The Best Tropical Islands You Can Visit, Led by Saint Martin

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There’s a reason Aruba is so popular: its beaches are spectacular. Yes — when it comes to stretches of sand, Aruba is right at the top of the Caribbean, with a seemingly endless supply of classic white-sand beaches, from Eagle Beach to Baby Beach. And if you sneak off the sand for a bit, you can jump into the island’s rapidly-developing culinary scene, home to established eateries like Screaming Eagle (CJ’s Caribbean Restaurant of the Year in 2015) and upstarts like Wilhelmina in downtown Oranjestad. And if you’re looking for a place to stay, you can go small (at the wonderful Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, easily the island’s best hotel), or big, at the beautifully-redesigned Aruba Marriott.

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