The island of St. Lucia is nicknamed the honeymoon island for its lush beauty. Part of the Windward chain in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, it sits between the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent. Tucked into the mountainside on the quiet southeastern coast of St. Lucia is Jade Mountain resort, which was named the #1 resort in the Caribbean by the Travel + Leisure 2009 World Awards. Focusing on couples vacations, the resort has 20 individual suites which are called Sanctuaries. All open onto their own private infinity pool. The Sanctuaries' open fourth walls all offer sweeping views of the Piton Mountains and the Caribbean Sea. No telephone, television, radio, or Internet service is available in the suites. The resort provides Internet connection in the lobby to guests requiring it. Complete wedding packages are available. Two beaches, a restaurant, and a spa are also on the property.
Jade Mountain at Anse Chastanet
P.O. Box 7000
Soufriere, St Lucia, West Indies
758-459-4000
Jademountainstlucia.com
Over 700 islands and cays lay southeast of Florida and comprise the The Bahamas. The romantic Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort is on Long Island in the South Bahamas. The turquoise water and miles of secluded white sand beach make it popular with couples and honeymooners. Guest accommodations include individual Bahamian style bungalows and villas. Just steps from the water, each accommodation comes with a private veranda offering views of the Caribbean Sea and evening sunsets. The Beach House Restaurant and Oceanside Bar serve food and cocktails daily. Bungalows also have small refrigerators and coffee makers. TV and wireless Internet are available at the resort's Beach House. Complete wedding packages are available.
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort
Long Island, South Bahamas
242-338-5273
Capesantamaria.com
Petit St. Vincent is just south of St. Vincent and part of the Grenadine Islands. The Petit St. Vincent Resort (also known as PSV) is a private island with 22 private cottages. Travel and Leisure calls it 'one of the most desirable hideaways in the Caribbean.' Getting there requires some planning, as there is no airport on Petit St. Vincent. The cottages are spread across the island and offer complete privacy for romantic couples' vacations. Each is well-appointed and includes a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and sundeck. Bathrooms come with fluffy towels and Moulton Brown toiletries. Most are just steps from a private beach. In place of a telephone, each cottage comes equipped with a bamboo pole and message box. Fly the yellow flag and the resort staff will meet your every need. Fly the red flag and you never have to see another soul your entire vacation. Resort staff numbers two to every one guest.
Petit St. Vincent Resort
P.O. Box 841338
Pembroke Pines, FL 330845
954-963-7401
Psvresort.com
