How to choose the best Caribbean Island for your honeymoon

The Caribbean conjures up images of idyllic beaches, clear azure waters and pure relaxation. Although these might be true, the Caribbean is far more than its good looks and all-round sunshine status. Each Caribbean isle exudes with its own personality and flair, that’s why we’ve come up with the low-down on how to choose the best Caribbean Island for your honeymoon!

Explorers and nature seekers: Bahamas

No day is the same in the Bahamas, with more to do than laze the day away on a pristine patch of beach – although we wouldn’t complain! The Bahamas is enriched with National parks, botanical gardens, waterparks, zoos and conservation Centre’s.

Top things to do in Bahamas

  • Pirates of Nassau Museum
  • Make your own fragrance in the Perfume Factory
  • Garden of the Groves
  • Atlantis Waterscape
  • Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center

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Image: Garden of the Groves

Adventure seekers and luxury resorts: Dominican Republic

There’s no word about it, Dominican Republic is sight of pure pleasure, palm-fringe beaches and dense jungle spaces. If you’re looking for luxury accommodation with secluded beaches, this is the destination for you.

Top things to do in Dominican Republic

  • Canopy Adventure Zip Line Tours
  • Visit Samana Town
  • Dolphin Cay
  • Predator Lagoon
  • Damajaqua Cascades (27 Waterfalls)

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Image: Samana Town

Nature Tours and party lovers: Jamaica

Known for being reggae legend Bob Marley’s birthplace, Jamaica is certainly a laid-back destination that it’s famed for. But beyond the rum shacks and white powder beaches, there is a collection of natural and cultural sights to explore.

Top things to do in Jamaica

  • Climb Blue Mountain Peak
  • Kingston Nightlife
  • Dunn’s River Falls
  • Bob Marley Museum
  • Blue Hole Mineral Spring

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Relaxation and culture: Antigua

Antigua is one of the Caribbean Island’s that has rich colonial influences, from the colourful villages and historic sights. Alongside Antigua’s distinctive British accent, this charming isle still pioneers its Caribbean flair with its breathtaking coastlines and incredible marine life.

Top things to do in Antigua

  • Stingray City
  • Nelson’s Dockyard
  • St John’s Cathedral
  • Hermitage Bay
  • Valley Church Beach

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 Image: Nelson’s Dockyard

Beach and water activities: Barbados

If you’re simply looking to relax on your honeymoon, Barbados has a fine collection of beaches to do just that. But when there’s a stunning beach in sight, incredible water activities come as a standard luxury.

Top things to do in Barbados

  • Calabaza Sailing Cruises
  • Miami Beach
  • Parliament Buildings
  • Hunte’s Gardens
  • Carlisle Bay

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Scenery seekers and luxury resorts: St Lucia

Home to the famed Pitons, St Lucia is eye candy to the senses, from its majestic backdrop of mountains swimming with luxury resorts offering outstanding island vistas. There are plenty of ways to find mesmerizing sights, whether it be trekking through the dense jungles to uncover waterfalls and caves, or searching down below at some of the outstanding reef-diving sites.

Things to do in St Lucia

  • Tet Paul Nature trail
  • Diamond Botanical Gardens
  • Marigot Bay
  • Sulphur Springs
  • Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef

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Image: View of the Pitons 

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