EAGLE BEACH, Aruba (January 2, 2006) - Bucuti Beach Resort and Nhora Quintero of LQ Atelier Interiors are proud to announce that Bucuti Beach Resort design garnered the 2004 Hospitality Project Design Forum Award from the recent International Interior Design Association Florida Chapter, 8th Annual Forum Awards that took place in Tampa, Florida.
"The challenge was to create an unforgettable honeymoon experience, representing the modern style of today with classic undertones" states Nhora Quintero, principal of LQ Atelier Interiors. "Resort owners Ewald and Susan Biemans have a very innovative and clear vision for their property. Romance is of the utmost priority, however we had to consider things like durable fabrics and on-task lighting. It was LQ Atelier's mission to make it all work together," continues Quintero.
Guests are thrilled with the results. Visitors from Boston recently had this to say about their honeymoon experience at Bucuti Beach Resort: "We stayed at Bucuti Beach Resort for our honeymoon, and they are VERY nice. Our room was on the first floor and the beach was right outside our back door. Couldn't have asked for a better room!"
From design to delivery, Bucuti Beach Resort has stayed ahead of trends and anticipated guest's needs. The resort was the first on the island to feature king-sized oceanfront suites and now offers a Divine Dreams mattress in every room. Made for Bucuti Beach Resort by Simmons®, the Divine Dreams mattress is 12 inches thick, features 850 Pocketed Coil® springs and plush top layer offering a supple surface with firm support beneath. Another significant amenity offered at Bucuti Beach Resort is advance check in via the Internet. Additionally, the resort features three webcams that broadcast live from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and a web cam zoom from 9:00 am to 9:15 am every morning where guests appear from all over the island to wave 'live' to family and friends while celebrating honeymoons, anniversaries and vacations. Bucuti's webcam has also broadcast live weddings throughout the summer.
About Bucuti Beach Resort
Ideally located on the most secluded part of Eagle Beach, Aruba, Bucuti Beach Resort blends personal service and charm with all the magic and of this famous destination. This intimate island retreat is a short stroll from all the excitement of colorful Aruba, international shopping, dining for every taste, casinos and sun soaked shores with world-class recreation. Named Best Mid-Size Hotel in the 2005 Caribbean Travel & Life 'Best Of' Reader's Poll Awards, Aruba Bucuti Beach Resort currently offers 58 spacious and well-furnished guest rooms and junior suites in addition to 37 new "Tara Wing" suites and four penthouses opened in March 2004.
Aruba Bucuti Beach Resort has won numerous awards from the Caribbean Hotel Association, American Express and IHRA (International Hotel and Restaurant Association) for its environmentally responsible hotel operation over the last six years. In addition, Bucuti Beach has also received ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 14001 certification and Green Globe 21 Certification. For reservations or more information please call 888-4BUCUTI, 888-428-2884 or visit www.bucuti.com.
About LQ Atelier
Based in Orlando, Florida, LQ Atelier offers a powerful combination of style, substance and sensibility in their approach to interior design and consulting services. Their small size, over 30 years combined experience and unique capabilities allow LQ Atelier to provide personalized attention along with "on target" and "on budget" design services to a wide variety of hospitality clients. The firm specializes in boutique hotels, hotel and office condominiums and brand hotels. For more information please call 407-629-5383 or email nhoraquintero@lqatelier.com or leslielenartsmith@lqatelier.com.
About the International Interior Design Association
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 10,000 Members in 8 specialty Forums, 9 Regions, and more than 30 Chapters around the world committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge.
