ARUBA:

Gorgeous white sand beaches, luxury resorts and glitzy casinos as well as lighthouses, divi divi trees, and windmills make Aruba the perfect island for weddings, honeymoons, and romantic getaways. Aruba has two distinct sides: the Caribbean side and the Atlantic side. The Caribbean side has beautiful calm water that is perfect for water sports and the trade winds which keeps the island rather cool. The Atlantic side is where the sea crashes over rocks and cliffs and coral bridges that you won't see anywhere else. Aruba is only 5 hours from Chicago and 4.5 hours from New York which makes it a perfect Caribbean island for everyone.