TIPS FOR PLANNING A CARIBBEAN HONEYMOON 3

After months of budgeting, wedding venue hopping and vendor shopping, a relaxing tropical vacation with your one and only probably sounds pretty good right now. (We’re willing to bet that’s why honeymoons were invented.) But where can you fnd the right balance of fun, sun and relaxation? Look no further than the Caribbean, where swimming beneath the surface together reveals depths you’ve only imagined and the adventures you share lead to deeper connections. In this guide, you’ll fnd our best tips for planning a trip to this tropical hot spot as well as our top picks for destinations and resorts. Dive in!

Pick Your Destination

The Caribbean is made up of thousands of islands, each with its own unique charm. The hardest part is choosing just one. Are you looking for secluded romance or lively nightlife, a wide range of water sports or a pampered spa experience? (Our resort guide inside can help you fnd the perfect spot.)

2decide On Accommodations

The Caribbean ofers a wide variety of accommodations, from mega resorts to secluded villas. If you’re looking to take it easy, staying at an all-inclusive can be a great option for a stress-free getaway, since food, drinks, activities and more are all included. Sandals® and Beaches® Resorts take this concept to the next level with amenities like swim-up suites, Over-the-Water Bungalows and a dedicated butler to take care of every detail of your stay.

3choose Some Activities

From breathtaking beaches to underwater adventures, you’re spoiled for choice in the Caribbean. At Sandals and Beaches Resorts, most activities and water sports equipment are included as part of your stay, meaning you can just show up and start having fun.

Cura Ao

Sandals Royal Cura Ao

Discover a cultural crossroads with beautiful cove beaches nestled in rocky clifs, a colorful capital and a dramatic landscape built for adventure. At this brand-new resort, a fusion of favors seduces the palate, and a two-level main pool melts into the distant horizon. Exquisitely designed bungalow suites perched at water’s edge may be hard to leave, but with access to a Mini Cooper to explore the island, temptation abounds.

Sandals Royal Bahamian

Jamaica

Sandals Montego Bay

Sandals Montego Bay captures a carefree spirit bathed in tropical beauty. It embraces its idyllic locale along the water’s edge with an Over-the-Water bar, Over-the-Water Serenity Wedding Chapel and beachfront Swim-up Suites. When the sun goes down, Sandals Montego Bay rises to the occasion with dining and entertainment worthy of celebration and romance.

Sandals Royal Caribbean

Experience a place where endless amenities come with warm island hospitality. Plated perfection is found in decadent restaurants, while a private ofshore island ofers your choice of adventure or relaxation. Over-the-Water Villas & Bungalows—the most coveted suites in all of the Caribbean— are the romantic escape couples dream about.

Sandals Negril

With a reggae beat and carefree spirit, it’s no surprise everyone loves Sandals Negril. Its gorgeous shoreline is perfect for every water sport you can imagine. The island chic beachfront Swim-up Suites, Millionaire Suites and beachfront Loft Suites come with the exclusive services of a personal butler. And the spectacular sunsets? They’re the main event on the beach every night.

Sandals Royal Bahamian

Love comes easy at Sandals Royal Bahamian, with the slower pace of island life. A private ofshore island ofers exotic adventures and romantic indulgences while the beach club ofers the perfect escape. Every day feels luxurious in a Swimup Suite and in the island chic accommodations found in the Island Village. Foodies and water sports enthusiasts will fnd their appetites sated here, while those looking to lose themselves may just forget about time altogether.

Sandals Royal Plantation

Discover the understated elegance and exquisite privacy at this boutique all-butler, all-suite, all-oceanview resort. Spend your days lazing at the water’s edge with cool libations delivered by a beach butler. Take high tea on the terrace. Indulge your palate at a caviar and Champagne bar. Hit the links at Upton Estate Golf & Country Club. In a place where your every need is anticipated, get ready to be spoiled.

Sandals Ochi

Beachside to blufside, this resort ofers something uniquely special. Get closer to the water’s edge—at a sexy beach club, tempting beachside and over-the-water restaurants, lively bars and even an over-the-water wedding chapel. You can also head to the hills and a private oasis of the most extraordinary villas with private pools or to nearby Upton Estate Golf & Country Club where green fees are complimentary. It’s two sides of paradise in one extraordinary destination.

Sandals South Coast

Water is the inspiration for everything extraordinary at Sandals South Coast, a seaside oasis on a two-mile stretch of white-sand beach, with indulgent Over-the-Water Bungalows, beachfront Swim-up Suites and Rondoval Suites. Say “I do” at an Over-the-Water Serenity Wedding Chapel, or foat on a hammock at Latitudes Overwater Bar. In a place where you can watch the sun rise and set on the same stretch of beach, you’ll discover romance at its most serene.

SANDALS DUNN’S RIVER

Beaches Negril

Set along the widest stretch of Negril’s famed 7-Mile Beach, this resort is the very essence of a laid-back paradise, complete with beachside bars and restaurants where you can dig your toes in the sand, a water park overlooking the sea and rooms and suites that make you feel at home. It’s all about spending time with those you love, any way you want.

Beaches Ocho Rios

Escape to a beachfront getaway for the entire family, a tropical garden oasis lining an impossibly blue sea. Design your day around endless possibilities, from an ocean of water sports and an exhilarating water park to the rolling hills of an 18-hole golf course. Every palate is pampered at seven extraordinary restaurants, and sumptuous accommodations are the perfect retreat at the end of a perfect day.

COMING MAY 2023

Let life fow where tranquility sets the mood and worries foat away on cool, gentle breezes. The one-of-a-kind accommodations bring luxury to a new level—from beachfront SkyPool Suites to the Swim-up Rondovals with rooftop decks. Sustainability is at the heart of this brand-new resort where cascading waters from the heart of Dunn’s River greet you. Epicurean temptations, trend-setting bars and endless activities on land and sea make this a true paradise.