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Beach Life

to return home to find New York did not recognize Aruba’s marriage license. Wedding Three encountered a glitch and Wedding Four at Wheatfield Town Hall corrected that. Finally, Wedding Five was a hometown wedding and celebration with their friends. “Our favorite place is Aruba. We were married there, bought a house, and plan to start a bar,” David relates. Maybe you already know the Cohens—they were featured on HGTV’s House Hunters International’s episode “Beach Bar in Paradise.” And, yes, as soon as the couple is living on island time, The Mango readers are invited to visit The Floating Parrot Aruba. Mention this article, and the first drink is on David. Cheers!

Aruba offers something for everyone. Luxury resorts line beaches where a variety of watersports are available. Limestone cliffs create private coves like Baby Beach. Mangel Halto offers snorkeling among delicate reefs in shallow water. Brenda Cohen loves the peacefulness of Aruba. She says the locals make you feel welcome like you are at home. “They will help you make the most of your vacation—whatever that looks like, you can have it.” Eagle Beach is the third place winner of Trip Advisor’s Best Beach in the World. It is home to two

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