A honeymoon is the holiday of a lifetime. Just you, your significant other, and a romance-filled destination — could it get more perfect? When whittling down destination choices, the Caribbean islands are an obvious candidate. The beaches, culture, and natural scenery are dreamy for unwinding after an action-packed wedding day. But the real question is, which island should you pick?
One solution is to visit them all (or at least a couple) by booking a Caribbean cruise. Plenty of cruises from Southampton are convenient for UK travellers to catch. The choice is yours, though.
Save the logistics for later. In the meantime, these are the best Caribbean islands to visit on your honeymoon.
- St. Lucia
St. Lucia needs no introduction. The island is so naturally beautiful that it might actually put your wedding venue to shame. As a volcanic island, St. Lucia has a dramatic landscape with striking black sand beaches. The fertile soils and tropical weather nourish a thriving rainforest, which couples can enjoy through natural hot springs or adrenaline-fuelled zip lines. It has thrill and beauty all rolled into one.
A quick scan of the best hotels in St. Lucia shows glitzy 5-star properties with stunning settings, like Jade Mountain’s cliff-top view of the iconic Pitons. These UNESCO-listed mountains are the postcard image of St. Lucia, a definite landmark to admire alongside your partner.
- Antigua
The famous saying is that Antigua has a different beach for every day of the year. It’s an accurate phrase; the island has 365 in total, from the Hawksbill beaches to the lagoon-side Ffryes Beach. If you bond best while sunbathing — or snorkelling to see beautiful marine life — then Antigua is the dreamiest honeymoon location.
There are plenty of accommodation options, including luxury beachfront hotels with honeymoon suites, or if you’re a bit more budget-conscious, there are some equally beautiful self-catered apartments and boutique hotels.
- Barbados
If you didn’t get a chance to incorporate Rihanna’s music into your big day, at least squeeze the singer’s roots into your honeymoon. Barbados is undeniably iconic, with Caribbean flair and the good looks to match. The pace is a little slower, and activities include rum tastings, turtle snorkelling, and endless sunbathing on beautiful beaches. That is, until the sun goes down: St. Lawrence Gap is where to party after hours.
Accommodation in Barbados has style and ornate architectural features. If your partner is always exclaiming about how much they appreciate “ambience,” Barbados could be a great suggestion.
There are plenty of gorgeous Caribbean islands to visit on your honeymoon, but it’s clear why these three hold the top spots. Have an amazing trip!