It is recognition is awarded each year to destinations and ventures in the tourism industry that constantly obtain excellent reviews by travelers on a platform like TripAdvisor, which has thousands of reviews each year.
“This award is based on genuine comments from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trusted designation of great places to visit,” they point out from the company’s statement. which is considered the “largest tourist guidance platform in the world“.
Aruba, the happy island, is located 25 kilometers from the coast of South America. One of its main characteristics is that it is outside the hurricane belt. This ensures 360 days of sunshine a year and a pleasant average temperature of 28 degrees.
Among the reasons why this destination stands out are its crystal clear and clean beaches -and award-winning-, its surprising gastronomic variety and its hotels and villas.
Another point to highlight is its population: Arubans are known “for their warmth and hospitality“, they say from TripAdvisor.
The majority of the population speaks at least four languages -including English and Spanish-, which facilitates interaction with visitors.
20% of the island’s surface is part of the Arikok National Parka protected area that protects an important variety of desert fauna and flora. There are also caves with rock paintings. There are also beaches, but very different from those in the hotel zone.
“This recognition is a reflection of the Aruba’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the traveler experience, our special guests,” said Jordan Schlipken Croes, director of the Aruba Tourism Authority in Latin America.
He added: “We are proud to be chosen as the #1 destination in the Caribbean and to be among the best in the world. We thank all the visitors who have supported us and we look forward to continuing to share our Happy Island with them.”
For his part, John Boris, director of growth at Tripadvisor, explained: “Travelers’ Choice rewards companies that consistently demonstrate a commitment to quality. excellence in hospitality. This means that they have had a such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience.
Boris highlighted the travelers trust on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice seal.