Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba Featured Aired on CBS’ Hotels by Design on May 27
Hotels by Design, a travel show focusing on hotel design broadcasted by CBS, dedicated airtime to Boardwalk Boutique Hotel and highlighted some favorite spots in Aruba. During the episode the CBS crew toured Boardwalk Hotel, focused on its architecture, design and unique setting on a former coco plantation, and interviewed the owners Kimberly & Stephanie Rooijakkers on local entrepreneurship and integrating local elements into the hotel experience. The CBS audience was also treated to some island footage, as the episode highlighted a visit to the Palm Beach area and Zeerover in Savaneta.
To make sure everybody was able to watch the Hotels by Design episode, Boardwalk hosted a live stream on its social media channels on May 27, with an international following joining in the watch-party. Boardwalk team members all gathered to watch the episode together and enjoyed every second. A heartfelt thank you to CBS and crew members Mike and Kyle for making Aruba shine and showcasing Boardwalk to such a large audience!
Celebration of Local Talent and Designers at Lobby Store of Boardwalk Boutique Hotel
The tiny shopping area inside the Lobby of Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, tucked between an indoor palm tree and the entryway to the main pool deck, has expanded its local merchandize substantially over the past months. Local artists, small business owners and even some of Boardwalk’s very own staff members, found their way to The Lobby Store, showcasing their handmade Aruba souvenirs, keepsakes, local arts and crafts, jewelry, bags, beach wear and colorful passion-projects. In no time they’ve all proven to become best sellers which prompted the hotel to make even more store space available for these local, creative entrepreneurs and at the same time provide Boardwalk guests the opportunity to shop for unique and locally made souvenirs. Among the local talent featured at The Lobby Store, are Monica Franken (Mersea), Sasha Nieuwenhuis (Sassy Aruba), Marlies Don (Coconut Bowl Aruba), Mickael Mesker (handpainted driftwood) and Katarina Brkovic Willemsberg (necklaces).
For more information on the products, arts and crafts for sale at Boardwalk and a portrait of these local creative minds, please visit https://www.boardwalkaruba.com/en/blog.
