There are 800 islands in the Caribbean, only about 35 of which have any type of resort activity. Honeymooners, choose carefully - some are very commercial, some are not that hospitable, and some
aren't that romantically attractive. We try to recommend islands that cater to couples and honeymooners.

St. Lucia - Beth has been here over thirty times and says this is the Caribbean's closest match to the Hawaiian islands, making it also the Caribbean's most romantic. "This island is drop dead gorgeous - lush vegetation, and waterfalls everywhere. You feel like Tarzan and Jane in the rain forest - Volcanoes, rivers, beaches, great little French and English restaurants and some of the most unusual and wonderful hotels. This island can satisfy the city person and the nature person. It just depends where on the island you stay, and what type of accommodations you choose. At the moment, this is the most requested 'out-of-the-mainstream' Caribbean island for a honeymoon."

$3,500 - $12,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR ST. LUCIA
Anse Chastenet		Jalousie Hilton
On a lush, 600-acre tropical estate with two beaches, this romantic resort offers awe-inspiring views of the twin Pilton Mountains. The 49 delightful rooms and suites are individually designed - some nestled into the hillside, others beachside. Resort facilities include a spa, scuba center, boutiques, are gallery, water sports and 10 miles of mountain bike trails. Lots of steps. A true getaway.			The resort sits at the foot of two lava peaks next to a palm-lined beach, its 112 rooms have plantation-style décor, and most rooms have plunge pools. Activities include tennis, a three-hole gold course and putting green, fitness center, sail boarding, sailing and snorkeling. Enjoy the full-service european spa and four restaurants and bars.

Grenada - Another favorite, because "It's a cousin to St. Lucia, with great beaches, more waterfalls, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove plantations, the entire island smells like apple pie cooking at Thanksgiving. It has one of the quaintest capital towns in the entire Caribbean. There's a good lifestyle here, the people are exceptionally friendly.

$3,000 - $7,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR GRENADA
Calabash Hotel		Rex Grenadian
Enjoy a delightful blend of award-winning dining, attentive service and low-key sophistication at the Calbash Hotel. With picture-perfect views of a palm-studded beach, the resort features comfortable suites, eight of which offer a private plunge pool. Discover a romantic hideaway set on a secluded cove beach on eight acres of lush gardens.			An attractive, Mediterranean-style beachfront resort, Rex Grendian features spacious rooms furnished in tropical décor. Each room offers views of either Tamarind Bay or tropical garden. Two pristine beaches beckon visitors while enjoying a refreshing pool set on a ridge overlooking the Caribbean entices you with crystal clear water.

Anguilla - "This is now one of the new boutique islands that has white powder sand beaches all over the island with clear blue water to die for. Definitely a quiet little gem, with fifty native-owned restaurants (these islanders can cook!). The big specialty on this island is lobster, and fresh fish.

$3,000 - $8,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR ANGUILLA
Cap Juluca		CuisinArt Resort & Spa
The striking, white Moorish architecture of this hotel rises gracefully from the beautiful landscape. There are 72 rooms and suites and six private-pool villas surrounded by exquisite tropical gardens and set on a white sand beach. The service is exceptional, and the decor exquisite, the cuisine sublime. There are few hotels in the world of this quality. Be sure to book early; the hotel has a large number of repeat guests.			Tucked into a crescent curve of Rendezvous Bay, CuisinArt displays Mediterranean vills with blue dome roofs. Each of the 93 rooms and suites offers an extraordinary sea view and ranges in size from 900 to 7,600 square feet. Be sure to enjoy the full-service Venus Spa. There is also a hydroponics farm so guests can dine in one of three restaurants on exquisite cuisine complemented by the resort's healthy fresh-picked produce.

Barbados - "Of the islands, this is the most British-English countryside - picture "Laura Ashley meets the Tropics!" Pastel houses painted pink, blue, yellow…quaint little towns with outdoor cafes, art galleries, boutiques, and miles and miles of beach. All the hotels are small, not over three stories high, with beautiful gardens along the beach. Yet it's the most upscale island in the Caribbean with over 100 restaurants, sightseeing attractions, water sports, and the only Mercedes-Benz dealership in the entire Caribbean".

$4,000 - $9,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR BARBADOS
Coral Reef Club		Sandy Lane
The Coral Reef Club is a luxury, family-owned and managed hotel set on 12-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the calm west coast. The villa-style buildings and cottages capture the colonial charm of the last. Guests also enjoy impeccable service, gourmet food, and comforts that are unique to the world today. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.			Re-opened in 2001, Sandy Lane is one of the premier luxury resorts in the world. The 112 guest rooms average 900 square feet complete with flat screen TV, DVD, and CD player and private verandahs. There art 36 holes of Tom Fazio designed championship golf, world class restaurants, a 400 member staff, beautiful beach, floodlit tennis courts, 24-hour personalized butler service, and a 45,000 square foot spa.

