Hi,We go to Aruba every year,just booked again at the Wyndham for November.It is a beautiful Island and the people there are really down to earth,very nice.The problem there right now is the missing teen it make people upset and angry,I understand that I'm upset to but going to Aruba for almost 15 years straight I know this is something tragic but dosen't happen all the time.Things happen every place.As for Aruba itself you will have a great time there.The food is great just about anyplace you go the Island is American friendly.The Casino's are smaller so you don't get the overwelmed feeling of Vegas.The town is beautiful and small enough to take a day to move around it.Stop reading and start packing.