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Luxury hotels in the Caribbean
Eden Roc Cap Cana I Dominican Republic
Best for foodies
France has St Tropez, Italy has Capri, Florida has Palm Beach - next on the affluent hotspot list is Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s exclusive east island pocket reserved for those already in the know, and with love for luxury travel.
When Eden Roc opened, it introduced Cap Cana to the luxury traveller, providing an alternative honeymoon destination. Eden Roc Cap Cana is one of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic and revered boutique all-suite, all-villa hotels.
As the only Relais & Chateaux property, and one of only seven in the Caribbean, culinary is at the forefront of the Eden Roc Cap Cana experience. Each of the three restaurants have made a name on the island through a combination of inspiring menus and striking decor. Mediterraneo is the most elegant dining destination at the resort. Executive chef Adriano Venturini showcases Mediterranean cuisine with a local flair. Meanwhile, the Asian-influenced Blue Bar & Grill offers a showstopping bar, extensive wine cellar and an open kitchen. For seafood lovers, La Palapa is a must-visit. The restaurant is built on a deck that extends right to the ocean so guests can hear the waves crash whilst enjoying the sunset.
Experience wise, couples can opt for a romantic boat ride to explore Saona Island’s pristine beaches or a private jet ride to see the tropical rainforest from above.
Rates from USD850 (approx. £700) per suite, per night
Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel | Grenada
Best for toe-in-sand luxury
Best for toe-in-sand luxury
Where the Caribbean Sea’s crystal waters meet the fresh saltwater breeze, stands Grenada’s only Relais & Châteaux property - Calabash - a charming family-owned-and-managed luxury boutique hotel offering couples an idyllic romantic escape in an enchanting tropical setting. Whether through kayaking, snorkelling or paddleboarding, couples massages at The Spa, or yoga practices together on the pavilion.
Calabash provides couples with the perfect destination to reconnect. With menus designed by executive head chef Ramces that expertly blend elegant cuisine with authentic Grenadian spices and flavours, Calabash offers couples a taste of Grenada as they reminisce about the past, plan for the future, and embrace the present.
And, now offering a Romantic Getaway Package, that includes a romantic candlelit three-course beach dinner, a couples massage, a suite category upgrade, and a bottle of chilled prosecco and house made chocolate truffles on arrival. (Valid between 1st May to 31st October 2023.)
Rates from £420 per night, based on double occupancy
Sugar Beach I St. Lucia, Caribbean
Best for art lovers
Paradise found romantic getaway - a St. Lucia romantic getaway has never been so sweet. Indulge in four nights of romance and make new memories with these sweet perks from Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort. This offer includes round-trip airport transportation for two, a rose petal welcome, a bottle of champagne and chocolates at turndown, full daily breakfast for two and a private butler service amongst so much more.
Sitting on the site of an old sugar plantation on the East Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Val des Pitons, along with all of the 18th-century Colonial charm that St. Lucia is known for. Excitingly, following a grand renovation, the iconic property has reopened with a new, inspired cultural appeal in the form of an expansive museum-worthy art collection. Original art from talents like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Tom Sachs, KAWS, Jeff Koons and more will bring you on a journey of self-discovery during your stay.
Sugar Beach also offers adventure activities and immersive experiences, culinary experiences (think: private beach dining and rum tastings with the rummelier), private white sand beaches, and Rainforest Spa, an incredible retreat boasting signature treatments including bamboo massages and hot rock therapies, each harnessing the ingredients of nearby volcanic springs and fertile cocoa plantations.
Exuding the feelings of romance and charm, the resort boasts 96 rooms, cottages, bungalows and villas - each with its own private plunge pool - as well as privately owned Residences and new Beachfront Collection homes.
Rooms from £420 (B&B)
Coral Reef Club | Barbados
Best for water lovers
Perfectly positioned along Barbados’ pristine west coast, Coral Reef Club’s azure waters, tropical gardens and soft sandy beach set the scene for a paradisiacal playground. The family-owned-and-run hotel is home to two beautiful villas: Tamarind and Ixora, which are situated within the luscious 12 acres of gardens and feature a kitchen, a large living area, an expansive terrace and their own private gardens.
Days can be spent trialling Coral Reef Club’s exciting range of water sport activities ranging from sailing trips to wakeboarding and inflatable ‘doughnut’. Couples can also dive into the hotel’s house reef, filled with schools of colourful tropical fish and come evening delight in the sound of the live Calypso. Steel band and reggae music play whilst the sun sets, and couples partake in the limbo dancing, folk dancing and fire eating displays for a truly memorable honeymoon experience.
Rooms from £390
Bequia Beach Hotel | Bequia
Best for an authentic Caribbean experience
Best for an authentic Caribbean experience
Affectionately known as the Caribbean’s best-kept secret, Bequia is the perfect escape for couples seeking an intimate celebration of their marriage. Epitomising barefoot luxury and romance, Bequia Beach Hotel is located on Friendship Beach, a mile-long white-sand beach with views across the southern Grenadines to Mustique. Bequia Beach’s private yacht, Star of the Sea, is available for romantic sunset cruises to the untouched Tobago Cays or honeymooners may charter the yacht for a week, discovering the chicest, and most secluded, nearby islands.
Whilst back on land, couples can hike the island’s verdant green hillsides, mosey through lively little villages, as well as dine at intimate restaurants such as Jack’s Beach Bar. Ensuring the honeymoon is extra special, guests of Bequia Beach Hotel have the opportunity to fly privately from Barbados or St Lucia to the hotel with Bequia Air.
Rooms from £224
Jamaica Inn | Jamaica
Best for an intimate honeymoon
Best for an intimate honeymoon
With a kaleidoscope of colours and sounds, the island of Jamaica is extraordinary and, nestled just east of Ocho Rios within a secluded, sandy cove, is the country’s much loved and family-owned luxury hotel: Jamaica Inn. The Morrow family has owned Jamaica Inn for nearly 65 years, mastering the art of combining discreet privacy with heartfelt personalised service.
Spread over eight acres, with a 700-foot private white sand beach considered to be one of the best in the Caribbean, Jamaica Inn has been a firm favourite amongst a sophisticated set ever since Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller chose to honeymoon there in 1957.
The 55 finely furnished suites, cottages and beachfront villas lie within enchanting tropical grounds and showcase uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea. The jewel in the crown are the seven luxury cottages set on their own peninsula featuring private plunge pools, outdoor showers and direct access to the ocean.
A weekly programme of activities includes rosé and croquet on the lawn, tours of the lush surrounding gardens, yoga at the ocean pavilion, non-motorised water sports and spa foraging - the first of its kind in the Caribbean.
Dining at Jamaica Inn is an elegant affair, enjoyed alfresco either on the terrace or beach and with a daily changing menu complete with live music. Honeymooners are also invited to experience the healing touch of nature at the Ocean Spa, set within the cliffs of Cutlass Bay, with treatments drawn from plants on the Island.
Rooms from $544.50 per night, per couple, including breakfast and taxes
