Some Romantic Spots Not To Miss In The Caribbean!
So, my wife, and fellow world adventurer, Ann Marie, sat down with me today and said, “You are giving your readers a lot of information about real estate, sailing, and bars. Why don’t you let them know of our Top Ten Romantic spots in the Caribbean?” She is correct, as always. I have been remiss in not letting you know about these ten jewels that are our favorite romantic spots to hangout. They range in price from a $1,500 a day to just the cost of a rum Pain Killer – $10. Here goes;
#1. Isle de France – St. Barths: This is our sentimental favorite because it is where we spent almost two weeks for our honeymoon. It is a small boutique resort on Flamond Beach and it is in the pricy category. You will need to book a year in advance and try and secure Suite #1. St. Bartholomew was named by Columbus in honor of his younger brother. It is only four miles long and two miles wide, and just a few miles off the island of St. Martin. It is a French province so it has all of the flair of St. Tropez, but in the Caribbean. The haute courtier shopping is over the top!
#2. Soggy Dollar Beach Bar: This got on the list because it is our favorite sunset beach in the Caribbean. It is on Jost Van Dyke in the BVI. You will probably swim ashore so that is why your dollars will be soggy. This is the cheapest date in the Caribbean – $10 or less for a rum Pain Killer. But, it will cost you some dough to get to the beach.
#3. The Bitter End Yacht Club: This is the last resort in the Caribbean before you head out into the Atlantic on your way back to Europe. If you remember from my past blog about nautical terms, you will discover what the “bitter end” is. This resort has it all; great food, a great bar, unbelievable sunsets, sailboats to rent for the day or the week, and every room has a view of the BVI. It is unforgettable.
#4. Caneel Bay – St. John: We have spent several of our wedding anniversaries at this Rockefeller Resort. (Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, BVI is another one.) This resort is also one of the pricier ones, but it is worth every penny. It is on a part of St. John that connects it from both sides of the island. The beaches are unforgettable. There have been many times when there has be no one on the beach except us. Check out the many restaurants and the GREAT bar.
#5. Sandy Lane, Barbados: Now, this one is considered the Top resort in the Caribbean. Tiger Woods leased the entire resort for his wedding. It is almost impossible to describe the decadence that awaits any guests that decides to experience this type of luxury vacation. The beach, cuisine, bars, and spa are over the top! You must book this one a year in advance.
#6. The Blue Parrot Hotel: You may not realize it, but the Mayan Riviera just south of Cancun, Mexico is a part of the Caribbean. This is our sentimental funky favorite. It is right on the sand of Playa del Carmen. You will feel as if you are on the French Riviera. Half of the town is Italian, French and German. The bar is the BEST! You sit in swing seats at the bar. The cervices is our favorite appetizer, and the choice of beers from around the world will satisfy anyone.
#7. Anse Chastanet – St. Lucia: We love St. Lucia! It is about half way down the chain of Caribbean islands, and it is a jewel! The 600-acre resort is a lush garden of tropical foliage bordering one of the island’s best beaches. With this unforgettable resort, it is hard to define where the inside of the rooms stop and the outside begins. This one will take your breath away from morning to night. It also has a PADI dive center at the resort. You will love every moment you spend here.
#8. Palm Island Resort, The Grenadines: At the World Travel Awards it was named “The Worlds Leading Private Island”, and Caribbean Travel & Life ranks it amongst the Caribbean’s most romantic resorts! Travel & Leisure says it is one of the best places to stay in the WORLD! So, how is that for an introduction? You get there from Union Island after a ten minute boat ride. There are 37 guest rooms and five white sandy beaches. This is a Euro-Caribbean cuisine experience not be missed! Plus, there is another unforgettable bar.
#9. Coco Plum Cay Resort, Belize: You are in for the surprise of your life if you make it to this Caribbean resort. Belize used to be British Guiana, and is the only English speaking Central American country. Coco Plum Cay is a tiny private island that has stand alone cabana’s along the beach with your privacy in mind. Romance is the experience you will have 24 hours a day. This little island has very private beaches, hidden hammocks, and a beautiful peninsula all to yourselves. This is a honeymoon and lovers paradise!
#10. Divi Aruba Beach Resort, Aruba: Last, but not least, is Divi Resort in Aruba. You are almost at the southern end of the Caribbean islands when you step off the plane in Aruba. It is an island that is almost all sandy beaches and this resort is one of our favorites. There are only 203 rooms at this all-inclusive beach resort and every amenity you expect in the Caribbean is there.
There you have it. From one end of the Caribbean to the other, Ann Marie’s Top Ten Caribbean Romantic Spots – from $10 to thousands per day. Let me know what you think of the ones you visit. Until next time….
