ARUBA:CARIBBEAN BLISS

This slender island measures just 19 miles long and six miles wide, but its wide, white-sand beaches (some of the best in the world), reliably near-perfect climate, and warm, turquoise waters have turned it into a dream destination for sun seekers. Visine-clear waters and abundant coral reefs mean great scuba diving and snorkeling. On land, escape crowds by saddling up on a horse or hopping onto an ATV and heading into the rugged, cactus-strewn interior, which includes Arikok National Wildlife Park.