Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Caribbean has at least 29 island nations or protectorates, in addition to many small islands that are part of these nations. Each of these offers its own distinct culture, cuisine and characteristics. So if you are looking for nature parks and coral reefs, places like St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Grand Cayman may be most suitable for you. Or if you are simply looking for a resort, you'll discover that not all islands have mega-resort towns and some have no resorts at all. Some of the most popular Caribbean destinations with resorts include Cancun and Cozumel in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.
The Caribbean is most famous for its all-inclusive deals, in which meals and drinks and most activities like snorkeling and windsurfing come with the price of accommodation. These places tend to be larger than a normal hotel and filled with tourists from all over the world. If you are looking for local culture, an all-inclusive is not usually the best option. An all-inclusive will often put you either directly on the beach or within walking distance. All-inclusives come in many types, an important consideration when you decide. Various types gear their services to a specific clientele, including romantic (couples only), wedding and honeymoon (couples only), adults only (occasionally clothing optional), luxury and family. The price of an all-inclusive can range from a little more than $100 a night to thousands. Prices fluctuate with the season and are lowest during the off-season, from May to November.
For those who don't want the all-inclusive option, other hotels are abundant in the Caribbean. From family-run small budget hotels to four-star luxury, you can find whatever you need. And for more adventurous honeymooners, places like the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico offer camping.
For much of the year, the weather in the Caribbean is ideal for a honeymoon. The weather tends to be uniform, although some islands, such as Puerto Rico and Cuba, have mountainous regions where the temperature is much cooler from what you would find in flat places such as the Bahamas and Aruba. No matter what island you choose, the beach is nice. Another weather consideration: The Caribbean is a major corridor for hurricanes and tropical storms that begin in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa and make landfall in North America. The official hurricane season runs from June to November, though storms can happen outside that window.