Fodor's Infocus Aruba

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: One of the few guidebooks devoted to this popular destination for U.S. travelers A comprehensive selection of resort reviews In-depth coverage of the island devoting a chapter to each of the following areas: Oranjestad; Manchebo, Druif, and Eagle Beaches; Palm Beach and Noord and Western Tip (California Dunes); San Nicolas and Savaneta; and Arikok National Park and Environs. TOURISM TRENDS: The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 caused a steep drop-off in tourism to many destinations, but surveys have shown an ongoing interest in international travel once it becomes safe again. The number of Americans traveling overseas is expected to increase in mid-2021, once vaccinations have been administered to a wide variety of people. In 2021, Aruba has continually seen an increase in travelers month-over-month as the U.S. and Aruba's on-island vaccination rollouts continue, with the latest increase from February 2021 to March 2021 being 53%. Through March 2021, Aruba has welcomed more than 97,000+ U.S. travelers, year to date. New hotel openings in 2021: Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort, Radisson Blu Aruba, and Aruba Ocean Villas is adding new overwater villas Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive and Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino completed multimillion-dollar renovations in 2020 Residents of Aruba speak four languages (Dutch, English, Spanish, and Papiamento) The island has more sunny days than any other Caribbean island Aruba has nonstop flights from more than 10 U.S. cities including Atlanta (Delta), Baltimore (Southwest), Boston (American, JetBlue, US Airways), Charlotte (American), Chicago (United), Fort Lauderdale (Spirit, JetBlue), Houston (Southwest, United), Miami (American, Aruba Airlines), Newark (United), Minneapolis (Delta), New York-JFK (American, Delta, JetBlue), Orlando (Southwest), Philadelphia (American), and Washington, D.C.-Dulles (United). FULLY REDESIGNED! New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front New back cover is fully-redesigned "Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going) Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Calendar of Events, Papiamento Primer, Shopping 101, Carnival, and Aruba with Kids "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational CURATED AND RELEVANT: Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time. Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points. CONCISE: Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus. Please see additional key selling points in the book main description von Fodor'S Travel Guides