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Live Camera Costa Beach Resort κάμερα Linda

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Costa Linda Beach Resort

Discover the perfect island hideaway, Costa Linda Beach Resort, located on Eagle Beach, one of the finest beaches in Aruba. You’ll find a wealth of information on resort activities and amenities on this website, plus the latest news on additional services designed to help you get the most out of your stay.

You have chosen an island destination that offers you an unforgettable vacation experience; Aruba has some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean, pristine coral reefs, year-round sun and a rich heritage. Enjoy the beaches and water sports, soak up the ambiance, hit the island’s hottest shopping spots and when the sun goes down indulge yourself with cocktails at sunset, followed by a romantic candlelit dinner and varied nightlife options, including live music, dancing or a visit to the casino.

Our mission

We at Costa Linda Beach Resort are committed to delight our Owners by providing superb service and products to create unforgettable happy memories.

Our vision

Being a World Class Timeshare Provider.

Our values

Customer driven, happiness, integrity & continuous improvement.

Please visit: www.costalinda-aruba.com

Suites and Accomodations

Even Our Name Means Beautiful Coast!

1 Bedroom Suites

1 & 2 bedrooms cayena suites

  • Handicap Friendly
  • Tropical Decor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fully-Equipped Kitchenette
  • Balcony With Pool Deck View
  • Color Satellite TV
  • Roman Tub & Shower
  • Telephone & Room Safe
  • Mon-Sat Maid Service

Kitchen with Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffeemaker, Toaster, Pots/Pans, Dishes, Utensils, Queen Bed, Radio Alarm Clock, Hairdryer, Towels & Linens, Laundry Facilities on Premises

2 Bedroom Suites

  • Tropical Decor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fully-Equipped Kitchen
  • Private Balcony With Ocean-View
  • 2 Color Satellite TV’s
  • Roman Tub & Separate Shower
  • Telephones & Room Safe
  • Mon-Sat Maid Service

Kitchen with Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffeemaker, Toaster, Pots/Pans, Dishes, Utensils

Pull-out Queen Sofa in Living Room, Towels & Linens, Radio Alarm Clocks, Hairdryer, Laundry Facilities on Premises

3 Bedroom Suites

  • Tropical Decor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fully-Equipped Kitchen
  • Private Balcony With Ocean-View
  • 2 Color Satellite TV’s
  • Roman Tub & Separate Shower
  • Telephones & Room Safe
  • Mon-Sat Maid Service

Kitchen with Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffeemaker, Toaster, Pots/Pans, Dishes, Utensils

Pull-out Queen Sofa in Living Room, Towels & Linens, Radio Alarm Clocks, Hairdryer, Laundry Facilities on Premises

2008 RCI Gold Crown Resort!

Web Camera Resort Linda

Location

Aruba is 20 miles long and six miles wide and is only 15 miles from the Venezuelan coast.

A Little History

Aruba was first settled by an Amerindian tribe called the Caiquetos, a branch of the Arawak people who crossed the narrow stretch of water between the island and the South American coast. Rock paintings and fragments of pottery dating from around A.D. 1,000 have been found at ancient sacred sites and Indian villages in different parts of the island.

The first European to visit Aruba was the Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda in 1499. He claimed it for the Spanish Crown although on later reconnaissance visits, the Spanish dubbed Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, “las islas inutiles,” the “useless islands” due to their barren soils, inhospitable appearance and the absence of minerals. They established a foothold on the island and enslaved the Indian inhabitants, shipping them to Santo Domingo to work in mines and on estates in 1515. The survivors returned 12 years later to serve a handful of Spanish colonists who had begun to settle the island.

In 1636, the Dutch seized Aruba and held it until 1805 when it briefly fell to the British during the Napoleonic Wars (it was returned to the Dutch in 1816). In 1754, the number of European settlers started to increase. They earned a living from horse, cattle and goat breeding, fishing and trade until the discovery of gold on the island in 1824 triggered a gold rush. The name Aruba is derived from the words “ore”and “ruba” or red gold.

The gold proved to be limited and the mines were exhausted by 1916. In an attempt to diversify the island economy, aloe vera plantations were established, phosphate deposits were mined and an oil refinery was opened in 1927 in San Nicolas. After the closure of the refinery in 1985, Aruba switched wholeheartedly to tourism.

