The Caribbean islands are a dream destination for couples who enjoy sandy beaches, warm tropical climate. Some couples like to check into a full service resort that they never have to leave, while others like to explore the whole island, go scuba diving, kayaking and try many other adventures.
Laluna in Grenada
If you are looking for a secluded hotel with stylish accommodations and an amazing beach, check into Laluna in Grenada. Honeymooners are accommodated in semi detached and free standing cottage suites with stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. If you want to be just steps from the beach, ask for the Deluxe Beach Cottage which features an open 1,000-square-foot layout, spacious veranda and a private plunge pool. During the day, relax on the beautiful sandy beach, get treatments at the Asian Spa and practice yoga right on the beach. The Italian restaurant at the hotel offers delicious dishes which incorporate fresh local ingredients.
Divi Aruba All Inclusive
Divi Aruba All Inclusive is one of the island’s original all-inclusive hotels and, together with her sister property next door, is one of the most popular resorts on the island. The hotel has a one mile stretch of beach where you can soak up some sun before enjoying a wide range of water sports. The crystal-clear waters around the island abound with corals, wrecks and marine life, providing an underwater wonderland for scuba diving and snorkeling. While the resorts do not offer scuba diving on property, there are great local diving tours to choose from. Dining is very varied – guests can dine at any of the 10 restaurants which are shared between the two properties. The rooms are modern and luxurious and offer either sea or garden views. Other amenities and activities include 4 freshwater pools, e-mountain bikes, tennis clinics, beach volleyball, fitness center, climbing wall, the Sea Turtles Club for kids ages 4 – 12, yoga, Zumba and water aerobics classes.
J E Irasquin Blvd #45, Oranjestad, Aruba, Phone: 297 525 5200
Cap Maison
Cap Maison, located on the scenic island of St. Lucia, offers 49 guest accommodations, most with spectacular ocean views. Couples should book the Oceanview Villa Suite with a Pool and Rooftop Terrace for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The suite offers stunning ocean views, whether you are lounging by the pool, relaxing in the living room or taking a nap in the master bed. Get massages at the spa, work out in the fitness center, lounge on the sandy beach and go swimming. In the evening, have a romantic dinner at The Cliff at Cap Restaurant with fantastic views of the ocean.
Spa Maison offers an extensive menu of treatments for men and women. You can choose to get a treatment in several locations, including your suite terrace, on Rock Maison or under a gazebo in the garden. Bachelors who are worried about arranging the perfect proposal can contact the proposal concierge. For example, you can book a private sail aboard the hotel's luxury yacht and propose to your loved one. Ask about the "Proposal Package" when booking your stay. (+1-758-457-8670).
Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay Hotel is one of the most luxurious honeymoon resorts in the Dominican Republic, offering a collection of luxury villas designed by the famous designer Oscar de la Renta. Different layouts are available, ranging from one to four bedrooms in size. Five star amenities include Frette linens, separate kitchens for each bedroom and coralline stone bathrooms. The villas have balconies overlooking La Cana Golf Course and the sea. The property is located at the Puntacana Resort & Club which offers championship golf, Six Senses Spa, eight gourmet restaurants and five miles of private, white sandy shore.
Play 45 holes of championship golf on Tom Fazio's Corales, and P.B. Dye's La Cana, featuring some of the most scenic oceanside golf in the world. Dining choices include Mediterranean cuisine at La Yola which is set on the edge of the water, perfect for a romantic dinner. There are many great restaurants at Puntacana. For a romantic dinner with ocean views head to Playa Blanca. The restaurant is set on a sandy bay and serves local seafood, grilled meats, and cocktails for lunch and dinner daily. (809.959.2262).
Windsong Resort
Windsong Resort in the Turks and Caicos is a beachfront resort with spacious suite and penthouse accommodations and incredible ocean views. Grace Bay offers a beautiful beach and calm blue waters for swimming and snorkeling along the reef. There are 50 guest suites and penthouses, many with spectacular views of the ocean. The Penthouse Oceanfront Suites with Roof Terraces are available in one, two, three and four-bedroom configurations. The spa offers a variety of spa services, including Swedish, deep tissue massage, and signature treatments. Couples should try the intimate dune dining option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner which let you dine on sand dunes surrounded by the blue Caribbean Sea. Phone: +1 800-946-3766
La Samanna on St Martin
La Samanna on St Martin is a luxury getaway offering a world-class spa, rooms with a view, and brand new oceanfront luxury villas. La Samanna is set on the island of St Martin, known for its sandy beaches and romantic atmosphere. The resort recently completed an extensive renovation of its guest rooms and suites, featuring a modern, light and clean design, with white flooring, counter tops, walls and furnishings. The design blends perfectly with the beautiful surroundings. New artwork and original etchings from Sir Roland Richardson adorn the hotel.