Jamaica - the most laid back island of any of the Caribbean honeymoon destinations, the nightlife is wilder, the atmosphere is very "party and good-times" type of island, somewhat like Ocean City MD with a reggae flair. There are nude beaches and swimming pools that are at certain hotels, and you can romp in your birthday suit on the beach under the stars at 5 a.m. Definitely the type of island for people who like action, partying, and nightlife until the wee hours of the morning. It's almost manditory to go to an All-inclusive resort when you choose Jamaica. This is where the All-inclusive concept began twenty years ago. But for those not looking for an All-inlcusive resort, these resorts below are a charming & intimate alternative.

$3,000 - $7,000 per couple (4-8 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR JAMAICA
Coyaba Beach Resort		Strawberry Hill
Just east of Montego Bay, this family-owned hotel on a lovely beach combines Jamaican simplicity with European elegance. Don't be fooled by its 50-room-size-it's a full-service resort with water sports, a gym, tennis, three restaurants and a bar. The owners will even help you plan your wedding. Coyaba means peace and rest in Arawak Indian, and this resort keeps true to its name .			3,100 feet above sea level, in the Blue Mountains, Strawberry hill is a special place. Featuring just 12 villas with traditional Georgian architecture, private verandahs, four-poster mahogany beds, entertainment center and kitchenettes. A full-service Aveda Concept Spa is on property. Other amenities include the mountain bicycling, a negative-edge, fresh water pool and one of the finest restaurants in Jamaica.

Nevis - "This tiny island's capital still has cobblestone streets reminiscent of American Old Towns like Alexandria and Savannah. There's a mountain in the middle of the island, parrots and all kinds of exotic bird life, and trails through the rain forest. Small elegant boutique hotels, and the only Four Seasons resort in the Caribbean (which is to die for!), and one of the few islands with a championship 18-hole golf course and spa. Columbus discovered it hundreds of years ago and it's still uncommercial, untouched, and a rare jewel. This is a baby B.M.W. at Honda prices".

$3,000 - $6,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR NEVIS
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club		Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Located beachfront on the grounds of a former sugar plantation of Nevis, this hotel has 38 rooms scattered about in duplex cottages. Rooms feature tile floors, wicker furnishings, and island art. Activities include tennis, croquet, hiking, swimming in the pool, and snorkeling. Room rates include breakfast by the pool, afternoon tea, and dinner in the manor house.			This resort and its staff set the standard for elegance and service. Its 196 luxurious rooms, suites, and villas are on 350 beautifully landscaped acres. Features include a gorgeous beach, tennis courts, a fitness center, sail boarding, kayaks, and one of the most scenic golf courses in the world. Diving and water-skiing can be arranged. A perfect honeymoon hotel

Young Island - "Imagine being on your own palm-fringed island…The entire island is given over to one resort - Nobody comes day-tripping on your island - you'll see only the guests on the island. There are 22 cottages, each different from the other, some with a Jacuzzi on the deck, some with swimming pools. There is even a bar overhanging the beach which you swim up to at high tide. The resort has only 40 couples per week plus a staff of 70. You'll pay more to stay at this upscale casual island - imagine a high-end "Banana Republic gone to the islands". P.S., Beth knows about 3 - 4 more islands like this in the Caribbean, but you have to book early for this Fantasy Island paradise.

$4,000 - $7,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Young Island Resort		Carenage Bay
Simple, sophisticated, and romantic - 30 cottages on a secluded 35-acre island. Rooms have open-air showers, patios, and ocean views, some suites have private splash pools. Snorkel, sail, and windsurf at no charge, and scuba dive for a small fee. Enjoy a lagoon pool, white-sand beach, tennis, and an offshore bar. Some walking required. Rates include breakfast and dinner, some drinks. No air conditioning, phones or TV			This newly opened resort is set in a quiet cove on Canouan Island, Southern Grenadines. Long white-sand beaches and crystal-blue waters are the backdrop for this 800-cre luxury resort with 162 rooms and suites, each with private terrace and patio. Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, three tennis courts, spa and fitness center, Turkish Bath, large swimming pool, snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving.

