A Caribbean Honeymoon Dream Escape to an All Inclusive Resort BY JACKIE TUCKER
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eddings are wonderful. We can all agree on that. But can we also agree that they’re a little stressful to plan? After months of endless decisions, how great would it be if the only choice you had to make was “pool or beach?” That’s where an all-inclusive honeymoon comes in. “Our top Caribbean destinations right now are Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Martin, and Nassau,” says Mike Shellhase from Travel Haus St. Louis. From champagne breakfasts and beachside cocktails to sexy plunge pools and couple’s spa treatments, all your honeymoon must-haves are covered at an all-inclusive luxury vacation spot. Leave the details up to the resort, and simply focus on each other on your sun-soaked Caribbean getaway. EXCELLENCE OYSTER BAY, JAMAICA Jamaica is a honeymoon favorite for a reason. With its soul-stirring sunsets and warm, friendly smiles at every turn, the island is an enchanted paradise. In addition to the beaches it’s known for, the island’s rolling mountains adorned with lush foliage are home to lazy rivers that meander down into gorgeous cascading waterfalls. “It’s one of my favorite places to go,” says Abbey Meyer, Travel Agent at Travel Haus St. Louis. “If my honeymooners want to go to Jamaica, I send them to Excellence Oyster Bay.” 98
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Excellence Resort at Oyster Bay is an all-inclusive, adults-only luxury resort nestled on a private tropical peninsula, providing easy access to the gorgeous Montego Bay and its local mangrove lagoons. Relaxing in the sun is absolutely on the agenda, but if you want to experience something truly magical (and super romantic) then take one of their nighttime excursions to the island’s bioluminescent Luminous Lagoon. There are only a few places in the world to see this incredible phenomenon, and Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon is said to be the largest and brightest. As the boat slices through the water, stirring up microorganisms called dinoflagellates, the lagoon begins to glow. Marvel at the glistening light that reflects the outlines of the marine life below the surface and embrace the romance of the Caribbean, completely surrounded by the beauty of this rare ocean anomaly. BODYHOLIDAY, ST. LUCIA The alluring Caribbean island of St. Lucia is the perfect honeymoon destination. A little rest and relaxation, a little adventure, and a lot of romance makes this an ideal escape for newlyweds. And what better place for the start of something wonderful and new than an allinclusive luxury resort dedicated to renewal and well-being? St. Lucia becomes a romantic oasis for two at BodyHoliday. The possibilities are endless with experiences like a private helicopter
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(CLOCKWISE) EXCELLENCE OYSTER BAY, JAMAICA, EXCELLENCE OYSTER BAY RESORT AND THE BEACH AT ST. LUCIA
