Aruba is a great honeymoon getaway for couples who want to play and relax in a warm, sunny, beachy island environment. Aruba, for those of you who are not geography buffs, is located about 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, in South America. Its climate is hot and dry, with an average year-round temperature of a balmy 82 degrees.

Where to Stay in Aruba

Aruba offers a wide choice of hotels to suit all budgets. You can also book a stay in one of Aruba’s hotels that participate in the One Cool Honeymoon program, in which honeymooners are welcomed to their stay with goodies including a bottle of wine and many other treats and gifts.

Things to do in Aruba

Aruba is the perfect getaway for romance, with gently windswept beaches and welcoming divi-divi trees. You can relax on the beach, enjoy a long walk on the miles of white beaches, and even explore the coast by boat, where you will discover many hidden coves.

There are also opportunities to explore the hills and travel to Yamanota, the island’s highest peak, either on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. Some other favorite honeymoon adventures include visits to beautiful Palm Beach, the serene Spanish lagoon, the splendid rock formations of Ayo and Casibari and the secluded coves of Andicuri.

There is also an abundance of unique shopping and dining opportunities where shoppers can find everything from locally handmade crafts to international treasures, and can dine on cuisines from all over the world as well as enjoy many of the local flavors.

And when the sun goes down, the fun gets even hotter with Aruba’s many casinos, discos and nightclubs. No matter what your style Aruba has something great for every Honeymooning couple.