Aruba Ariba FriendsAruba is like my beautiful, older cousin, Jen. All the other islands know that no matter how hard they try, they'll always look gangly and awkward next to year-round sun, a beach for each day of that year and Mi Dushi...

Snorkeling in ParadiseIt's unlikely the Caribbean will ever cool completely with North Americans. The weather is unbeatable, the beaches are as plentiful as the rum and it's just too close (and well-priced) to look anywhere else. But though our Caribbean love affair is a year-round obsession, many islands have are losing favor with cruisers and resort goers alike. Even dedicated beach bums still want to feel there's something left to discover.

Ever seen an active volcano, up close and personal? This video (shot last week) shows Montserrat's Soufriere Hills Volcano, which began erupting in 1995 (after being dormant for almost 400 years).

Club OrientNicknamed the St. Tropez of the Caribbean, Orient beach is the playground of Euro-beauties and everyone else who wants to see and be seen. When you're ready to let it all hang...