| When making lists of the world's most romantic | | | | swimming and active water sports. Those in |
| destinations and best sites to enjoy a | | | | search of a romantic setting should also visit a |
| honeymoon, travel experts always include cities | | | | pair of beaches just south of Palm Beach. Lying |
| like Paris and Venice. In the last few years, the | | | | just beyond a rocky outcropping is Eagle Beach, a |
| island of Aruba has found its way onto many of | | | | piece of sand that promises plenty of space to |
| these lists. With luxurious accommodations, | | | | relax in the sun. Continuing south, Manchebo Beach |
| gorgeous beaches and an incredible array of | | | | has become a favorite of vacationing romantics. |
| activities, it is no wonder that so many | | | | As Manchebo Beach boasts the widest plot of |
| newlyweds have fallen in love with this Caribbean | | | | sugary sand on the island and motorized water |
| destination. The island of Aruba even offers | | | | sports are prohibited, this lovely beach has |
| special discount packages through many of the | | | | maintained an atmosphere of exotic seclusion. |
| best resorts designed especially for those | | | | Shopping is also a popular activity for every |
| celebrating their honeymoon. Whether you and | | | | couple celebrating their honeymoon in Aruba. The |
| your significant other are looking for an exciting | | | | boutiques and shopping malls in Oranjestad sell |
| party atmosphere or a peaceful romantic | | | | everything from designer clothing and jewelry to |
| getaway, you will find what you are looking for in | | | | distinctive Caribbean souvenirs and locally |
| Aruba. If you and your significant other are the | | | | produced artwork. Along the harbor in downtown |
| partying types, Aruba certainly won't disappoint. | | | | Oranjestad, you will find all types of shops and |
| Some of Aruba's best resorts feature live | | | | restaurants set amongst historic Dutch |
| entertainment and casinos, while local dance clubs | | | | architecture and unbeatable scenery. At night, the |
| keep the fun going throughout the night. In | | | | narrow streets of the capital city are romantically |
| Oranjestad, Aruba's cosmopolitan capital, bars | | | | illuminated in neon, as the bars and clubs open |
| generally don't start filling up until 10 or 11 pm, but | | | | their doors to after-hours shoppers. As if the |
| remain open until 2 am. Afterwards, the | | | | promise of exotic surroundings and exciting |
| excitement in Aruba's dance clubs peaks around 2 | | | | activities wasn't enough to lure adventurous |
| am with some establishments remaining open until | | | | couples, Aruba has developed a special travel |
| the early morning. When couples combine a night | | | | package for happy honeymooners. Known as |
| in the clubs with a live stage show, a ride on one | | | | 'One Cool Honeymoon,' the program offers |
| of the tour buses that run throughout the night | | | | couples a number of romantic perks and plenty of |
| and a few games at one of the 24-hour casinos, | | | | exclusive discounts. Supported by most of |
| the result is the perfect way to start an exciting | | | | Aruba's best hotels and resorts, this special |
| honeymoon in Aruba. When the time comes to | | | | package usually includes a complementary bottle |
| relax with your partner, Aruba offers plenty of | | | | of champagne, lucrative discounts within the |
| great activities for the vacationing couple. Even if | | | | resorts and discounts throughout the island on |
| you don't have partying on your mind, you can sip | | | | everything from spa packages to guided tours. |
| cocktails and enjoy live jazz every night of the | | | | When making reservations in Aruba, newlyweds |
| week in Aruba. Afterwards, enjoy a candlelit | | | | simply need to mention the offer and inquire |
| dinner aboard one of the island's many dinner | | | | about what type of documentation might be |
| cruises or simply watch the sunset from a | | | | required when checking in under the 'One Cool |
| world-class restaurant overlooking Palm Beach and | | | | Honeymoon' program. If you and your partner |
| the Caribbean Sea. You can then end your | | | | are in search of the right destination for your |
| romantic evening with a moonlight stroll down one | | | | honeymoon, look no further than Aruba. With |
| of the many beaches. As the beaches are the | | | | perfect weather and plenty of activities to keep |
| most popular attraction in Aruba, vacationing | | | | the romance going, you may just make a |
| couples won't want to miss what Aruba has to | | | | tradition of visiting this Caribbean paradise. |
| offer. Many of the best resorts in Aruba are | | | | This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin |
| located within a short walk of Palm Beach, one of | | | | writes select pieces about vacationing in the |
| the most famous stretches of sand in the | | | | Caribbean and travel in Aruba for the Marriott |
| Caribbean. The sand on Palm Beach is groomed | | | | Resorts. |
| daily, while the calm, warm water is perfect for | | | | |