BOSTON, Dec. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Aruba Marriott's beach bar, WAVES, provided authentic Caribbean decor for the live broadcast of radio's talk show "Traveling Feet" on December 1st and "Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams" on Dec 2nd. With the turquoise sea as backdrop, nationally syndicated travel radio show host Stephanie Abrams interviewed Aruba's hospitality experts. During each two-hour radio broadcast, national U.S. audiences of 3 million and 5 million, respectively, were educated about all the good things Aruba has to offer as a destination for families, golfers, weddings, groups and couples.
Abrams, with her producer, David Isby, interviewed Rick Zeolla, Aruba Marriott Resort's GM, Brian Stedeford, Marriott's Stellaris Casino's GM, Tierra Del Sol Golf Links's pro, Oliver Riding, and Michel van Leeuwen of Red Sail Sports. Marriott's Director of Marketing John Woolley spoke about the $40 million investment the Aruba Marriott is making to enhance the Resort which winter visitors will enjoy and appreciate.
On Sunday December 2nd, Abrams' "Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams" aired to 5 million radio listeners coast-to-coast on the Business TalkRadio(c) Network. Guests included the director of Mandara Spa with information about the resort's award-winning Spa, and the Events Director at the Aruba Marriott informed listeners about Aruba as the perfect wedding destination. The Aruba Tourism Authority's Castro Perez provided expert information on the destination, and Angelica Vleeming from De Palm Tours shared the island's wonderful places for sightseeing adventures. The Sunday show broadcast live from Simply Fish, the romantic outdoor fish restaurant located right on the beach at the Aruba Marriott Resort, airing coast-to-coast in the U.S. in the 7pm to 9pm Eastern Time time slot, simulcast on radio to 86 prime U.S. markets, streamed live on the internet, archived for iPod download, and archived at www.sabrams.com, Abrams' award-winning website.
Abrams, nationally syndicated radio travel talk show host, host of TV's JetSet411 and media resource for travel-related issues, is recognized as an expert in the travel industry and has been named to "Travel Agent Magazine's" list of the "100 Most Powerful Women in Travel." Abrams has been honored as the 2007 Honorary Friend of Saint Patrick by the Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, Ireland, and is the Ambassador to North America for Saxony Germany Tourism.
Abrams notes she is "delighted to be here at the Aruba Marriott at this moment to scoop the industry on news about the exciting changes to this wonderful resort, designated among the 'World's Best Places to Stay' by Conde Nast Traveler's 2006 Gold List. My website photo gallery will be a great resource for travelers considering a stay at the Aruba Marriott Resort which boasts 413 super-spacious guestrooms, each with large, private balconies overlooking the Caribbean Sea, now featuring 21st century comfort and cutting-edge design," Abrams concludes.