilarating land and water sports, diving and snorkeling, elegant restaurants with mouthwatering menus, lively bars with creative cocktails, indulgent spas and much more will keep everyone busy, entertained and in the party mood!
Divi offers the following Wedding Package for the soon-to-be newlyweds when 10+ room
reservations are booked for wedding guests:
Complimentary One-Bedroom Suite
Turndown Service
Fresh Flowers & Champagne on Arrival
Free Daily Breakfast
Free 4- or 7-Night Return Anniversary Stay (in the same resort as the original stay)
Free Couples Massage
There’s also a helpful Ceremony Package available that provides:
Divi’s Romance Packages are perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries or
any romantic occasion! Five-night romance packages start at $528 per person ($106
per person, per night). Seven-night romance packages start at $711 per person
($102 per person, per night). Both packages include:
Accommodations in a one-bedroom suite
Daily breakfast for two
One romantic candlelit dinner for two
Welcome turndown service for the first night with special treats such as
bedside candles, a petal-strewn bed, a chilled bottle of champagne in a
keepsake souvenir wine cooler bag, two souvenir champagne flutes and chocolate
or tropical fruits
All-inclusive romance
package options are available on Aruba and St. Maarten. For more information on
Divi’s Romance Packages or to check availability, visit www.diviresorts.com/honeymoons.htm.
Divi Resorts also offers
exclusive honeymoon registries to four properties: Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach
Resort, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort on Aruba, Divi Little Bay Beach
Resort on St. Maarten and Divi Southwinds Beach Resort on Barbados. Couples can
sign up for this personalized and customizable honeymoon registry and choose to
accept contributions toward a wide range of experiences, services and
amenities, including nights at the resort, fine dining, casual dining, spa
treatments, welcome turndown packages, snorkel adventures, sunset sails, flower
arrangements and much more. Guests can also make general contributions toward
the couple’s stay. For more information or to sign up, visit www.diviresorts.honeymoonwishes.com.
For a limited time, couples
can enter for a chance to win a 5-night Romance Package. One lucky couple who
shares their love story at www.diviresorts.com/honeymoons.htm will win an all-inclusive
5-night vacation to St. Maarten with two tickets to AquaMania Adventures’ Tango
Dinner Cruise, a 50-minute Couples Pure Relaxation Massage at Indulgence by the
Sea Spa, and turndown service on the first night.*
Enter before November 25,
2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET!
*Airfare and transportation
not included. Travel must be completed before November 25, 2020. See terms and
conditions for more details.
Staff Beautifies Beaches for AHATA’s 18th Coastal Cleanup Staff members banded together to support an important environmental cause, volunteering their time to clean up beaches on the south side of the island for AHATA’s 18th Annual Coastal Cleanup. The cleanup was a huge success in helping keep Aruba’s beaches pristine and free of trash.
Divi Aruba Phoenix Donates Linens to Families in Need When Divi Aruba Phoenix received a call from the Minister of Social Affairs office asking for help providing local families in need with bed linens, towels and pillows, the resort was happy to assist! Housekeepers gathered the requested items and delivered them personally to the Minister’s office for distribution to those in need.
BONAIRE
Divi Flamingo Staff Read to Local School Children Staff members, including Divi Flamingo’s General Manager Celine Van Meer, had a great time volunteering to read to children with special educational needs at Het Koraal for Bonaire’s Reading & Writing Foundation.
BARBADOS
Divi Southwinds Sponsors Lunch for Education Organization Lunch is on Divi Southwinds! The resort recently sponsored lunch for EQ Barbados, a local organization with a mission to facilitate the development of a critical mass of 50,000 highly emotionally intelligent young Barbadians by 2025. Divi Southwinds’ General Manager Charles Maynard also presented a donation check to Ms. Lisa Gale, the team lead for Public Education at EQ Barbados.
ST. MAARTEN
Resort Hosts Food Drive for Local Foster Home Staff and guests at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort were all smiles as they hosted a food drive for the local New Start Foundation foster home. A variety of non-perishable food items were gathered throughout the week and donated to the foster home to help the children in their care. The recipients expressed their sincere appreciation, saying that these food items will go a long way to fill their needs.