Elysees Spa offers many relaxing treatments, including massages, body wraps, facials, and more. The spa can customize a treatment that fits your needs, whether you are trying to detox from a flight or soothe sore muscles after a day of playing in the water on your trip. Try the two and a half hour "Stress Reduction" package which includes a Mini-Reflexology Session, Body Wrap and a Relaxing Aromatic Massage. The new Villas overlooking the Caribbean Sea measure 4,600 square feet in size. (800-957-6128).
Yemanja
The Caribbean island of Mustique in St Vincent and the Grenadines is home to picture-perfect villas elevated above the sea and designed in a manner to give its residents 360 views of lush tropical surroundings. Mustique became a famous celebrity retreat in the 70s when Princess Margaret built her own villa called Yemanja on the island. Included is a guest cottage with 3 additional bedrooms, plus the Children's Quarters with 4 more rooms (for an additional price). The villa has three pools: an infinity edge pool with spectacular ocean views, a lap pool and a kids pool for the youngest guests. You don't even have to worry about renting a car. 4 large Kawasaki Mules are available for guest use. The dedicated chef and butler make sure that your every wish is attended to. Gourmet food with fresh fresh tropical juices, salads and homemade breads is at your disposal 24/7. The island has a grocery store, a fish market and two hotels, Firely and Cotton House. Most items arrive from Saint Vincent, so if you have any special requests be sure to call ahead (yemanja-mustique.com, Youtube).
Little Arches Hotel
Little Arches Hotel is the only hotel adjacent to the landmark bay of Enterprise Beach on the southern tip of Barbados. The hotel caters only to guests above 16 years of age and is a great idea for a quiet Caribbean honeymoon. ater-based activities can be arranged at the front desk or directly with the individual watersports operators on Enterprise Beach. Golf and scuba diving are available nearby. The hotel has ten rooms and suites including two luxury ocean suites with a private whirlpool tub and a terrace. All rooms and suites have en-suite bathrooms with large walk-in showers, king size four-poster beds, air-conditioning, and a coffee maker. Ask for a view when reserving your trip.
Cafe Luna serves is located on the rooftop of the hotel and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is a 15-minute car ride from Grantly Adams International Airport in Barbados. (246-420-4689).
Little Good Harbour
Affordable guest cottages at Little Good Harbour provide a calm surroundings for a romantic beach vacation in Barbados. This is one of the last family-run hotels on the west coast of Barbados. The cottages surround a swimming pool and lush tropical gardens where you can spend your days relaxing in the Caribbean sun. The hotel can arrange wedding ceremonies and receptions. You can choose an informal wedding, or a larger formal reception. Guest accommodations feature bright exteriors and interiors. Different layouts are offered, depending on your preferences. The resort has an open-air restaurant overlooking the water.
Stylish Suites at the All-inclusive Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away in Jamaica is a luxury tropical getaway for honeymooners who enjoy sandy beaches, relaxing in a hammock and spa treatments. All-inclusive pricing at the resort is quite affordable, especially in low season. The romantic suites are decorated with cedar furnishings, white linens and shutters which lead out to a private terrace with a hammock and lounge chairs.
Even if you don't usually find hammocks very comfortable, you are likely to change your mind at this resort where the hammocks are made out of soft white cotton, perfect for reading and napping. There are many activities you can try on your honeymoon to the Caribbean. The resort has a 10-acre fitness complex with tennis courts, squash, racquetball, a 25-meter lap pool, basketball court and an outdoor running track. >Ocean-based activities range from scuba diving and snorkeling to sailing and wind surfing. You can even play unlimited golf on a nearby course, included in the cost of your stay. There are three swimming pools and five whirlpool tubs for relaxing in the Caribbean sun.
Couples Swept Away has six restaurants serving Caribbean cuisine, Thai-fusion, Mediterranean dishes and grilled foods. Whether you want to dine in a casual setting or have a romantic dinner in a more formal restaurant, there us plenty to choose from. There are eight bars, including a swim up bar and a Piano bar. (800-268-7537).
Hotel Carl Gustaf
Hotel Carl Gustaf is a luxury beach vacation idea located on the island of St. Barts. The hotel offers a collection of spacious suites which measure at least 800 square feet in size. Each suite has a separate living room, private plunge pool, kitchenette, two TVs, and free wi-fi. Ask for the Spa Suite with a Private Plunge Pool overlooking Gustavia Harbor and Shell Beach on your honeymoon.
