It’s 6:00am and you’re awakened by the warm kiss of an enchanting sun, the sound of waves caressing the shorelineand the tantalizing scent of spices. This is not a dream. Your exciting day on a romantic Caribbean escape has only just begun and so whether your preference is snorkelling amid the spellbinding blue queen – ocean adventures most amazing, hiking up a mountain to catch a breath taking sunset, orenjoying the amenities of luxurious resorts, there’s a bit of everything to be desired on the island you choose.
Buzzz Magazine began the search for you, narrowing down the top 5 Caribbean Islands, aptly guided by noted travel review site, Trip Advisor in its offering of ‘Best Romantic Vacations – Caribbean.’
#5 Barbados
Romance is in the air on this lush West Indian island. Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, afternoon tea-British style, listening to the sounds of reggae or calypso music, while sipping rum from the famous Mount Gay Distillery, chilling out under a star-studded Bajan sky by night, or swimming with giant turtles by day, through the Catamaran Turtle Snorkelling Tour, immense adventure for couples daring to conquer the seas.
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#4 St. Maarten/St. Martin
Described as a spicy marriage of European and Caribbean cultures,St. Maarten/St. Martin boasts lavish elegance and secluded beaches on the cosmopolitan French side and a bustling centre in Dutch-hued St. Maarten, where zouk, calypso, reggae, jazz soundtracks and thrilling romantic dining experiencesat some of the region’s best restaurants cannot be ignored.
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#3 Puerto Rico
Steeped in Spanish tradition, Puerto Rico offers more than beautiful beaches and spectacular views. You can wander trails leading to dramatic waterfalls, shop along the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan or try your luck at one of the island’s fifteen elegant casinos.
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#2 Jamaica
A destination where you can both tempt each other without the distractions of tours, tourist traps and too many other travellers? Then do so, enjoying long stretches of beautiful beaches and waterfalls, joyous rhythms of reggae and the natural beauty of this serene tropical haven, visited by top celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Beyonce Knowles, Will Smith and Nick Cannon; indeed the island on which Ian Flemming created James Bond and wrote the first of fourteen James Bond novels.
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#1 Aruba
Aruba offers a delightful mix of daytime activities, nightlife and world-class diningfor couples.
Indulge in romantic sunset walks along warm, sandy beaches and private coves, or explore the natural beauty and cultural attractions that make Aruba a popular honeymoon destination for the world’s most bonded hearts.
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