Frommer's 2002 Portable Aruba

by Lindley, Ken

• ISBN13: 9780764565366
• ISBN10: 0764565362
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Summary

Frommer's Portable Aruba, 1E 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!

Author Biography

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 Iceland. 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 hot-shot 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.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	viii
Planning Your Trip to Aruba	1	(29)
Visitor Information	5	(3)
Frommer's Favorite Aruba Experiences	6	(2)
Entry Requirements & Customs	8	(2)
Money	10	(2)
When to Go	12	(5)
Aruba Calendar of Events	14	(3)
Health & Insurance	17	(2)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	19	(2)
Package Deals	21	(2)
Getting There	23	(2)
Outdoor Pursuits	25	(3)
Tips on Accommodations	28	(2)
Getting to Know Aruba	30	(8)
Arriving	30	(3)
Getting Around	33	(5)
Fast Facts: Aruba	36	(2)
Accommodations	38	(26)
Oranjestad	40	(1)
High-Rise Hotels/Palm Beach/Noord	41	(12)
Low-Rise Hotels/Eagle & Manchebo Beaches	53	(10)
Tierra Del Sol	63	(1)
Dining	64	(24)
Dining Details	65	(1)
Oranjestad	65	(7)
High-Rise Hotels/Palm Beach/Noord	72	(9)
What's Cookin' in Aruba?	73	(8)
Low-Rise Hotels/Eagle & Manchebo Beaches	81	(3)
Epicurean & Eclectic	81	(3)
California Lighthouse/Tierra Del Sol	84	(1)
Savaneta	85	(1)
San Nicolas	86	(2)
Fun in the Surf & Sun: Beaches & Active Pursuits	88	(20)
Beaches	88	(5)
Hitting the Water	93	(10)
Hitting the Links	103	(1)
Other Active Pursuits	104	(4)
Exploring the Island	108	(13)
Guided Tours	108	(1)
On Your Own	108	(1)
What to See	109	(12)
Aruban History 101	112	(9)
Shopping	121	(10)
The Shopping Scene	121	(1)
Great Shopping Areas	122	(1)
Shopping A to Z	122	(9)
Aruba After Dark	131	(11)
Casinos	132	(3)
Entertainment	135	(1)
Clubs & Bars	136	(3)
Party & Dinner Cruises	139	(1)
Other Diversions	140	(2)
A Side Trip to Curacao	142	(15)
Essentials	142	(3)
Fast Facts: Curacao	144	(1)
Where to Stay	145	(3)
Where to Dine	148	(2)
Hitting the Beaches & Active Pursuits	150	(2)
Exploring the Island	152	(3)
Shopping	155	(1)
Curacao After Dark	156	(1)
A Side Trip to Bonaire	157	(16)
Essentials	158	(3)
Fast Facts: Bonaire	159	(2)
Where to Stay	161	(3)
Where to Dine	164	(2)
Diving & Other Outdoor Pursuits	166	(3)
Exploring the Island	169	(2)
Shopping	171	(1)
Bonaire After Dark	171	(2)
Index	173
General Index	173
Accommodations Index	177
Restaurant Index	178