I promise - you will have a fabulous time there on your honeymoon!

My husband and I went to Aruba in 2002 - had a wonderful vacation. We went to see some friend's of ours get married, afterwards we all ate dinner on the beach, and danced the whole night. We were there for only a week and it was not long enough at all!

My husband is the world traveler, Aruba was the first place I ever went to out of the States - and we have plans to go back next year. It was/is such a beautiful place. We did an all day jeep safari one day and had a blast, went snorkeling, ATV riding, horseback riding - and other day's we just vegged on the beach. Pure bliss.

We were recently married ourselves, and contemplated going back to Aruba for our honeymoon - but we decided to go somewhere else, just for the sake of something new - well due to the hurricanes last fall - our honeymoon to Grand Caymen was cancelled Well we ended up getting everything refunded and we decided to save some money and go to Punta Cana. (quite a contrast, huh?
We had a wonderful time there as well, spent two weeks there - however - I will say - we stayed at our resort the whole time - there was plenty to do and see there, but we knew when night fell - to go venturing away wasn't an option.

In Aruba my husband and I walked on the beach almost every single night - felt safe and very secure. I am an animal lover myself, and yes it was hard to see some of these stray's - I wanted to take them home and give them love and shelter - My husband would try to remind me of the natural beauty that surrounded us everyday when I started to complain about the animals.

Your soon to be wife will enjoy Aruba despite the animals - if I did, I know she will too.

It is difficult to see how much attack Aruba is getting - it all is so very unfortunate.
I hope things will start coming together soon, the family and Ms. Holloway deserve some peace.

As for you Craig - congrats on the upcoming wedding (it's such a fun day!) and ENJOY every moment on your honeymoon.

Catherine