USATODAY "Puerto Rico bested St. John and Jamaica in voting by more than 250,000 readers. It also won honorable mentions in shopping, adventure and best natural attraction or park for El Yunque rainforest. Its new W Retreat & Spa -- Vieques Island won honorable mention in best medium-sized hotel. And the venerable Caribe Hilton in San Juan earned an honorable mention in the 'Megaresort' category."
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.