Boutique Spa by Carita offers relaxing massages and other treatments, a perfect addition to any luxury beach vacation. Couples can enjoy specially designed treatment rooms. Or try the Hydrozone which features steam room, essential oils shower, pebble path, outside whirlpool tub with special jets and an ice fountain. Guests enjoy a variety of watersports, including colorful scuba diving, snorkeling, cruising, sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. (+590 590 29-7900, hotelcarlgustaf.com).
The Sandpiper
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and flanked by a beautiful beach in the Holetown district of Saint James, The Sandpiper is a luxury resort with world-class amenities, deluxe accommodations and an array of activities and adventures for guests to enjoy year-round. Well-appointed guest rooms and suites feature king bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in showers and designer toiletries, modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite televisions, coffee machines, minibars, and complimentary wireless Internet, and furnished balconies or terraces with spectacular sea views. Deluxe suites have fully equipped kitchens, and spacious living rooms and upgraded adults-only suites have seafront terraces with plunge pools. A delicious breakfast is served in an elegant, open-air restaurant every morning, and facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, a fully-equipped gym, a beach bar, and access to a luxury spa at the sister hotel. Guests can hire bikes to explore the area and enjoy a wealth of water sports.
Folkestone, Barbados, Phone: 246-422-2251
Catalonia Royal La Romana All Inclusive Hotel
Couples obsessed with Caribbean sunsets will want to consider Catalonia Royal La Romana All Inclusive Adults Only Hotel situated on the Dominican Republic’s southern shore. This new hotel sits enviably on the soft white sand beach of Playa Bayahibe, an International Blue Flag beach, overlooking the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Guests will find the best scuba diving in the Dominican Republic in this area. The adults-only hotel offers Garden View and Comfort rooms, as well as Privileged Superior, Deluxe, and Honeymoon rooms. There are also Privileged Honeymoon Suites with garden views. The signature restaurant is Thalassa, a Mediterranean-style culinary experience. They also have an organic/vegetarian beachside restaurant, and Peruvian, Southeast Asian, and Tuscan Italian restaurants.
Dominicus Beach – Bayahibe, La Romana, DR, Phone: 809-947-3365
Rock House on Harbor Island
Rock House on Harbor Island is a small luxury hideaway located on Harbor Island in the Bahamas. This boutique hotel is within walking distance of the harbor and its quaint island shops. The beach is just a golf cart ride away. >The hotel has nine spacious king size rooms which are each individually decorated and are named Palm, Nautilus, Pineapple and Seahorse. The rooms have new bathrooms, private terraces, central air-conditioning, cable television, high speed internet access, mini bars, safes, and luxurious 400 thread count cotton sheets. As a fabulous extra, each room comes with a private cabana surrounding the hotel's 40-by-20 foot swimming pool. This should come as great relief to anyone who has ever tried to claim even a chair by the pool at almost any large resort.
Honeymooners can choose to dine at either of the hotel's two restaurants, the Grill and the Rock House dining room. Open for lunch and dinner, the Grill serves light grilled food and is located in a palm filled courtyard with views of the harbor. Dinner is served in the more formal dining room, furnished in British Colonial style. Dishes include Bahamian seafood, crispy Thai spring rolls and the hotel's famous crab cakes. Guests can be seated privately or sit with others at the Chef's table. For a trip to the beach, Rock House can arrange picnic baskets, a cooler of drinks, umbrellas, chairs and towels, a great romantic idea on your Caribbean honeymoon. Snorkeling, diving, water skiing, golf cart rentals and sightseeing can also be arranged on request. If you are feeling energetic you can workout in the Rock House gym, which is equipped with a variety of fitness equipment. Or feel free to relax and have a fruit martini or frozen drink next to the pool at the Martini Bar.
If you are looking for a quaint tropical island getaway with style and attentive personal service, Rock House is the place for you. To reach Rock House and Harbor Island in the Bahamas you need to fly to North Eleuthera from Fort Lauderdale, Miami or Nassau. Rock House is a short water taxi ride away from North Eleuthera. Alternatively, fast ferry service is available from Nassau to Eleuthera.
