Nineteen resorts also now participate in Aruba’s One Cool Honeymoon promotion. Just identify yourself as a honeymooner when booking the resort [http://www.aruba.com/specializedvacations/honeymoon.php] and you’ll receive a bottle of champagne in your room upon arrival, a souvenir gift from the resort, as well as a free night on a return anniversary visit—all free of charge.

Where to Stay

There are no shortages of romantic places to stay on this “One Happy Island.” For sky-high rooms, check out these high-rise hotels: the newly-opened Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino (Palm Beach) [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auaar-aruba-marriott-resort-and-stellaris-casino/], Divi Aruba Phoneix Resorts (Palm Beach) [http://www.diviarubaphoenix.com/DiviAruba/], Occidental Grand Aruba (Palm Beach) [http://www.occidentalhotels.com/grand/Aruba.asp], or the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino (Oranjestad) [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auabr-renaissance-aruba-resort-and-casino/]. For a more intimate setting, stay in one of the recently-renovated rooms at the Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa (Eagle Beach—Aruba’s largest beach) [http://www.manchebo.com/start.shtml] or the quite and elegant Bucuti Beach Resort featuring Tara Beach Suites & Spa (Eagle Beach) [http://www.bucuti.com/].

Spa

Enjoy ultimate post-wedding relaxation, with a spa service at the popular Larimar Spa in the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa (Palm Beach) [http://www.larimarspaaruba.com/]. Choose one of eight massages available in the spa, or pay a little extra and have their services delivered right to your room in the Radisson Resort. Arubian hotels and resorts are continually updating and improving their spa facilities, check out the hotels and spas mentioned above for more luxurious experiences.

Feasting

Aruba is well-known for its excellent restaurants with delicious, fresh dishes and great service. Here are few locales you have to visit while on the island:

Sink your teeth into juicy, charcoal-grilled fresh Argentinean beef. El Gaucho (Oranjestad) [http://www.elgaucho-aruba.com/] is an absolute must on the island and gets booked quickly with returning customers. Call at least one day ahead of when you want to dine there. And when you can’t eat another bite, chill out across the street at Garufa [http://www.garufa-aruba.com/], a cigar and cocktail lounge with live entertainment.

Dip your toes in the sand and surf while you dine on delectable seafood at The Flying Fishbone (Savaneta). It’s one of the most romantic restaurants on the island with a view of the sunset. Surprise your bride with this dining experience and reserve online ahead of time. Request preferred seating—in the water.  [http://www.flyingfishbone.com/]