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Aruba: a romantic paradise

A perennial favorite for honeymooners and others seeking a romantic getaway, Aruba is known for its year-round high temperatures and beautiful white-sand beaches. This is the perfect destination for couples who love to relax on the beach, shop, gamble, enjoy great nightlife and water sports.

WHAT TO DO: For water lovers, opportunities abound in Aruba, including some of the best diving in the entire Caribbean, including wall and reef diving. Both shipwrecks and beautiful and rare marine life exist in the always warm water. Snorkeling and a hybrid of snorkeling and diving called snuba are also offered through water sports companies. For those who want to see the sea without the water sports, Atlantis Submarines and Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine offer the opportunity to see marine life on board a boat. Sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing are also popular due to the constant winds. Aruba also offers the opportunity to play in a casino and enjoy a lively nightlife. All gambling is done in US dollars and many of the best resorts offer casino gaming on their premises. Caribbean Stud Poker, an Aruban invention, is especially popular. LG Smith Boulevard in Orajestad is a popular spot for bars and nightclubs that are open from midnight until dawn again. World-class shopping, including stores like Gucci and Ralph Lauren, is available at the open-air malls. Local artisans selling their wares can be easily found in Oranjestad. Aruba’s connection to the Netherlands creates a colorful mix of European and Caribbean products. Personal items are duty free.

WHERE TO STAY: Most resorts in Aruba are along the southwest coast, particularly around Palm and Eagle Beach. Large high-rise resorts are found primarily in Palm Beach, while smaller low-rise hotels are concentrated in Eagle Beach. Locally owned hotels and villas are located on both beaches. Some options are also available in downtown Oranjestad. Several hotels offer an all-inclusive option, including Holiday Inn Sunspree, Riu Palace, Occidental Grand Aruba, and many others. Options for adults-only resorts are limited, but Bucuti Beach Resort and Renaissance Marina Hotel offer these options. Cruises are another way to experience Aruba – most major cruise lines offer ports of call in Aruba. Contact us to learn more about all the amazing options you can have for staying in Aruba.

DESTINATION WEDDING INFORMATION: Catholic, civil, Jewish and Protestant weddings are available in Aruba. Same-sex engagement services are available in Aruba and the country recognizes same-sex marriages. Specific resorts are very gay-friendly and offer same-sex commitment ceremony packages. Many hotels offer complete on-site wedding packages. The captain of a ship cannot officiate a wedding according to Dutch law unless authorized by the laws of the country in which the ship is registered.

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