San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel in Puerto Rico
San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel is a stylish getaway fronted by a white sandy beach in Puerto Rico. Honeymooners can spend their days surrounded by blue waters of the Caribbean in a luxury setting with design elements such as waterfalls in elevators, and sounds of surf in the hallways. A unique service offering at the hotel are "Desires" boards in each room which let vacationers easily request items from the hotel staff. Customized room amenities, including snacks, music and room location can be requested before arrival. Located a few miles from Old San Juan, the hotel opened in 2001 and was originally known as The Water Club.
The high-tech fitness center is complimentary to guests. Travelers can easily stay in touch since WiFi access is available throughout the property, including the beach. There are 84 luxury guestrooms with partial and full ocean views. The rooms feature custom designed beds, free-form glass worktables and bleached natural wood flooring. Ask for an ocean view room. Ocean-view Tangerine serves a selection of Caribbean and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Wet bar and lounge on the 11th floor offers panoramic views of the island. The bar serves sushi, grilled items and finger foods. Don't miss the Sarong Sunday party. Fly to to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and take a taxi to the hotel, located 3 miles from San Juan's International Airport. (787-728-3666).
Coral Reef Club
The family-owned and run Coral Reef Club is set on 12 acres of landscaped gardens on the west coast of Barbados. This romantic hideaway has two swimming pools and a white sandy beach where you can choose from several complimentary watersports. There are 88 guest accommodations with a choice of layouts. The restaurant has an excellent view of the Caribbean Sea and serves classical French dishes. The menu changes daily so you can try many different flavors. Room rates start at 481 per night. The Coral Reef Club also offers rates with a modified American plan which includes the room, breakfast, and dinner. (246-422-2372).
Sandals Barbados
Set in the spirited St. Lawrence Gap area, Sandals Barbados is an all-inclusive, couples-only resort with five-star facilities including a private beach area, an award-winning restaurant serving international and Indian cuisine, and a spectacular outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees. The elegant resort features designer guest rooms and suites spanning three unique villages with en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and designer toiletries, and modern amenities such as flat-screen satellite televisions, DVD players, coffee machines, minibars, and complimentary wireless Internet. A deluxe continental, buffet or American breakfast is served every morning, and other upscale amenities and services include Butler Elite services, Barbados' largest and longest zero-entry lagoon pool, and private Tranquility Soaking Tubs™ on most of the guest room’s patios and terraces.
St. Lawrence Gap BB15028, Barbados, Phone: 246-620-3600
Grand Isle Resort
Grand Isle Resort is a refined resort within the Bahamas' Great Exuma region, offering unparalleled views of beautiful Emerald Bay. The all-villa resort, which is located approximately 20 minutes from Georgetown and Exuma International Airport, has been a recipient of AAA's prestigious four-diamond rating, noted for its family-friendly vibe and laid-back atmosphere. One-to-four-bedroom private villas feature beautiful marble bathrooms, French sliding glass doors, and private terraces and balconies, stocked with amenities such as LCD cable televisions, sub-zero refrigerators, full kitchenettes, and private laundry equipment. Guests can dine at the Palapa Grill, enjoy luxurious treatments at the SeaStar Spa, or dive into the property's pristine infinity pool, located along a private beachfront stretch. A private golf course is also offered, along with opportunities for fishing, diving, and snorkeling excursions.
Great Exuma, The Bahamas, Phone: +1 242-358-5000
Avila Beach Hotel
The Avila Beach Hotel consists of comfortable, well-designed guest rooms with modern technology spread out throughout three hotel wings, each one offering diverse rooms to match the various needs of guests. There are also several locations for food and drinks at the hotel. Restaurant The Pen provides a bit of chic within a setting of a beach house. The partially open-air dining location serves Caribbean dishes that are complemented by beautiful ocean views. A buffet breakfast is served at the Avila Cafe, a quaint patio restaurant. The Blue Bar offers blues and jazz music, a wide array of drinks, and grilled specialties.
Penstraat 130 Willemstad, Curaçao, Phone: 59-9-94-61-43-77
Coral Stone Club
If a traditional hotel room just doesn’t seem like enough, then Coral Stone Club might just have the answer. This resort rents out entire condos for visitors and vacationers, and each rental property has an oceanfront, beachfront view and balcony along Seven Mile Beach. But the gorgeous views aren’t all; Coral Stone Club’s condos are fully furnished and equipped for families, friends, couples, or groups to make the most of their time. A pristine saltwater infinity pool is a great place to have a soak or a swim,and facilities such as the fitness center and tennis courts ensure that guests don’t let all the delicious food and drink get them out of shape. Activities on the beach are endless too, from snorkeling and swimming to sunbathing and building sand castles.
985 Road, West Bay KY1-1300, Cayman Islands, Phone: 345-945-5820
