Help with suggestions needed. Two friends want me to coordinate a vaca for sept/oct somewhere. We have way varied taste and even different budgets.
Criteria:
Warm weather
beach would be great
good shopping
gambling
adventure
great cocktails?
Thought I would start in the islands, then head over to Mexico pacific. HELP

Aruba probably meets all your criteria and is also outside the Hurricane Belt since you're considering travelling in Hurricane Season.

I would agree that Aruba would meet your needs. And many airlines make it an easy destination.

I agree on Aruba also.

Curacao would be better than Aruba