In 1986, Aruba won its independence from The Netherlands Antilles and has status aparte or autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Buses

You can catch a bus to Oranjestad from Eagle Beach. Ask at the Front Desk for the schedule

Population

The most recent island census puts the population at 90,000, from 40 different nationalities.

Languages

While most people on Aruba speak English and some Spanish, the official island languages are Dutch and Papiamento, a Creole language which is a blend of Spanish, Portuguese, African, Dutch, French, English and even Amerindian words. Derived from the Portuguese verb “papear,” which means “to speak,” Papiamento originated during the slavery era as a pidgin lingo used by estate overseers to communicate with workers from different West African tribes with no shared language. Papiamento was first mentioned in historical documents describing life on Curaçao in the early 18th century.

Money Matters

The Aruban currency is the florin or guilder (Afl. or Awg.) with denominations of 10,25, 50, 100 and 500 in notes and silver coins or cents of 5, 10, 25, 50, 1.00 and 5.00. Dollars and Euros are widely accepted and there are ATMS throughout the island. Banks are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday. All major credit cards are accepted.

Shopping Hours

Aruba shops are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday and some close for lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Mall opening hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and some of the larger stores open on Sundays.

Carnival

In keeping with other Caribbean nations, Carnival season is taken very seriously and the whole island celebrates in an outburst of music, dance and song. The 2009 Carnival will be held from February 8 – 24, don’t miss the colorful parades and street parties.

Climate

The year-round temperature is 82 F, rainfall is limited and the island lies in the course of the northeasterly trade winds.

The Divi

An Aruban landmark, the divi or watapana is a native species of tree that is stunted and bent by the trade winds.

The Water

Aruba boasts the second largest desalination plant in the world and the water is completely safe to drink from the tap.

 

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Web Camera Live The Royal Resort

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The Royal  Resort

The latest resort in the Royal Resorts collection, The Royal Haciendas is a piece of paradise. Nestled on a beautiful beach at the heart of the Riviera Maya, just ten minutes to the north of district capital, Playa del Carmen, and 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport, The Royal Haciendas offers luxury and comfort in a splendid setting.
It is an exceptional vacation hideaway, a home in paradise where you can enjoy the simpler things in life whether it is a walk along the beach at sunrise or stargazing on the terrace, and yet still be close to shopping, nightlife and all the area’s natural and historical attractions.
With its classic arches, columns, terraces, fountains and gardens, the low-rise architecture at The Royal Haciendas is inspired by the grand old haciendas or estates of the Yucatan which prospered from the cultivation of a native agave plant called henequen or sisal in the late 19th century and the first two decades of the 20th century.
Opened in 2006, The Royal Haciendas has 252 beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two bathroom villas with spectacular ocean views.

The Royal Haciendas Phases


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Royal Resorts Directory

Resorts in Mexico

Resort Telephone Fax
The Royal Cancun® (Club Internacional de Cancun)
Paseo Kukulcan Km 4.5
Lote C2 Y C2A Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q.Roo 77500
(998) 881-5100 (998) 881-5180
The Royal Mayan
BLV. Kukulcan Retorno Gucumatz
Lote 49 Int. 4 Segunda Etapa
Zona Hotelera Cancun, Q. Roo 77500
(998) 881-0100 (52-998) 885-0032
The Royal Caribbean
BLV. Kukulcan KM 17
Lote 50 Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q.Roo 77500
(998) 881-0100 (998) 885-0032
The Royal Islander
BLV. Kukulcan Km 17
Lote 51 Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q.Roo 77500
(998) 881-0100 (998) 885-0032
The Royal Sands
BLV. Kukulcan No. 32 Seccion A
Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q.Roo 77500
(998) 881-0100 (998) 848-8230
The Royal Haciendas
Mza. 70 Lt. 2 Carr. Chetumal-Puerto Juárez
Km289+10, Centro Playa del Carmen
Solidaridad Q. Roo.  77710
(984) 206-3110 (984) 206-3126
Please note that The Royal Mayan, The Royal Caribbean, The Royal Islander and The Royal Sands
have the same phone number.
If you are calling from the USA or Canada dial 01152 plus the phone number.