St. Bart's - Imagine the "Riviera Meets the Caribbean" - A small beach encircled island, where, if you were taken blindfolded and woke up early in the morning, looked out from the balcony of your quaintly painted aqua-colored cottage to the sea, with yachts and sailboats dotting the harbor, as your café and croissants were being delivered by your room service, you would swear that you were on the hillsides of St. Tropez or Portofino - and that's St. Bart's! Small hotels, clothing optional beaches, cafes, clubs and food to die for!

$5,000 - $10,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR ST. BARTHELEMEY
Le Toiney		Hotel Guanahani
An exclusive hillside hotel with 12 one - and two-bedroom Antillean cottage suites with private plunge pools, neo-colonial furniture, and hardwood floors. Baths have open showers and sunken tubs. Le Gaiac restaurant serves excellent food and looks across a pool the same color as the ocean. Service is polite and unobtrusive. A 10-minute drive to the neatest swimming beach. d.			This hotel has 75 rooms, including 14 suites with private pools. It's set on a peninsula dividing Grand Cul de Sac from Mariot, where the grounds slope down to two beaches. Bungalows have gingerbread trim and bright, tropical furnishings. Rooms facing the sea have terraces. Two restaurants and bars, two tennis courts, fitness center and a 25-meter pool complete the amenities. .

The U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I.) - Consist of two main islands, St. Thomas where the government seat is, and where all the ships come in. It has 300 shops downtown, the best duty-free shopping in the Caribbean. You can buy a Rolex watch for 50% off. Liquor, jewelry, cameras, video equipment are all dirt cheap. And on the other side of the island is where the beaches and resorts and great little restaurants are along the water. For the person that wants a large resort with fabulous shopping.

$3,000 - $7,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR ST. THOMAS
Renaissance Grand Beach Resort		Ritz Carlton St. Thomas
Seven miles from Charlotte Amalie, this 290-room low-rise resort has a full selection of water sports, from sea kayaking to snorkeling, off the extensive beach in front of the hotel. It also has two pools, a fitness center, six tennis courts, and two restaurants. Guest rooms are either near the pool or tucked into the hillside, and decorated with plantation-style furnishings.			This stylish resort is located on a beautiful beach on a lush, 15 acre waterfront estate along Great Bay. It offers 152 beautifully appointed rooms and suites with balconies overlooking tropical gardens and the sparkling Caribbean. Rooms have marble baths and premium amenities. You'll find fine dining, tennis, water sports, a full service spa, and a free-form pool

St. John - the other island, is a complete flip side of St. Thomas. Most of the island is a U.S. park and has famous snorkeling spots and miles and miles of undeveloped beach. There are 2 resorts and a tiny dockside town with art galleries and great little waterfront restaurants. You can easily day trip over to St.Thomas to go shopping.

$2,500 - $5,000 per couple (5-9 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR ST. JOHN
Caneel Bay		Westin St. John
Elegant and refined, this understated resort is nestled on the pristine island of St. John. The resort spreads out over 177 acres with just 166 guest room. There are seven white-sand beaches, 11 tennis courts, a fitness center, three restaurants and bars, windsurfing, sail boarding, snorkeling, children's activity program plus a wellness center. A true getaway.			Located along Great Bay on the southwest shore of St. John, the Westin Resort offers the perfect getaway. The resort features 47 acres of spectacular property overlooking the bay, four restaurants, a health spa, water sports and a quarter-acre fresh water swimming pool. Vibrant flowers, swaying palm trees and brick walkways enhance the resort's ambiance.

The British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.) - A chain of islands - mainly uninhabited - that run right next to the U.S.Virgin Islands. About 3 or 4 of these islands have 1 or 2 resorts and lots of beach for being left alone, just the two of you. For the person looking for fabulous snorkeling and swimming, and beach beach beach. Very low key, casually upscale and very relaxed. "You will feel like you're on Gilligans Island", on most of the islands here. No fast food restaurants, no highrise hotels. Sailors paradise, with tons of uninhabited islands to explore.

$3,000 - $7,000 per couple (7-10 Days)

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Peter Island		Little Dix Bay
This is the only resort on this secluded, 1,800-acre island with five beaches, 20 coves, and six breathtaking bays. The hotel has 52 lovely rooms and two villas. Activities include4 scuba, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking. Enjoy the pool and fitness center. Massage services available. Room rates include airport boat transfers, all meals, with two restaurants and bars to choose from.			This luxury resort is nestled on the island of Virgin Gorga, ea the legendary Baths. The cottage-style setting offers 97 rooms scattered among the tropical gardens. Facilities include tennis, a fitness center, gourmet dining and plenty of water sports. Complimentary boat shuttles provide guest with a choice of 13 private beaches. Perfect for a romantic getaway.

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