If you got engaged recently you’re probably in full-on wedding planning mode, choosing centerpieces, bridesmaids dresses, and fonts for the invitations.
But don’t forget to plan the well-earned reward at the end of it all: the honeymoon. We recommend a Caribbean getaway, of course, and one of our favorite honeymoon destinations is St. Lucia, where stunning scenery (those Pitons!), brown-sugar beaches, and a laidback vibe make it the perfect place to begin your happy ever after.
Sold? Check out our list of the “simply beautiful” island’s most romantic places to stay, pick one, and then check in. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon brings you the five top resorts for a St Lucia Honeymoon.
Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort With an enviable beachfront location between the Pitons; the blissful treehouse spa; and sleek white-washed suites (many with private plunge pools and outdoor showers) that throw the spotlight on the resort’s lush and sprawling acreage, this is a slam dunk for stylish honeymooners. It tops the list thanks to having the best combination of views and beach access.
Jade Mountain What can we say about this stunning cliff’s edge resort, famous for its 29 three-walled Pitons-view “sanctuaries”, that hasn’t been said before? Frankly, not much – except that you’d be crazy not to consider a romantic retreat here.
Cap Maison Resort & Spa On the island’s north end, this chic roost has plenty of features for lovey-dovey getaways (suites with rooftop pools and secluded Smuggler’s Cove among them) but our favorite has to be the “champagne zip line” that runs from the hillside bar to a private table for two on the water’s edge below.
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa Nestled into the hillside above Anse Cochon, this adults-only old-Caribbean charmer has a clutch of 33 wooden cottages – with wraparound verandas, outdoor showers and private plunge pools that make it one of the best places for a St Lucia honeymoon.
Ladera
The boutique resort that pioneered the three-walled concept, Ladera has some of the island’s most stunning views (and one of its best restaurants, too). Everything is locally sourced or inspired here, with remarkable work by on-site craftsmen. There are few resorts like this anywhere — and that makes it a perfect St Lucia honeymoon destination.