Aruba

Island-wide deals are running now, and it sits outside the hurricane belt, so it’s a great pick as we head into Caribbean hurricane season. Aruba is around 82 degrees every day of the year, and thanks to its prime location on the outside fringes of the hurricane belt, Aruba has the sunniest days of any Caribbean island, enjoying refreshing trade wind breezes and low humidity year round.

Right now you can save on the One Happy Family Deal, which lets kids stay, eat, and play for free at a number of hotels in Aruba. Or, you can book your honeymoon at Divi Aruba and receive a guaranteed room upgrade and stay your first night for free.

Getting There: Aruba is easy to find on affordable cruise itineraries, and there are more than 10 direct flight markets from U.S. to Aruba, including New York, Boston, D.C., and Philadelphia. Southwest Airlines is launching direct flights to Aruba from Orlando, Baltimore, Washington, and Atlanta starting July 1. As a bonus, American citizens clear customs in Aruba before heading back to the U.S., which eliminates the nightmare of CBP lines.

For more affordable travel package deals, check out:

• Book Spring Deals Now & Save Through the Summer
• The Best Early Bird Deals for Spring Travel
• The Best Travel Package Deals for Single Parents

By Courtney Crockett for PeterGreenberg.com