Aruba and Olympian Shaun White To Host The Caribbean’s First Relaxathon

Olympian Shaun White has teamed up with the Caribbean island of Aruba to host a new kind of Summer Games. Travelers are invited to compete in the first Caribbean relaxation competition, the Relaxathon. Competitors will compete for the title of the world’s greatest relaxer, with one participant winning a free trip to go for the gold.

Compete in the Relaxathon in Aruba with Olympian Shaun White

It was recently reported that the Caribbean island of Aruba is promoting “Voluntourism” to encourage travelers to give back when visiting the island. Now, the island is hosting a “Relaxathon.”

These days, everyone is feeling the stress of daily life and work, but Aruba and Olympian Shaun White can offer the perfect antidote. They are teaming up to host a new kind of Summer Games, the Relaxathon, the first relaxation competition in the Caribbean. Travelers are invited to compete for the title of the world’s greatest relaxer, leading one participant to win a free trip.

Currently, some of the world’s greatest athletes are getting ready to head to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Meanwhile, the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) is joining forces with professional snowboarder, skateboarder and five-time Olympian Shaun White to host the first Caribbean relaxation competition. Travelers from around the world will come together on Aruba’s idyllic and sunny shores to have their ability to relax put to the test. Each will compete for the opportunity to be named the world’s best relaxer.

About the Relaxathon

The Relaxathon will be hosted one of Aruba’s legendary beaches on June 13, 2024, and will be a one-hour relaxation competition. Meanwhile, participants will compete to win on-island experiences by revealing they are the most chilled-out person on that beach, verified by science.

The ATA invites travelers to enter the competition by visiting www.aruba.com/us/relaxathon to share why they need to relax. One lucky competitor will get to win a five-day, four-night trip for two to Aruba to participate in the competition.

Shaun White is a five-time Olympian and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He explained why he is teaming up with Aruba to run the Relaxathon, saying:

I was born and raised near the beach in California. But starting at an early age, I was always on the move with work and never got to kick my feet up and relax there. But now I’m ready to hit the sands of Aruba to host the Relaxathon, a competition like nothing I’ve ever seen.

About the prizes

While one relaxer will win the title as the world’s greatest relaxer, the top three competitors will be awarded gold, silver and bronze prize packages.

The gold medal winner will receive “The Ultimate Aruba Vacation,” which includes two round-trip flights to Aruba and a four-night stay at a luxurious hotel. Moreover, they will enjoy a dinner for two at one of the top restaurants on the island and a relaxing massage for two.

The silver medal winner will receive “The Ultimate Aruba Weekend,” including a three-night stay at a luxurious hotel on the One happy island. Moreover, they will enjoy dinner for two at one of the island’s top restaurants, as well as a rejuvenating spa treatment for two.

Meanwhile, the bronze medal winner will receive “The Ultimate Rejuvenation Package,” including a private sunset cruise, a private tour of Arikok National Park and relaxing massages for two.

‘The Aruba Effect’

Speaking of The Relaxathon, Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority said:

When our visitors leave the island, the feeling of rejuvenation they experienced during their trip follows them home – we call it The Aruba Effect. The Relaxathon is a unique way of putting this special part of our culture on display.

With five-time Olympian Shaun White as our host, and participants from around the world gathering on our shores, we are primed to find the world’s greatest relaxer, and it’s sure to be a close race.

Readers wishing to compete for a chance of a win at the Relaxathon should visit www.aruba.com/us/relaxathon

To learn more about “The Aruba Effect” and all the One happy island has to offer, please visit Aruba.com.