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.