I compared several providers’ offerings for Aruba vacations in June, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. All vacations include round-trip airfare and a five-night stay at an Aruba hotel. Packages include additional taxes and fees for airfare and hotel.

Sample prices are:


BeachDestinations.com has vacations starting at $741 from Chicago, $819 from Los Angeles, and $604 from New York. Expedia offers trips priced at $777 from Chicago, $879 from Los Angeles, and $607 from New York. Travelocity’s packages start at $741 from Chicago, $889 from Los Angeles, and $711 from New York.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

Which deal offers the best value?

If you’re going by price alone, I found that BeachDestinations.com had the best rates from Los Angeles and New York, while both BeachDestinations.com and Travelocity had the same prices for Chicago departures. An important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our tool to compare vacation prices from multiple travel providers.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the travel dates you want. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your vacation.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

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