Travel deals of the week: "BAHAMAS BREAK Stay three nights and get the fourth night free at Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer. Guests receive complimentary use of the fitness center, sailboats, kayaks, snorkeling gear and bicycles. They can dine at the resort's three restaurants or lounge on the beach. Each room is equipped with an ocean-view terrace, robes and DVD and CD players. Available through Sept. 30. Rates start at $179 a night."
Forbes, I have been a long time vacation homeowner on Aruba, the tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. Only 20 miles long and 6 miles across, the cactus-filled, dry island features my favorite beach in the entire world. Endless days spent on the famed Eagle Beach floating in crystal clear, aquamarine warm waters is why massive throngs of tourists return annually to this island paradise.