An Exotic Vow-Renewal May Be Just The Ticket To A Happier Marriage

Have you ever considered having a special vow-renewal ceremony on your next trip? Well, I can personally tell you from experience that I have done this very thing in my travel career, about eight times, with my beloved husband Bill in luxury locations all over the world. In my humble opinion, I believe that a vow renewal reminds you why you married your partner in the first place – and just might make for a happier marriage.

Want to try it out for yourself? Then get yourself to Aruba this August.

Love is in the air in the Caribbean as Aruba I Do, the Caribbean’s largest vow renewal, returns for a fifth year. Located on the sands of TripAdvisor’s #1 Best Beach in the Caribbean, Eagle Beach, this year’s milestone ceremony will take place on August 9, 2023. The news comes on the heels of new survey data from The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) sharing that 80% of Americans feel that no matter how big or small the ceremony, vow renewals bring marital happiness for years to come.

This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority from June 8-12, 2023 among 2016 adults ages 18 and older.

In celebration of half a decade of saying “I Do” (again), the ATA went directly to the source. Teaming up with The Harris Poll to uncover how Americans really feel about formally reaffirming their marital vows, the ATA surveyed more than 2,000 adults 18+,* and uncovered that 87% of Americans agree that vow renewals are a great way to celebrate a significant milestone or anniversary. Additionally, 83% agreed that vows can be renewed multiple times throughout a marriage and 86% felt vow renewals are an opportunity for couples to create new memories in a special location.

“Aruba is honored to host the largest vow renewal in the Caribbean for a fifth year and provide this beloved tradition to couples of all demographics worldwide to experience romance in a way unique to the One happy island,” said Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority. “This year’s registrants have an average of 20 years of marriage together, making the event just that much more heartwarming to witness in the sand of the breathtaking Eagle Beach. “

With one of Aruba’s renowned sunsets in the background, couples will recommit their love, champagne in hand. For those unable to witness the renewal in person, the ceremony will once again be globally accessible through a Facebook and Instagram live-stream, spreading the love past Aruba’s shores. Registration is open now for couples to attend the vow renewal by clicking on this link:

Participating couples can also take advantage of romantic vacation packages that pair best-in-class hotel stays with some of the most romantic on-island activities and Aruba’s picturesque backdrop to rekindle their love. From bucket list-worthy sunset sailings and couples’ massages to relaxing candlelight dining and breakfast in bed, couples can fall in love all over again on island – with an Aruba Ariba in hand!

Here below are some of the hotel packages couples can take advantage of.

• Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Create Unforgettable Memories
• Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Stay Longer and Save Package
• Courtyard by Marriott, Room to Rendezvous Package
• Hilton Aruba Caribbean, Our Time Package
• Holiday Inn Aruba Beach Resort & Casino, The Romantic Escape Package
• Hyatt Regency Aruba, Elite Romance Experience
• Hyatt Place Aruba Airport, Vow Renewal Special Experience
• Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa, Romantic Getaway Package
• Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino Aruba, Sand, Sea, You & Me Package
• Radisson Blu Aruba, Renew Your I Do’s Package
• The Ritz Carlton Aruba, Romance Escape
• The Ritz Carlton Aruba, Dinner on the Beach

For more information on the ceremony or registration, as well as special discounts on hotel packages and experiences, please visit aruba.com/us/renew-your-vows-in aruba and make sure to follow along on social, using the #OneHappyIsland hashtag and tagging @ArubaTourism.

Tying the knot – again – has never been more terrific.

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