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Fodor's InFocus Aruba

(Paperback, 10th New edition)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Fodor's InFocus Aruba

Contributors:
ISBN:

9781640976566

Publisher:

Random House USA Inc

Imprint:

Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.

Publication Date:

1st May 2024

Edition:

10th New edition

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Dewey:

917.2986

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

208

Dimensions:

Width 108mm, Height 187mm

Description

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:

  • In the first 8 months of 2022, Aruba received a total of 738,101 stay-over visitors, representing a recovery rate of 95% compared to the same 2019 timeframe. And, in the first 8 months of 2022, the U.S. market surpassed the amount of visitors for the same period in 2019. The destination finished 2022 at 98% of 2019s visitation levels
  • Aruba has convenient and direct flights from major U.S. & Canadian cities..
  • Aruba averages a balmy 82 degrees , with more sunny days than any other Caribbean island, and its outside of the hurricane belt.
  • Arubas Palm - Eagle Beach is consistently tanked as one of the top 10 beaches in the world
  • 30% of Arubas visitors in 2022 were from the U.S.



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

Reviews

Fodors is pitched a few notches higher.aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise. New York Times

The Fodors guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions. Chicago Tribune

In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market. Booklist

Fodors super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail. Sacramento Bee

Fodors can help you plan the perfect adventure. Arizona Republic

Author Bio

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

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