Frommer's Portable Aruba [Paperback]

Ken Lindley (Author), Christina Paulette Col?n (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Portable | Publication Date: September 30, 2005

Frommer's Portable Aruba gives you the lowdown on where to dine, where to stay and what to see and experience on this idyllic island. Our seasoned travel writers tell you where to find the most delicious barracuda dishes, where to go for excellent scuba diving lessons, and which club plays host to the islands "beautiful people". Written for a range of tastes and budgets, Portable Aruba describes many of the islands gorgeous beaches, from hot party spots to small, secluded white sand coves. You'll find this pocket-size guide invaluable!

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From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Put the Best of Aruba in Your Pocket

• Insider tips on the best beaches, dive sites, and outdoor activities.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

About the Author

Before finishing graduate school, Ken Lindley had lived in Asia and Europe and around the United States. He’s spent more than half of his life in New York, but call before dropping by—he’s frequently out of town, traipsing the globe from India to Peru to China to Turkey. He’s never been anywhere that wasn’t interesting in some way (although he does keep a list of extremely dreadful destinations). When he’s not on a travel assignment, there’s a good chance he’ll be on Wall Street, where he writes and edits financial reports for hotshot financial firms. His travel writings have appeared in Frommer’s Caribbean Cruises & Ports of Call, in Out & About, and online at Expedia Travels (ETravels.net).

Christina Colón’s two great passions in life are nature and travel. She has been everywhere from Borneo (where she lived for 2 years tracking wild animals) to Belize (where she did her master’s thesis in a jaguar preserve). With a Ph.D. in ecology, a master’s in environmental education, and adjunct positions at several universities, she is a scientist and an educator, as well as an author. When she is not exploring a tropical rainforest or an exotic island, she can be found in the Bronx, where she loves to seek the wilder side of the borough, which is full of hidden treasures. In addition to scientific and academic texts, she has contributed to numerous travel guides, including Frommer’s Caribbean Cruises and Ports of Call, The New York Time’s Guide to New York City, and several Fodor’s USA Guides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 3 edition (September 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764597442
• ISBN-13: 978-0764597442
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #866,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Aruba & Netherlands Antilles

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Ideas and Guide, March 3, 2002

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Donald Morris (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Aruba (Paperback)

Talks about how to get the best filght and where to stay and eat with complete reviews and price. Also gives dress codes for restraunts and shows. Talks about all beaches and a ton of activities in depth. Only available in portable size and it has the most and best information about Aruba of all the guides. Plus has shopping and side trips and nightlife. Enjoy!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Great island!, October 10, 2002

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K. Rostkowski (new jersey, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Aruba (Paperback)

I found this book to be extremely helpful on my recent trip to Aruba. For a little country it really has so much to offer, but without proper guidance it might be hard to discover everything there is to see and do. The book is well-written, logical, and concise. Buy it, book a trip, read it on the plane, and refer to it while you are there! I was in Aruba for six days and looked at this book EVERY single day.

I'd like to add that I vistited a lot of hotels and restaurants while on my trip, and can attest that the reviews in the book are quite accurate. There are so many great values to be had in Aruba, and this book will help you find them.

Bottom line: the book is a great asset for a wonderful trip. And don't forget to use sunscreen!!

ps: Don't miss the JOLLY PIRATES snorkel and lunch cruise (see page 93). They are now located on Moomba Beach between the Marriott and the Holiday Inn. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference!, May 29, 2003

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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Aruba (Paperback)

A great reference for your Arubian vacation. We used it constantly, on the plane, on the beach, and in the desert! Great hints/tips, maps, suggested exploring routes, recommended beaches, shopping, diving sites, etc. Only gave it 4 stars b/c it is becoming slightly out of date. Need an updated version soon...However, still highly recommended!