I will be visiting Aruba for the first time in June. I'm going with a friend of mine. I'm more of a beach bum, but she prefers to visit the tourist attractions. Any advise to where I should take her? How's the beach compare to Cancun?

Divi Aruba beach mega all inclusive. See www.megaresorts.com

make sure you do the jeep tour you will then see the other side of the island

the beach is better in Aruba

depalm tours offers half day tours of the island and there is also helicopter tours.
http://www.arubahelicoptertours.com/

definitely go on a jeep tour of the island. you will be amazed how different the north side looks. it is absolutely one of the best days we had there. it was so much fun. the other fun thing to do is snorkeling. the midushi is a beautiful sailing ship that will provide a lunch and snorkeling too.basically, you cant go wrong with anything you do in aruba. its the best. have a great time.

IF I WAS YOU I WOULD DO THE JEEP TOUR, BUTTERFLY FARM, AND SNORKEL AT BABY BEACH. AND I WOULD STAY AT THE DIVI ALL INCLUSIVE. HAVE A BLAST!

Eating at Madame Janette's, flying with Aruba Helicopters and partying at C and Charlies!!! Thats what we did and we will do it again.

We are going in Feb. of next yr. just wondering if you can do the jeep tour in a day,we are cruising there.Anything else other than diving? We are bringing our kids they will be 15 and 17 then.We do plan on snorkeling. We here that Jolly Pirates is the place.

We went snorkeling off one of the catamaran's and took a sunset cruise on the Jolly Pirate ship.
When we go back, we will go on the Jolly Pirate again FOR SURE. It is a beautiful boat with a great captain (owner).

You can snorkel with any of the companies, but for my money, the uniqueness of the Jolly Pirate boat makes it the best value.

Have a great trip.