Aruba is one of the most gorgeous islands to experience a budget-friendly vacation, and its shores are heavily dotted with pristine beaches offering some of the best swimming, snorkeling ...

"Aruba was desolate; no one knew about it," said McGill, who was 9 years old when her father won a room at the new Sheraton ...

It is the action center for water sports of every kind, and the departure piers for almost all the snorkel/party boats ... where they are staying as all of Aruba's beaches are open to the public.

Sailing charters are popular and combine a catamaran experience with several snorkel spots. Snuba and SUP are also popular options. Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive is steps away from the beach.

Saturday mornings in Aruba are for high-intensity activity, so get out there by either going up (kite-surfing or windsurfing) or down (snorkeling or scuba diving). Hadicurari Beach is the best ...