It’s the icing on the cake of every wedding, a chance to get away from it all, a way to begin your new life together in style.
But choosing the right honeymoon destination is very much an art. The best honeymoon destinations combine tranquility,, luxury and adventure, blending much-needed relaxation with requisite romance.
But let’s be honest – the best honeymoons begin and end with the hotel.
Choosing the right place to stay can make or break a honeymoon, and that means the best honeymoon destinations offer a diverse range of high-quality accommodations that tick all of the boxes you’re looking for.
We have you covered, with our list of the top honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean right now, from well-known honeymoon hotspots to several islands that offer the chance for a decidedly different kind of honeymoon.
Antigua This increasingly hip destination has one of the most diverse, outstanding hotel offerings in the Caribbean, with something for everyone: from adults-only all-inclusives like Galley Bay and the Pineapple Beach Club to boutique resorts like Blue Waters and South Point to legendary getaways like Curtain Bluff.
Ladera.
Saint Lucia It’s long been one of the most romantic islands in the Caribbean, and the Helen of the West Indies is chock-full of ultra-romantic resorts, led by the spectacular Ladera and extending to favorites like Cap Maison, Hotel Chocolat and Capella Marigot Bay.
The House.
Barbados The Caribbean’s leading luxury destination right now is the perfect address for an elegant, refined honeymoon, from adults-only hotels like Treasure Beach and The House to hip boutiques like Sea Breeze Beach House.
Anegada Yes, you can honeymoon in the British Virgin Islands right now, and there’s nowhere better suited than the under-the-radar island of Anegada, home to one of the region’s most romantic hotels: the recently-reopened Anegada Beach Club, a collection of luxury tents perched right above the beach.
Harbour Island Some call it the Nantucket the Caribbean, while others see it as a kind of English-speaking version of St Barth. But this endlessly charming island in the Out Islands of the Bahamas is filled with glamorous, stylish stays, from The Dunmore and Rock House to the lovely Valentines Resort.
Curacao This Dutch Caribbean island has pushed itself to the consciousness of passionate Caribbean travelers thanks to an unmatched blend of history, food and beaches. This is a place for active honeymoons, for enjoying the beach but also getting out and exploring. It’s all led by the island’s crown jewel, the Baoase Luxury Resort, but there are a host of other options, like the Papagayo Beach Resort and the Santa Barbara.
The Plein Soleil hotel in Martinique.
Martinique No island better blends adventure, gastronomy and laid-back vibes than the French Caribbean island of Martinique, a remarkably layered destination with some of the region’s greatest food, a rich cultural offering with everything from rum distilleries to rainforests and cozy, couples-friendly hotels like French Coco and Plein Soleil, with the latter offering suites with their own private pools.
BBC Beach in Grenada.
Grenada One of the Caribbean’s growing hotspots has a lovely portfolio of boutique hotels, from the legendary Calabash to the soon-to-debut Silversands hotel. But once you get beyond the beach, Grenada gets even better, with options for all kinds of journeys, including cacao plantations, rum distilleries and fish fries.
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba.
Aruba There’s an Aruba resort for every kind of honeymoon, from the terrific adults-only Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort on Eagle Beach to the energetic Aruba Marriott to the tiny boutique Boardwalk. And then there’s the Renaissance Aruba, which combines an urban sensibility (and some of the region’s best shopping) with its own private island close by.
St Kitts This tiny jewel of the Caribbean is in the spotlight thanks to the recent debut of the first Park Hyatt in the Caribbean, and now travelers are starting to see the island for what it is: one of the most beautiful, romantic little islands in the Caribbean.
The Sands at Grace Bay in Provo.
Turks and Caicos Looking for a beachy honeymoon? Look no further than Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, home to a marvelous array of resorts. You can spend your mornings and afternoons on the beach, your evenings dining around the island’s foodie favorites and the rest of your trip in top resorts like The Palms, The Sands, the Gansevoort and Amanyara, among others.
The Southern Cross Club.
Little Cayman Looking for an exotic honeymoon? It’s just over a half an hour from Grand Cayman, but a journey to Little Cayman feels like a trip to the other side of the world. This tiny gem has less than 200 full-time residents, meaning you’ll have the whole island to yourself. While it’s small, Little Cayman has some great accommodations, led by the Little Cayman Beach Resort and the colorful Southern Cross Club.
St Barth The French Caribbean’s tony hotspot has made an inspiring recovery from Hurricane Irma. And while many hotels are currently undergoing renovations, this is the time to experience a different kind of St Barth honeymoon — more relaxed, more free. You can find a great stay at resorts like Le Village and Les Ilets de la Plage, or experience the island with your own villa.
Round Hill is the perfect place for a Jamaica honeymoon.
Jamaica Jamaica didn’t invent the Caribbean honeymoon, but it revolutionized it. And, decades later, it’s still a wonderful honeymoon destination, thanks to timeless resorts like Round Hill and Half Moon and Sandals’ broad all-inclusive offering across the island.