Dinner cruises aboard a 53-ft. racing catamaran can also be arranged; a fun outing on the “big cat” is guaranteed when rum punch flows and the steel pan beats.
ried schedules on chaise lounges, with optional food and beverage service. Onsite dining venues include Ruinas del Mar restaurant, which is great for breakfast, either buffet or off the menu; the outdoor Palms Bar & Grill, the best island spot to sip a Caribbean cocktail and feel sea breezes; and Mexicado, the first authentic Mexican restaurant on the island serving table-side guacamole, multiple types of ceviche, traditional and contemporary Mexican dishes, and a broad tequila selection. At Footprints Beach Grill, attendees can enjoy an al fresco dinner under individual huts with their feet in the sand, while chefs grill lobster, shrimp, steak and chicken just steps away on the beach. Each palapa seats four to six people for an intimate, cozy setting, while tiki-torches add a warm glow; the large beach palapa can be reserved for group dinners and provides a similar ambiance. Meeting Rooms
The Hyatt offers nine separate meeting rooms and more than 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including open-air courtyards and covered pre-function areas. In 2013, the hotel marked the completion of its multi-year revitaliza148
tion efforts with the opening of its newly renovated ballroom in October. The 5,300-sq.-ft. Regency Ballroom can accommodate 400 people for a banquet, 450 classroom style, 600 theater style and 650 for a reception. A 3,900-sq.-ft. redwood deck and tent accommodates up to 200 attendees, providing alternative meeting space with an authentic Aruban vibe. Meeting rooms offer individual controls for AC, sound, music and microphones. Spa and Sports
Additionally, Hyatt Regency Aruba offers the 5,200-sq.-ft. ZoiA Spa, opened in 2012. “ZoiA” is a word in the local language, Papiamento, meaning balance and poise. Expert hands and the use of Aruba-inspired, all-natural oils and moisturizers, including Aruba’s homegrown aloe, make for a memorable experience. All treatments are based on four key Caribbean elements — sun, sand, sea and love — and the colors of the Aruban flag — yellow, white, blue, and red. Incentive participants may also enjoy the Hyatt tennis courts, and a championship golf course at nearby Tierra del Sol and Links at Divi. In addition, Facilities & Destinations 2014 SuperBook