BUCUTI BEACH RESORT AGAIN NAMED GOLDEN APPLE RESORT Aruba's premier resort for romance receives another international award

EAGLE BEACH, ARUBA - February 4, 2010-Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba's leading resort for romantic getaways, was recently awarded Apple Vacations' prestigious Golden Apple Award for the tenth consecutive year. Long before TripAdvisor, there was the Golden Apple, which recognizes the top-rated hotels and destinations in the world.

A long-valued travel partner in Aruba's tourism, Chicago-based Apple Vacations is one of the largest international tour and travel companies in the United States. Each year, the top-rated hotels and destinations are designated as Golden Apple Resorts based on Apple Vacations visitors' reviews. Bucuti associates constantly strive to offer a high level of service, so when Bucuti guests complete an Apple Vacations questionnaire on their flight home, the reviews are positive. In the U.S., Apple Vacations is highly recognized by travel agents and travelers.

An award-winning, owner-managed resort, Bucuti has also been recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 most romantic resorts in the world and has a longstanding commitment to providing an unmatched vacation experience for couples. Bucuti's beach has been recognized for 20 years as one of the top 100 dream beaches of the world, and in 2009 the resort was included in Modern Bride's list of the top 50 honeymoon destinations. The resort has been officially certified Green Globe 21 since 2000 and ISO 14001 since 2003, making one of the greenest resorts in the Caribbean.

About Bucuti Beach Resort: Bucuti Beach Resort featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa is Aruba's premier, intimate, upscale boutique resort for couples. Located on the white-powder sands of Eagle Beach, Bucuti was named one of the world's most romantic resorts by TripAdvisor. Bucuti offers 104 guest rooms, an abundance of contemporary European charm and a caring and attentive staff. Bucuti is a leader in sustainable tourism throughout the world, is ISO 14001 certified and has been recognized by notable organizations such as the Caribbean Hotel Association, American Express and the International Hotel and Restaurant Association for its environmentally responsible hotel operations. For more information, visit www.bucuti.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArubaBucutiBeachResort .