athenahealth - The Activities

You are welcome to choose up to 3 selections below per person. You are guaranteed 1 activity and 2 spa appointments. Spa and activities are interchangeable but selections beyond your confirmed 2 treatments are based upon availability. You will receive your confirmed activity times by email two weeks before the April event.

Adventure Activities:

UTV Tour:

Join us on the newest adventure and let it become your best Aruba UTV adventure ever! Set out on a rough and rugged ride towards the secluded parts of the island, to discover sights, sounds and scenes of Aruba coming together in an entirely new way. Don’t expect to see white powdery sandy beaches here. Aruba’s beautiful scenery merits a visit because of the gorgeous architecture by none other than Mother Nature herself. This expedition is a refreshing adventure of a lifetime.

We will be offering 3 tours, Thursday 9-12pm, Friday 2-5pm and Saturday 9-12pm.
You must have a valid driver's license to drive the UTV.
Please meet 30 minutes before your start time in the Ballroom Foyer to sign waivers and get setup with a vehicle.
- This tour departs from the Ritz.
Two guests per UTV. If your guest is not joining you as their activity, you will be matched with another guest. Seating is side by side in the vehicles and a few stops will be made for drivers to switch with passengers.
We highly recommend sneakers, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The ride is dusty so be prepared to get dirty.
Gratuities are included

This tour is a highlight year after year for incentive programs!

Windsurfing Lessons:

The beginner lesson area is like a swimming pool: nice, flat and shallow water. They have the perfect conditions for learning the basics of windsurfing! They teach their intermediate and advanced students on Aruba’s famous Blue Highway.

We will be running two small group lessons (more will be added if needed). The lessons will be Friday 3-5pm or Saturday 9:30-11:30am.
Please meet at the Ritz Towel Shack on the beach 15 minutes before your start time to walk over to lesson.
Gratuities are included.

Golf Tournament (Saturday) - Scramble - Please meet at the Ritz lobby PROMPTLY at 8:15am.

Designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones II, Tierra del Sol, situated on the scenic northwest point of Aruba, is the only championship golf course on the island. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Ritz.

Play a round of golf on the Tierra del Sol Golf Course, surrounded by panoramic ocean views and spectacular desert scenery. Every hole has at least four sets of tees and approach angles to provide a wide variety of challenges for all skill levels.

We have secured rentals for each participant.
Foursomes have been pre-selected. Upon arrival please look for your name on a golf cart.
Prizes will be awarded for Closest to the Pin/Longest Drive

Snorkel Adventure

See Aruba from a new perspective. Once aboard the spacious catamaran, you'll be treated to scenic stops along the coast where you can take in the breadth of marine life on the island.

Tour Sights: Antilla Shipwreck and Boca Catalina

Includes: Snorkel gear, Snacks and Island specialty mixed cocktails (no beer will be served due to island water regulations).

Remember:

We will be running the snorkel trip on Friday only.
Meet outside the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom on the Ground Floor (Groups Lobby) with towel at 1:30pm prompt for departure to the boats. It will take about 5 minutes to get to the boat dock.
There is some shade on the boat but please bring lots of sunscreen with you.
We highly recommend you eat lunch before your excursion. Small snacks will be provided.
Gratuities are included.

Relaxation

There are many options for those looking for pure rest & relaxation. Every attendee is offered up to 2 spa appointments at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, you may replace your additional activity with an additional spa appointment but this is based on availability.

Spa Treatments:

Deep Muscle Massage - 50 minutes. Recharge your body with this powerful massage designed to alleviate deep seated tension and muscular stress. Deep movements and stretching techniques concentrate on specific areas of concern to help relieve common discomforts and sports related tension.

Stress Relief Massage - 50 minutes. Revive tired and fatigued muscles with this traditional massage using moderate to firm pressure to leave a feeling of revitalization and relaxation.

Naturally Nurtured Massage - 50 minutes. Nurture and nourish body and skin when you need it most with this gentle, restorative and entirely tailored massage. Ideal for expectant mothers after the first trimester.

Relaxation Massage - 50 minutes. Unwind and de-stress with this aromatic bespoke treatment. This soothing aromatherapy massage uses light to moderate pressure and a blend of essential oils to melt away tension.

The men’s Facial - 50 minutes. Deeply cleanse, hydrate and smooth skin, leaving your complexion instantly energized. Includes Double cleanse, facial exfoliation, steam and extraction, facial massage, mask, scalp massage. Performed with ESPA products.

Custom Facial - 50 minutes. Purify, hydrate, brighten and smooth your complexion with this radiance-restoring facial that is tailored to your individual needs. Includes Brush cleanse, skin analysis, facial exfoliation, massage, mask, scalp massage. Performed with ESPA products.

Organic Facial - 50 minutes. An entirely personalized facial tailored for your skin type. Our Organic skincare products for face, neck and décolleté are used to bring out your most luminous skin, includes Brush cleanse, mask, scalp massage, exfoliation. Performed with Eminence Organic Skincare Products.

Aloe Healing - 50 minutes. Enhance and extend your sun-kissed glow with our cooling treatment, designed to soothe, hydrate, and nourish the skin with cooling Aloe, antioxidant rich oils, and vitamin E. Its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula is infused with coconut and fruit oils, and it’s delicately fragranced with a luxurious scent. Includes Full body hydrating treatment, cold towels.

Nourished Glow - 50 minutes. Reveal your smoothest, softest skin ever with this body exfoliation finishing with a deeply nourishing oil application and personalized back massage. Includes. Full body salt and oil exfoliation, back massage, oil application.

Reflexology - 50 minutes. This gentle, but highly effective, massage technique stimulates reflexes on the feet that benefit the entire body. Therapeutic and energetic, this experience is designed to relieve sore, tired feet and restore the body’s natural balance.

For those looking for continued relaxation we have one additional option:

$150 Resort Credit - If you choose this option in lieu of an activity an additional $150 will be put on your room account at check-in in which you can use at the spa, restaurants and bars on site. If you choose to extend an additional night at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, you can use this credit to cover part of that room night payment or for food and beverage on your extension.

You can choose more than one resort credit for your activity.

** Keep in mind every guest will be provided $300/per person ($600/per couple) at check-in for food and beverage spend provided by athenahealth.