Aruba
The southern Caribbean’s beach capital has another side: the increasingly energetic city of Oranjestad. And no, it’s not just for cruise visitors: this is a cool place, with great shopping, up-and-coming restaurants and one major hotel: the Renaissance Aruba. This is a great place to stay, with a secret: a 40-acre “island paradise,” home to the only private beach in Aruba, accessed through a special canal route.