• Introduction
• 1. Aruba
• 2. The Bahamas
• 3. Dominican Republic
• 4. Jamaica
• 5. Montserrat
• 6. Puerto Rico
• 7. St. Kitts
• 8. St. Maarten
• 9. Trinidad & Tobago
• 10. St. Thomas, USVI

Aruba

It's no surprise that this Dutch-owned island is a popular destination for package holidays – sun-kissed and chockablock with sparkly casinos and pretty beaches, it receives frequent direct flights from the U.S. and has a plethora of all-inclusive options. You’ll find great value in the form of spa resorts, private villas, and brand-name hotels like Marriott and the Hyatt Regency. See our Aruba Travel Guide

Great Value Hotel: Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa This excellent-value beach boutique hotel is set on a pristine stretch of sand with a first-rate spa and rooms with fine Indonesian-style furniture, private patios or balconies, and flat-screen TVs. Rates from $169/night

Getting There: There are multiple nonstop flights from the U.S. to Aruba (including recently launched routes on budget carriers like JetBlue and Spirit; AirTran will debut service from Atlanta in December '09) – departures are available from Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Miami, and more. Nonstop flights from Miami run about 2.5 hours; from New York it's 4.5 hours; from Atlanta about 4 hours; factor in just over 5 hours from Chicago. Travel Tips from the Tourism Board

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