Bucuti Beach Resort named "Best for Romance" in 2008 - Aruba's Premier Boutique Hotel receives a coveted TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award

January, 2008- Eagle Beach, ARUBA - January 18, 2008 - Bucuti Beach Resort featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa was chosen as a winner in the World, Latin America/Caribbean division's "Best for Romance" category by TripAdvisor® in its 2008 Travelers' Choice® awards. Now in its 6th year, the awards honor the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers.

Only TripAdvisor's hotel awards represent the opinions of millions of travelers. The Travelers' Choice winners were determined by a combination of the highest traveler ratings and the TripAdvisor Popularity Index, a measurement of overall traveler satisfaction. As the leading travel community in the world, covering more than 220,000 hotels and attractions, and with more than 20 million unique monthly visitors worldwide, TripAdvisor features real advice from travelers and easy access to major online travel sites.

"The 2008 Travelers' Choice winners are once again singled out for their great service and extraordinary value," said Michele Perry, director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Determined by millions of real travelers, the Travelers' Choice award winners raise the bar for hotels around the world, with their exceptional properties and great staff that enhance the overall travel experience."

Bucuti Owner and Director of Sales and Marketing Susan Biemans stated, "As Aruba's only resort dedicated exclusively to couples, Bucuti has cultivated a unique and intimate atmosphere. We are committed to giving each couple as much individual attention, or as little, as they desire and we are pleased that our loyal guests recognize that we are succeeding in our goal to provide a superior romantic experience."

Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba's premier intimate, upscale boutique resort was one of the first resorts on the island to embrace the needs of romantic travelers and has been catering exclusively to couples since the early 1990s. The dedicated staff works with each couple to design a vacation experience to their specifications, whether it's chock full of activities or seven days spent lounging in the sun. Year after year, Bucuti Beach Resort has been applauded by guests and the media for this environment, which is an ideal combination of personal service and privacy.

Bucuti Beach Resort featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa is Aruba's premier, intimate, upscale boutique resort. Located on the white powder sands of Eagle Beach, Bucuti offers 104 guest rooms and an abundance of contemporary European charm. A caring and attentive staff, a commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative technology, including advance check-in, high-speed WiFi access throughout the resort and loaner laptops, are just a few of the features that have persuaded nearly half of Bucuti's guests to return year after year. For more information, visit www.bucuti.com. Images of Bucuti Beach Resort and Tara Beach Suites are available at www.bucuti.com/photobank.

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