Fodor's Pocket Aruba (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Fodor's (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2002 | Series: Pocket Guides

Fodor's new Pocket series gives you trusted coverage of major cities and resort areas around the globe - all in a trim, petit package. These are the ultimate all-in-one guides to fun-filled days and nights, packed with places to eat, sleep, play, and relax.

Fodor's Pocket Aruba gives you: All the basics you need to help you decide what to see and do in the time you have; smart contacts and detailed practical information, including the scoop on public transportation, local holidays, what to pack and more; the very best dining and lodging in every price range; great recommendations for shopping nightlife, outdoor, activities, and essential side trips; and detailed maps with sights, restaurants, night spots, and hotels clearly marked.

"An excellent choice for people who want everything under one cover." - Washington Post

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Fodor's new Pocket series gives you trusted coverage of major cities and resort areas around the globe - all in a trim, petit package. These are the ultimate all-in-one guides to fun-filled days and nights, packed with places to eat, sleep, play, and relax.

Fodor's Pocket Aruba gives you: All the basics you need to help you decide what to see and do in the time you have; smart contacts and detailed practical information, including the scoop on public transportation, local holidays, what to pack and more; the very best dining and lodging in every price range; great recommendations for shopping nightlife, outdoor, activities, and essential side trips; and detailed maps with sights, restaurants, night spots, and hotels clearly marked.

"An excellent choice for people who want everything under one cover." - Washington Post

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 2nd edition (November 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400010675
• ISBN-13: 978-1400010677
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,101,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Aruba & Netherlands Antilles

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact, Concise, and Helpful, December 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Fodor's Pocket Aruba (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is short and to the point of helpful information. My family has used it multiple times for vacations to Aruba and it has been helpful for each vacation. The information is accurate and concise in its description of the island.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must!, January 9, 2006

By 

Val Lee "Val Lee (Author of 'Cliques in the C... (Meridian, Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Pocket Aruba (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

We found Fodor's and Frommer's travel books to possess the best of information on Aruba. My husband Alan stated he didn't feel like a novice coming into this lovely tropical paradise thanks to these guides.

The books were pretty right on when it came to restaurant prices, only a few had varied their charges. One restaurant was a nice surprise as we were expecting to pay twice as much.

To add to the information, besides the buses running to the capital city of Oranjestad, they also have $1.00 taxis and these vans function well when you don't want to wait for the next bus. Oranjestad is a must visit for shopping, eating and touring.

The books also didn't include the native poverty that exists beyond the resorts and touring areas. Few Arubans own a decent hacienda. This was a shock to my husband and me as we were expecting to see average living styles.