The top honeymoon vacation destination is the Caribbean Islands, which are world-renowned for their pristine sand, tropical climate, and mesmerizing landscapes. The extensive list of island vacations can take you to Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe , Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (France), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks Islands and Caicos. One of the most popular ways to get to these islands is to take a romantic cruise. Here are some of the top cruise port stops for honeymooners.
San Juan, Puerto Rico is an intriguing US territory and a popular honeymoon vacation stop. In New San Juan, you’ll find McDonald’s and American cuisine, luxury hotel complexes, shopping districts, and trendy bars. In Old San Juan, you’ll find an exotic mix of Spanish, Italian, and South American influences that are very much like Cuba. You’ll see preserved 16th-century architecture, fortresses, antique shops, pastel-colored buildings, cobbled streets, and impressive cathedrals. History buffs will appreciate El Morro Fort, San Cristóbal Fort, La Fortaleza, San Juan Cathedral and the Pablo Casals Museum. The Bacardi Rum Factory can add a little fun to your romantic weekend, and if you’re feeling lucky, try your luck at the Sheraton or Ritz-Carlton casinos. Waterfalls and wildflowers await a scenic drive in the El Yunque Rainforest.
St. Thomas is included on almost all honeymoon vacation itineraries for cruise ships that go to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, South America, and Panama. Magen’s Bay is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, which also includes amenities such as restaurants, bars, and swimwear shops. Water Island’s Honeymoon Beach is a favorite among locals who just want to soak up the sun and lie amid the coconut palms, with no loud bars or enthusiastic shoppers. Snorkelers frequent the world-famous Trunk Bay, cyclists love the Water Island bike tour, experienced divers visit Coki Point, and golfers stop at Mahogany Run, a course overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. St. Thomas is also a shopper’s paradise, so if your island vacation must include great deals, this stop will be worth it.
It is surprising that Grenada, “the island of spices”, is still a viable honeymoon vacation spot after Hurricane Ivan of 1994, which destroyed 90% of the buildings on this island. Despite the terrible devastation, much of the land has been rebuilt and revitalized. After their ship docks, their island vacation begins. You can walk to tourist destinations in St. George, such as the National Museum of Granada, the Market Square, and several beautiful churches. If you dock at Carenage, you’ll be a short taxi ride from the city’s forts and the world-famous Grand Anse beach. Once you reach the beach, you can go scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing, and kayaking. For the best snorkeling visit Moliniere Point and for the best hiking visit Annandale Falls or the Grand Etang National Park. Dougaldston Spice Estate and Goyave Nutmeg Processing Station can give you an interesting look into how spices are produced. La Sagesse beach is one of the most secluded and relaxing areas of the island, with a salty pond, mangroves and tropical birds.
