Caribbean is honeymoon capital of the world. Here are the most romantic islands and resorts: **1. Saint Lucia — Pitons drama** - Sugar Beach (between the Pitons) — view from every direction - Jade Mountain Resort — open-wall suites with private infinity pools - Anse Chastanet — beach hotel with rainforest treehouse rooms - Sulphur Springs mud bath spa - Cost guide: $4,000-12,000/week all-inclusive 5* **2. Anguilla — luxury without pretense** - 33 white beaches, no high-rises (4-story max) - Cap Juluca — Moorish-style beachfront villas - Belmond Cap Juluca / Four Seasons / Aurora resort - Beach barbecue dinners at Smokey's, Tropical Sunset - No-shoes vibe, super private - Cost: $5,000-20,000/week resort **3. Saint Barths — French Riviera in the Caribbean** - Gustavia: yachts, boutiques, gourmet - Eden Rock St Barths, Le Toiny, Cheval Blanc - Sunset at Shell Beach - Direct flights from St. Martin only (small plane STOL) - Cost: $6,000-25,000/week **4. Turks and Caicos — Grace Bay perfection** - 12-mile beach widely considered world's best - Amanyara, COMO Parrot Cay, Beach Enclave - Spa at Grace Bay Club - Conch chowder + champagne sunsets - Cost: $5,000-18,000/week **5. Mustique — exclusive private island** - 100 private villas + 1 hotel (Cotton House) - 800 hectares, fewer than 600 residents - Basil's Bar — open-air on the water - Where royalty and rock stars vacation - Cost: $8,000-100,000/week villa rental **6. Antigua — 365 beaches, one per day** - Curtain Bluff (all-inclusive luxury) - Hermitage Bay (only beach huts in coves) - Galley Bay (couples-only) - English Harbour for sailing - Cost: $3,500-15,000/week **7. Necker Island, BVI — Richard Branson's playground** - Private island, 14 bedrooms, 1 hotel "rate" $90,000+/night for full island - Lemur sanctuary, kitesurfing, sunset catamaran - Available for whole-island rental only **8. Mustique — see above** **9. Petit St. Vincent — fully private island** - 22 cottages on 115 acres - No clocks, no Wi-Fi in rooms (only at Beach Hut Bar) - Hoist flag for service - Cost: $7,000-15,000/week per couple **10. Cayo Espanto, Belize — over-water villas Caribbean side** - 7 luxury villas, butler service per villa - Snorkel barrier reef from your private dock - Cost: $4,000-8,000/night **11. Aruba — most reliable weather** - Renaissance Aruba Private Island day pass - Bucuti & Tara — adults-only #1 TripAdvisor Caribbean - Eagle Beach all-inclusive - Trade winds, no rain, no hurricanes - Cost: $2,500-7,000/week **12. Tobago — under-the-radar romance** - Pigeon Point + Buccoo Reef - Magdalena Grand Beach Resort - Castara fishing village stays - Cost: $1,800-5,000/week **Honeymoon planning tips:** **Best months:** - January-March: peak prices but perfect weather - May or November: shoulder, 30% lower prices, still dry - Avoid August-October hurricanes - Avoid Easter week and US Thanksgiving for price spikes **All-inclusive vs à la carte:** - All-inclusive easier (no decision fatigue): Saint Lucia (Sandals), Antigua (Curtain Bluff), Punta Cana - À la carte better in: Saint Barths, Mustique, Anguilla, Cayman (gourmet restaurants) **Special honeymoon perks (mention when booking):** - Rose petals on bed - Champagne breakfast in bed - Couples spa massage - Sunset cruise - Private beach picnic - Photoshoot ($300-800) **Wedding-on-the-spot options:** - USVI, BVI, Cayman: easiest paperwork (US/UK system) - Saint Lucia: legal in 24h - Antigua: 24h waiting period - Cuba: complex but possible **Documents needed for Caribbean wedding:** - Passports valid 6 months past return - Birth certificates - Divorce decrees if applicable (notarized) - Affidavit of single status - Apostille on documents in most countries **Average honeymoon spend:** $5,000-15,000 (mid-range), $20,000-50,000 (luxury) for 7-10 nights. Many resorts offer free Honeymoon Package if booked within 3 months of wedding date.