Courtesy of: The Morning News
By: Rosalie Klein
Aruba’s restaurants were busy on Thursday evening, as vacationing and resident families gathered to celebrate a traditional American holiday in their “home away from home.” La Vista, in the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino was particularly busy, as large, multi-generational clans took advantage of their sumptuous Thanksgiving buffet. Patrons enjoyed a classic holiday feast with turkey and all the trimmings, as well as the many gourmet stations, such as pasta and pizza, for which the restaurant is famous.
Business was so brisk; the La Vista outside patio was filled with guests who favored the aspect of dining under the stars adjacent to the beach. The enclosed air-conditioned restaurant was also a popular option, allowing immediate access to the tempting buffet table and multiple carving stations.
Guests hailed from New York City, Atlanta, Georgia and Pittsburgh, Penn, the Midwest, and beyond, having traveled to Aruba with three generations (or more) to spend the holiday in the warm tropics. “We hear we are going back to snow and freezing temperatures,” commented Molly from Pittsburgh, “you can be sure we are enjoying these balmy breezes and eating outdoors for Thanksgiving.”
Nearly all had been to Aruba before. First-timers, like the Alexanders of Atlanta swore they would be back again. “We have traveled to other islands, but never quite had the ease and comfort of leaving our resort. We rented a car and went all around the island, even got a little lost, but people were very kind about showing us the way back. We really enjoyed this time together.”
Those who chose to celebrate Thanksgiving at La Vista were also treated to a taste of Aruba’s biggest event of the year, Carnival, with the Coco Rico Dancers. The exuberant group soon had many of the little ones up and dancing as well, for a Thanksgiving celebration, Aruban style!
