A quiet beach, two glasses of champagne, a setting Caribbean sun. Sound enticing? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not plan a romantic Caribbean getaway where you don’t have to think about anything at all? We thought we’d kick off 2014 with a list of the most romantic all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean, from smaller boutique escapes to larger luxury resorts.
Jade Mountain — St Lucia
Picture it: a spectacular view of the Pitons and your own private infinity pool. Jade Mountain is an intoxicating place where romance is always in the air.
Petit St Vincent — St Vincent and the Grenadines
There’s an exotic quality to the islands of the Grenadines, a feeling that you’re in a truly different corner of the globe. At Petit St Vincent, you have all of the benefits of seclusion, with no drawbacks in the luxury department.
Palm Island — St Vincent and the Grenadines
It’s the romantic dream of Caribbean travel — arrival at a tiny airport in a small prop plane, a sunset boat ride to an untouched island retreat. Except at Palm Island, it’s not a dream.
Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort — St Lucia
You might not realize it, but this Viceroy property doubles as an all-inclusive. Pick the right plan, and you’ll be enjoying one of the Caribbean’s most romantic islands in one of its most beautiful resorts.
Couples Swept Away — Jamaica
This aptly-named resort in Jamaica’s Negril is a beachy, elegant oasis. There’s a surprising level of quiet here, with just the right amount of wonder.
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun — Mexico
You might think of Cancun as a place to party. But there’s another Cancun, one you may not have seen, and the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is the place to experience it. A luxurious, intoxicating property with airy, spacious rooms and suites.
Kamalame Cay — Bahamas
When you’re planning a romantic getaway, time alone is the highest priority. Kamalame is off the coast of Andros, itself one of the least-densely populated places in the Caribbean. The resort is something out of a novel.
The Caves — Jamaica
A property that doesn’t feel like a typical all-inclusive resort. This Island Outpost resort has a seductive quality, from the cliffside views to the private hot tub for two inside of a cave.
Sandals Grande Antigua
Sandals has really turned the romantic resort into a science, and that’s nowhere more apparent than at their Antigua outpost.
Jewel Dunn’s River — Jamaica
Poolside jazz at sunset, a sparkling bar among the almond trees, a savory Italian dinner. This resort near the famous Dunn’s River Falls has a vast amount of romantic experiences in one place.