Top Pick of Idyllic Island Honeymoons

The Caribbean has always been a popular destination with honeymooners - here's our pick of the top five idyllic islands

The Caribbean is a wonderfully romantic place for a honeymoon. With a fantastic climate, lush tropical flora and fauna and palm lined beaches – the Caribbean is simply beautiful.

Bahamas

There are over 700 islands in the Bahamas – that’s a lot! All surrounded by waters ranging in color from emerald green to turquoise or crystal blue. The Bahamas is a great escape for couples looking for variety on their tropical honeymoon. It’s the perfect place to indulge in some romance, find seclusion, enjoy island entertainment, take up some water sports or enjoy the fantastic nature preserves. You can also find shipwrecks scattered throughout the islands – great for the adventurous to take a dive.

Travelling to the Bahamas need not be an too expensive. There are plenty of luxury resorts as well as smaller hotels and prices tend to be competitive. For a budget honeymoon, stay on one of the larger islands such as Nassau or Grand Bahama to reduce airfare – if you do a twin centre holiday you can fly to Florida and spend some time there before taking the ferry to Nassau or Grand Bahama.

Top Five Romantic Honeymoon Activities

  1. Enjoy the beautiful beached of the Bahamas on horseback with Trikk Pony Adventures.
  2. Take a picnic to one of the many secluded beaches for some quality alone time.
  3. Take a few lessons and learn how to crew a yacht (or simply relax on deck while watching your fellow sailors prepare for your race). Sail Nassau offers this amazing opportunity for couples that would like some excitement.
  4. Lucayan National Park has the largest underground, freshwater caves in the world, with over six miles of caves, caverns and tunnels. You can spend the whole day exploring this amazing site.
  5. Visit the Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center to see the amazing flamingo show.

Jamaica

The all-inclusive resort paradise of Jamaica is becoming more and more popular with honeymooners and with all the attractions of a tropical island it’s not hard to see why – beautiful beaches, clear blue waters, lush vegetation, flowing rivers and breathtaking waterfalls, Jamaica truly is an island paradise.

Jamaica has three main beaches, which are ideal for honeymoon vacations – Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios. Montego Bay has many beautiful beaches, luxury resorts and great shopping, although not a lot of nightlife – great for those couples who are seeking some peace and quiet. Negril, a two-hour drive from the Montego Bay airport, also has a variety of beautiful beaches and all-inclusive resorts. Although Ocho Rios can’t compete with Montego Bay or Negril for the quality of the beach or scenic attractions, it does however have a wide assortment of amazing resorts although the area tends to attract a lot of cruise ships and their passengers – this can be a downside to the area if you’re looking for some seclusion.

Top Five Romantic Honeymoon Activities

  1. Climb the Dunn’s River Waterfall and see the beautiful falls as they plummet into the ocean.
  2. Take a bamboo raft down the Rio Grande River on a bamboo raft and stop at Lovers’ Lane to kiss and make a wish.
  3. Take a Jacuzzi at Mayfield Falls or sit under the falls and experience a soothing massage.
  4. Visit the lagoon from the Brooke Shields movie, the Blue Lagoon and swim in the turquoise waters of the 170-foot deep hole, also called the Blue Hole.
  5. Why not enjoy the sun without the restrictions of clothing on one of the many nude beaches in Jamaica.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has all the draws of other Caribbean honeymoon destinations, but it is part of the territory of the USA and luxury resorts there cost less than on other islands. Beach-lovers will not be disappointed with the 260 miles of sandy beaches on Puerto Rico. All types of watersports can be found on the island, the most popular being surfing and scuba diving. The island also has a rich history dating back thousands of years, and there are plenty of museums and historic sites to visit. Tours of the coffee plantations, rum distillery and Old San Juan are also popular. Connecting flights to Puerto Rico from mainland USA are lower then to most Caribbean islands making the island a value for money choice.

Top Five Romantic Honeymoon Activities

  1. Kayak through glowing water at Bioluminescent Bay – a night-time kayaking experience that is more magical than adventure.
  2. Visit a secluded beach with your other half. There are several secluded beaches on the island which are perfect if you would like to be alone with your loved one.
  3. Try Adventure caving at Angels Cave or Camuy Cavern with Adventuras Tierra Adentro – both are a unique exploration through limestone caves and subterranean rivers.
  4. Enhance your knowledge about coffee from an antique coffee plantation at the Hacienda San Pedro.
  5. Explore the Fuerte San Felipe del Morro World Heritage Site – a great way to see some of Puerto Rico’s history. The beautiful citadel was built by the Spanish to defend San Juan.

St. Lucia

The waters around the island of St. Lucia are abundant with marine life, making it the perfect destination for diving while the lush vegetation is the perfect backdrop for an idyllic retreat.

But scuba diving isn’t the only draw to St. Lucia, there are plenty of other watersports to keep visitors busy, including: snorkeling, boat charter, deep-sea fishing, waterskiing and parasailing. When ready to relax, the fine white sand beaches are the perfect place to pass the day. With so much natural beauty, St. Lucia is an idyllic honeymoon destination.

Top Five Romantic Honeymoon Activities

  1. Bathe under Hot, Volcanic Mineral Water at the Malgretout Waterfall, within the Pitons.
  2. Take a gondola above the rainforest with Rain Forest Aerial Trams.
  3. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens, Waterfall, Mineral Baths, Nature Trail and Old Mill for an intimate mineral bath.
  4. Enjoy the lush countryside of St. Lucia by car, bike or ATV.
  5. Enjoy an island tour on a pirate ship with Pirate Sailing – the Brig Unicorn is a 140-foot replication of a 19th century brig. This ship, used in the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean, is great for an exhilarating and relaxing day at sea.

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are made up of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman and are located less than 500 miles south of Miami, which is about an hour plane trip. The islands are also some of the most clean and crime-free that you will find in the Caribbean.
They are the perfect destination for couples to relax and enjoy the sun. There are also several nightclubs and bars to keep you busy after dark. For couples looking for a close destination that has diverse attractions, the Cayman Islands are the perfect choice. Honeymoon couples who travel to the Cayman Islands from May to November to receive the best deals and connecting flights from Miami are good value.

Top Five Romantic Honeymoon Activities

  1. Visit the green sea turtle farm at Boatswain’s Beach to see how the amazing animals, which are native to the Cayman Islands, reproduce and are release back into the wild.
  2. Get out of the sun and explore the caves on Cayman Brac. There are several to choose, a favourite being Peter’s Cave.
  3. Swim with 6-foot long stingrays for a unique adventure.
  4. Submerge up to 100-feet below surface on the Atlantis Submarine.
  5. Be in awe of the beautiful orchids and hike through the nature trail at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park.

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