Resorts in Other Locations

Resort Telephone Fax
El Castellano, Merida Yucatan, Mex.
Calle 57 # 513 entre 62 y 64
Col. Centro Merida, Yuc. 97000
(999) 930-0100 (999) 930-0109
Resorts in the Caribbean

If you are calling from the USA or Canada dial 01152 plus the phone number.


Rental Information

Toll Free from USA and Canada 1-888-838-7842
Toll Free from México 01-800-272-0712
Rest of the world 1-954-736-5842
El Castellano Toll Free from U.S. and Canada 1-877-85-27-676
El Castellano Toll Free from México 01-800-716-6564

We are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time, every day of the year.


If you want to send email to a guest staying at one of the resorts, please send it to the appropriate
address below. Please include the guest’s full name in the subject line.

Resort Email Address
The Royal Mayan
recepcionrm@royalresorts.com
The Royal Caribbean recepcionrc@royalresorts.com
The Royal Islander recepcionri@royalresorts.com
The Royal Sands recepcionrs@royalresorts.com
The Royal Cancun® (Club Internacional de Cancun) recepcioncic@royalresorts.com
The Royal Haciendas recepcionrh@royalresorts.com

Notice

It has come to our attention that many emails are being sent to the wrong destination because of a
missing ‘s’ in the email address. When typing the email address of thedepartment or person you
wish to contact, make sure it reads royalresorts.com and not royalresort.com,otherwise your email
will be sent to a resort in Canada.

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Live webcam from the penthouse of the Plaza Hotel Curacao – Bonaire, Aruba, Isla Margarita, Panama city

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Hotel Curaçao in Downtown Williamstad

Welcome to Plaza Hotel Curaçao, unmistakably the most well known hotel in downtown Willemstad.

Built on the 17th century Waterfort at the entrance of the natural St. Anna Bay harbor, the Plaza Hotel Curaçao stands tall presiding over the vibrant historical city centre. Within walking distance of the cultural and historical attractions, main shops and offices, terraced cafes and restaurants, the Plaza Hotel Curaçao is ideal for both the leisure and business traveler.

Upon arrival in the hotel lobby, the soothing sounds of cascading water and gently whirling ceiling fans, already welcomes our guest to the relaxing Caribbean flavor.Your experience will be further enhanced when entering your hotel room. Here at Plaza Hotel Curaçao we offer a �view with a room’. Our location offers a view at every angle; the historical city centre, the coastal view, and the horizon of the Caribbean Sea.

Whether it’s savoring a unique dining experience, relaxing by the pool or simply enjoying an exotic cocktail while watching the Caribbean sunset in our Shooter’s Poolbar, our facilities provide you with the possibilities to feel at ease during your stay.

Our staff at the entertainment desk is more than willing to provide you with the necessary information and tips for any outdoor excursions or activities you would like to undertake. If you would like to explore the island on your own, our lobby has two car rental desks at your service

Curaçao Vacation Possibilities

Plaza Hotel Curaçao is located in Downtown Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. It is located on the historic Waterfort arches that defended the island from enemies, during the last century. The Capital of Curaçao is split in two areas by the pontoon bridge also called “The Swinging Old Lady”. These two areas are Punda and Otrobanda.

The Punda area is where Plaza Hotel Curaçao is located adjacent to the Governor’s Mansion. In the map below you can see the location of the Plaza Hotel Curaçao. Plaza Hotel Curaçao is located 15 minutes from Hato International Airport in downtown Willemstad.

Map Of Curaçao
Plaza Hotel Curaçao

 

Live webcam from the penthouse of the Plaza Hotel Curacao

Live webcam from the penthouse of the Plaza Hotel Curacao

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Ζωντανή κάμερα Bucuti BEACH – Eagle Beach – Costa Beach, Αρούμπα: Μικρές Αντίλλες στη νότια Καραϊβική Θάλασσα,

Αναρτήθηκε από τον/την planetsos στο Νοεμβρίου 16, 2010

Aruba is a 33km-long island of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, located 27km north of the coast of Venezuela. Together with Bonaire and Curaçao, it forms a group referred to as the ABC islands of the Leeward Antilles, the southern island chain of the Lesser Antilles.

