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Show PagelOA - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Sunday, November 15, 1985 Aruba provides rest, scenery, activities Deep in the heart of the Caribbean is the tiny Dutch island of Aruba where visitors from around the world come to enjoy a mix of vacation pleasures. Serenity reigns on miles of white beaches if sheer relaxation is what you yearn for. The d can go snorkel-inscuba diving (in some areas to a depth of 100 feet) water skiing, sailing, windsurffishing. On ing and deep-se- a land, tennis is available at most hotels as well as private clubs, and horseback riding can be arranged. tour of the The three-hou- r countryside includes ruins of gold mines, caves with ancient g, sports-minde- a natural church distinguished for its exquisite d altar. Because of its dry climate, island vegetation includes a Jr bridge and a 1759 hand-carve- coast where the palm fringed beaches are located, the northeast coast is rugged and wild with high, thundering waves that beat against the shore. An indication of their power is the Caribbean's highest natural bridge carved by the sea out of coral cliffs into a high arch. The trip back usually takes the visitor through the quaint streets of the capital city of Oranjestad, then alongside the market containing fresh vegetables and fruits and the habor where cruise ships from ? around the world dock. Shops carry such things as crystal, china, perfume, linens make it a sort. ski date. The Ogden re- will be a rs-only year-roun- d, membe- resort, Cook said. He it will feature an upgrad- "We were unable to pursaid chase the ski area so we ed nine-hogolf course, swimscaled down our plans to a ming pool and clubhouse, inresort," said Cook. He said he door recreational area, tennis Cook, along with partners hopes to acquire the ski area courts and an ice rink. Don Frederickson and Ray n McNeely, has formed the Inc. and Resort Valley golf purchased the course, formerly leased by . Alor ourt le Og-de- 55-ac- re JOIN US SUNDAYS - Nordic Valley Ski Associates. Cook said the corporation -' the Arubans. to full-fledg- ed "iw 5 Miles of sandy beaches and pleasant weather entice many tourists to try Aruba. and designer fashions, with some attractively priced below the U.S. Aruba offers a choice of thirteen hotels with first class to luxurious accommodations, as well as budget-price- d guest houses and houses for rent Evening entertainment includes folkloric and carnival Ski '4i BOUNTEOUS BUFFET 12:00-6:0- 0 PM S6.40 IRE W ere famous for auto painting. That's because we shine at collision work, too. Small dents and scrapes are duck soup, but the tough stuff is just as easy at Maaco. If you've had a major collision, just brine your car here. We'll do everything-we- 'll contact your insurance agency or broker, make sure an adjustor sees your car. and do a repair job. fast. And our expert painting starts at just $199.95 top-quali- ty 3ES8S3S 3S55 Ir W Uv Mm m B MT XT LVr.T "VSJ Inrludes Salad Bar, Two Entrees, Fruit Punch and Delicious Dessert! ... st l2:tW-t:i- ? i Valley resort Developer plansto Nordic -says he Nordic buy the adjacent at a later hopes Area Valley Resort Valley Hotel EDEN, Utah (AP) developer Dan Cook plans to build a $1 million resort area on the site of the Nordic Valley Golf Course, with an eye toward eventually acquiring and upgrading the adjacent ski area. I 4 Their peaceful existence and genuine friendliness is obvious upon meeting them, and this is considered a major factor in the island's emergence as a popular vacation destination. wide variety of cacti set You will be welcomed most formations rock and among one of the trade wind sculptured divi shows which give visitors an cordially in English divi trees. Winding hidden opportuity to learn about Aru-ba- 's the four languages spoken by most islanders. Spanish, Dutch cultural heritage. roads lead to hills, the highest No description of Aruba is and Papiamento (the local of which is Yamanota. In contrast to the southwest complete without mentioning tongue) are the others. Indian markings, 1 OAK CREST INN closednondays Where nfttinn nuntiJ feels like home." Spanish Fort. 79S Hours: Mon. Fri. 8 to 6 Painting and Collision Experts 560 North 100 West, Orem Across from behind Brown Brothers in Orem PARTICIPATING MAACO9 CENTERS GNLT na44 |