Hawaii offers a wider variety of things to do, but Aruba almost guarantees sunshine. Hawaii's lush greenery lends itself to waterfall chasing, but Aruba's desert terrain might be more fun for ATV adventures.
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If all you want to do is go have a family resort vacation (and there's nothing at all wrong with that), the Caribbean might have the edge as a family-friendly destination. If you want to get out there to explore and experience a wide range of natural wonders — Hawaii probably takes the pineapple-flavored cake.
Aruba is definitely worth considering for your next vacation destination! You'll fall in love with its gorgeous white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and warm, sunny weather.
Generally speaking, hotels and resorts in the Caribbean tend to be more affordable than those in Hawaii. This is especially true if you want to visit the more popular islands like Oahu and Maui. The same goes for using points; Hawaii will cost more points than most Caribbean resorts.
Summary: The Bahamas is a better option than the beaches in Hawaii due to its stunning and distinctive shoreline. However, if you enjoy trekking in the mountains, Hawaii can be a great choice too.
As each flight arrives onto the island of Saint Lucia, visitors undoubtedly note the picturesque nature of this lush and tropical Caribbean haven that is reminiscent of the far away islands of Hawaii.
Aruba is more than just beaches. You will want to spend at least 4-7 days in Aruba. I found seven days, including travel time, to be the right amount of time to explore Aruba. If you are visiting by cruise, you will not have enough time to explore the whole island.
-Aruba weather is more reliable, although Bahamas weather was gorgeous (when we went, both times in May). Depends what time of year you are planning. -Bahamas had better nightlife, more people near our age group. -Beaches at both were beautiful - Palm Beach would be more what you are looking for in Aruba.
While both destinations offer beautiful scenery and plenty of activities, the Hawaiian islands are more diverse in their landscape and offerings than the average island in the Caribbean. However, the Caribbean offers a more relaxed and affordable experience than Hawaii.
Oahu is the cheapest Hawaiian island to visit, with a total cost of $2,625. A Ko Olina Resort lagoon on Oahu. Maui is the most expensive island to visit, coming in nearly $1,000 more expensive, with a total cost of $3,600. The Grand Wailea in Maui, a luxury resort.
The water in the Bahamas is warmer and clearer, but the water in Hawaii is still nice and there is lots of great snorkeling. Hawaii is just nicer overall.
April thru June and mid-August thru mid-September are Hawaii's low seasons, and airfares are lower then. No matter what time of year you travel, you may be able to score better deals if you travel midweek.
Kauai is the winnerRocky coastlines, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and mountains and valleys. There is so much to see and do. Kauai tends to not be as popular as islands like Maui and Oahu so you can fully enjoy what the island offers. Whatever you're looking to see or do, Kauai has it.
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