Logistics

Logistics

Getting to Aruba: Many airlines fly nonstop to Aruba from several cities in North America, and if you need to make connections, it will usually be at a U.S. airport. Aruba is 2½ hours from Miami and 4½ hours from New York. Smaller airlines connect the Dutch islands in the Caribbean, often using Aruba as a hub. The island's state-of-the-art Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is equipped with thorough security, many flight displays, and state-of-the-art baggage handling systems. Travelers to the United States clear U.S. Customs and Immigration before leaving Aruba.

Hassle Factor: Low.

Nonstops: There are nonstop flights from Atlanta (Delta), Boston (American, JetBlue, US Airways), Charlotte (US Airways), Chicago (United—weekly), Fort Lauderdale (Spirit—weekly), Houston (Continental—twice-weekly), Miami (American), Newark (Continental), New York-JFK (American, Delta, JetBlue), New York-LGA (Continental—weekly), Philadelphia (US Airways—twice-weekly), and Washington, DC-Dulles (United), though not all flights are daily.