Aruba, which has no administrative subdivisions, is one of the four constituent countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands, together with the Netherlands, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. Aruban citizens hold Dutch passports. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. This climate has helped tourism as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm, sunny weather. It has a land area of 193 square kilometres (75 sq mi) and is densely populated with its estimated 103,000 people. It lies outside the hurricane belt.

Bucuti Beach Resort Aruba featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa

Situated on 14 acres of powder white sand, and published as one of the few “Dream Beaches of the World”. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sparkling-clear blue-green sea, feel the warm trade winds and marvel over the stunning tropical sunsets – it’s all here, waiting for you.  Bucuti Beach Resort is Aruba’s most romantic oasis and island paradise.

The only boutique-style resort in Aruba that caters exclusively to couples, Bucuti is nestled on Eagle Beach, far from the maddening crowds and high-rise hotels. Bucuti Beach Resort is serene and peaceful, perfect for honeymooners and couples looking to relax, rejuvenate and get away from it all. With only 104 rooms, suites and penthouse rooms, Bucuti offers a more intimate getaway vacation through its award-winning hospitality and world-class facilities and services.

For those wanting to explore Aruba, Bucuti is centrally located near all major attractions, including the scenic Alto Vista chapel and California sand dunes. World-class cafés, restaurants and shopping are accessible in nearby Oranjestad (three miles south), and gift shops are located adjacent to the resort at the Alhambra shopping Bazaar and Casino complex.

Owned and operated by celebrity hotelier Ewald Biemans, Bucuti Beach Resort has been acclaimed for two decades, earning awards and recognition from TripAdvisor (Traveller’s Choice Hotel for four consecutive years) and National Geographic through its STAY Award, as well as inclusion on Expedia’s Insider’s Select List, Brides Magazine’s List of Hot 100 Honeymoon Resorts in the World, and Island Magazine’s BLUE List. Bucuti pioneered Green tourism in the Caribbean as an early adopter and has received awards and recognition from Green Globe, American Express, the Aruba Hotel Association, the Caribbean Hotel Association, Aruba’s Ministry and the Paris-based International Hotel and Restaurant Association.

The Bucuti Cam zooms in to the area indicated by the sign between 9:00 and 9:15 am every day. Have your photo taken at Aruba’s most expansive beach and wave to friends at home! If you missed it, you can see the photos from Today’s Zoom or the archive of past zoom photos and even order prints to remember your visit.

 

 

 

Bucuti SUITES TARA

 

Streaming BUCUTI BEACH

Streaming  TARA LIVE STREAMING CAM

 

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Bucuti Beach Resort Aruba featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa

L.G. Smith Boulevard #55B
P.O. Box 1347
Eagle Beach
Aruba
Dutch Caribbean
Tel. : + (297) 583-1100 (enter the three digit extension or the three digit room number as soon as you hear the recording to be directly connected to a guest or associate)
Fax : + (297) 582-5272

To reach a Bucuti guest room directly by phone, Dial: +(297) 583-1100 + room number of the guest. (dial directly, when you hear the recording, dial the guest’s three digit room number).  We no longer have a guest email address.

Reservations
Romy Ras
Tel. 583-1100 ext.105
skype: bucuti.reservations.manager

Front Office Manager
Tel. 583-1100 ext 107

Tara Beach Suites Intermezzo Spa
Spa Manager
Tel. 583-1100 x 120
Click here for more detailed
information about the spa

Concierge and Activities Desk
for advance car, restaurant, etc.
reservations and information
Tel. 583-1100 x 112

Customer Service
Inquiries/Brochure

Inquiries/Brochure
Jill Blase
Click here to email a brochure request.

Personnel Manager
Tel. 583-1100 ext.138
skype: bucuti.hr.manager

Sales/Marketing
Tel. 583-1100 ext.103

Pirates’ Nest Restaurant
Pirates’ Nest Restaurant
Tel. 583-1100 ext.114

European Sales and Marketing
Mieke Bozic & Sabine Vogel
Adenaueralle 52
53113 Bonn – Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 228/ 971 44 953
Fax: +49 (0) 228/ 971 44 960

Managing Director
Ewald Biemans
Tel. 583-1100 ext.102

Resort Manager
Deborah Dintelman
Tel. 583-1100 ext.119

 

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Cayman Islands Port Authority Web camera

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