Aruba from Fort Myers, 3 – 6 Dec: £2,095 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $45 below the typical fare on this route, 6% less
- Adults-only TRYP on Eagle Beach, rated 8.7 from 279 reviews
- Free cancellation at the hotel and highs of 84–86°F
The catch: The flight down has two stops and takes 18h 50m, so you land Friday at 3:09 PM, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if a short beach break is worth one long travel day to you; skip it if you want a nonstop or more time on the sand.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip down: $2,780 for two covers the flights at $1,470, the hotel at $1,187 and its $123 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd go Dec 3–6, 2026, for 3 nights, flying American with two stops, not nonstop. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£2,095 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,108 |
| TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £895 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £93 |
| The total, before you go | £2,095 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£34 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£554 per person, return
£1,108 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 2 stops · 18h 50m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 7:19 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 3:09 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £554 | 2 stops | 18h 50m |
| F9 + B6 | £590 | 2 stops | 39h 38m |
| American | £596 | 1 stop | 18h 3m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 18:36 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $735 per person, which is $45 below the typical fare on this route, or 6% under the $780 we usually see. Across the 13 checks we've made on this route, the lowest was $651, so this isn't the floor, but it's the lowest of the 12 offers we saw for these dates. Early December in Aruba usually brings highs of 84–86°F and lows near 78°F. Short showers do turn up more often this time of year, but they rarely last, and Aruba is still the driest climate in the Caribbean. The hotel pick comes with free cancellation, so you can lock in the room and still change your mind. It's a good fit if you want warm water and calm beaches before the holidays get busy. Prices were all in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short beach and island getaway for two adults: wide, quiet sand on Eagle Beach, snorkeling, a sunset sail and maybe one day off-road. Plan on an easy pace, with long mornings by the water and dinner nearby. With an adults-only hotel at the center of it, the trip suits a couple who wants a recharge more than a packed schedule, though Palm Beach is close if you want more going on.
Weather in Aruba, 3 – 6 Dec
Typical highs 84–86°F, lows near 78°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Dec | 86 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 4 Dec | 85 °F | 78 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 5 Dec | 85 °F | 77 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 6 Dec | 84 °F | 79 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Aruba
All three picks are on Eagle Beach, which has low-rise hotels on a wider, quieter beach with the famous fofoti trees. TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel is the best value at $1,187 for the stay, or $396 a night. It's rated 8.7 from 279 reviews, has free cancellation and adds a $123 resort fee, which is already counted in our total. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is the top rated at 9.1 from 235 reviews. It's $2,428 for the stay with a pool view suite and free cancellation, plus $248 in fees at the property. Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort costs $1,247, or $416 a night, and it's the only one that includes breakfast. It's rated 8.6 from 487 reviews, but the rate isn't cancellable and fees at the property are $148.
TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel
£895 for 3 nights, two guests · £298 a night
See roomsJOIA Aruba by Iberostar
£1,830 for 3 nights, two guests · £610 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort
£940 for 3 nights, two guests · £314 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Aruba for these dates
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Where in Aruba
- Palm Beach: The high-rise strip of big resorts, casinos and restaurants on the calmest stretch of water.
- Eagle Beach: Low-rise hotels and timeshares on a wider, quieter beach with the famous fofoti trees.
- Oranjestad: The pastel Dutch capital, with the cruise port, shopping and the Renaissance resort's flamingo island.
- Noord: Inland villas and apartments a short drive from Palm Beach at lower prices.
- San Nicolas and Savaneta: The quiet southern end, with Baby Beach, street art and local seafood.
What to do in Aruba
- Off-road to the Natural Pool in Arikok National Park
- Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck
- Photograph the fofoti trees on Eagle Beach at sunrise, a short walk from the hotels
- Take a day pass to Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island
- Snorkel the shallow reef at Baby Beach on the quiet southern end
- Sail off Palm Beach on a sunset catamaran
Also worth it
- Sunset catamaran sail off Palm Beach
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International (RSW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Aruba | Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA) |
| Flight time | 18h 50m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,238 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 3 nights in Aruba costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,108 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel) | £895 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £588 |
| Total for two | £2,591 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Fort Myers to Aruba
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £554 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £491 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £588 |
| Price checks | 13 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Aruba; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Aruban florin (AWG).
- Short showers are more frequent but rarely last; still the island's driest climate in the Caribbean.
- You need a passport. The currency is the Aruban florin, and Aruba is 1 hour ahead of Fort Myers.
- You fly from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Aruba Queen Beatrix International (AUA). The outbound leaves at 7:19 PM on Thursday, Dec 3.
- The $2,780 total doesn't include a checked bag, which runs about $160 for two.
- With our spending budget of $780 for two over 3 days, the whole trip comes to $3,437.
- Short showers are more frequent in December but rarely last.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $45 below the typical fare on this route, and the adults-only hotel on Eagle Beach is rated 8.7 with free cancellation. The trade-off is two stops and 18h 50m on the way down.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,780 for two, all in. That's $1,470 in flights, $1,187 for 3 nights at TRYP by Wyndham Aruba Adults Only Hotel and its $123 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag adds about $160 for two.
Is there a nonstop?
Not at this price. The American fare has two stops: you leave at 7:19 PM on Thursday, Dec 3, and land at 3:09 PM on Friday. A one-stop American option was $791 per person when we checked.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 84–86°F with lows near 78°F. Light drizzle is common in early December, but showers rarely last, and Aruba stays the driest climate in the Caribbean.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Aruba. The local currency is the Aruban florin, and the island is 1 hour ahead of Fort Myers.
Are 3 nights enough?
It's tight, since you land at 3:09 PM on Dec 4 and go home Dec 6. That's enough for Eagle Beach, a snorkel and a sunset sail, but not for much more.
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