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On a Bahamas honeymoon, you can do
everything... or do nothing.
Privacy. Serenity. Beauty. With wonderful
memories of your wedding fresh in your mind, it’s time to bask in
the warm glow of each other’s company on the Caribbean honeymoon of
your dreams.
we understand the needs of newlyweds. From
private, beach bungalows to exquisite Bahamian cuisine and a
romantic dining atmosphere, you’ll feel like you’ve landed in a
Caribbean honeymoon paradise.
When you’re not relaxing on the beach or
sleeping late in your luxurious beachside accommodations, you can
choose from any number of outdoor vacation activities, from fishing
and snorkeling to sailing and nature walks.
If you’re just beginning to plan a Bahamas
wedding, consider having a simple, but romantic, beach ceremony . You
won’t find a more memorable setting for one of the most important
and romantic days of your life - or a more scenic backdrop for your
wedding photos than Bahams.
BEST HONEYMOON RESORTS
Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace
Casino
(New Providence Island; ): If you're bored
with the idea of honeymooning in an isolated village, with just you,
your loved one, the moon, and the stars, head to this flashy,
high-tech mega complex, where bright lights and a mind-boggling
assortment of diversions will help you while away your time.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Hotel
(Cable Beach, New Providence Island; ): This
Jamaican chain of male-female couples-only, all-inclusive hotels is a
honeymooners' favorite. The Bahamas's branch of the chain is more
upscale than many of its Jamaican counterparts, and it offers 27
secluded honeymoon suites with semiprivate plunge pools. Staff members
lend their experience and talent to on-site wedding celebrations;
Sandals will provide everything from a preacher to flowers, as well as
champagne and a cake. It's more expensive than most Sandals resorts,
but you can usually get better rates through a travel agent or a
package deal.
Compass Point
(New Providence Island; ): This choice is the
charming and personalized statement of record-company impresario
Christopher Blackwell; it's purely for those who shun megaresorts. The
accommodations are found in floridly painted huts or cottages, some of
which have kitchenettes and some of which are raised on stilts.
Completely in harmony with the lovely natural setting, it's
nevertheless state-of-the-art.
Ocean Club
(Paradise Island; ): It's elegant, low-key,
and low-rise, and it feels exclusive. The guests are likely to include
many older couples celebrating honeymoons. With waterfalls, fountains,
reflecting pools, and a stone gazebo, the Ocean Club's formal terraced
gardens were inspired by the club's founder (an heir to the A&P
fortune) and are the most impressive in The Bahamas. At the center is
a French cloister, with carvings from the 12th century.
Old Bahama Bay
(Grand Bahama Island; ). Perfect for
honeymooners seeking a quiet hideaway, this boutique-style hotel has
cottages adjacent to a marina. The casinos, entertainment, shopping,
and dining of Freeport/Lucaya are 40km (25 miles) away, but here you
can sneak away to luxury, solitude, and romance.
Kamalame Cay
(Staniard Creek, Andros ). You'll need deep
pockets to afford one of the most exclusive resorts in the Out
Islands, a perfect honeymoon retreat for the couple who wants to
escape casinos and resorts. With its 5km (3 miles) of white-sand
beaches in both directions, this pocket of posh is a citadel of luxury
and comfort. It's also recommended for a second or even a third
honeymoon.
Bluff House Club Beach Hotel
(Green Turtle Cay, the Abacos; ): This place
was named because of its location high atop a 24m (80-ft.) cliff
towering over a pink sand beach. Its 5 hectares (12 acres) front the
Sea of Abaco on one side and the harbor of White Sound on the other.
The accommodations are very private, with a rustic, seafaring decor
that has its own kind of elegance. In addition to rooms, the hotel
offers beach and hillside villas, and colonial suites with private
balconies that overlook the water.
Green Turtle Club
(Green Turtle Cay, the Abacos; ): Romantics
appreciate this resort's winning combination of yachting atmosphere
and well-manicured comfort. It's small (34 rooms) and civilized in an
understated way; the charming, clapboard-covered village of New
Plymouth is nearby, accessible by motor launch or, even better, a
45-minute walk across windswept scrublands.
Pink Sands
(Harbour Island, Eleuthera; ). You can have a
spectacular getaway at this elite retreat on an 11-hectare (28-acre)
beachfront estate owned by Chris Blackwell, the famous founder of
Island Records. Its location on a 5km (3-mile) stretch of private pink
sand, sheltered by a barrier reef, is just one of its assets. You can
ask for a bedroom that evokes an upscale bordello in Shanghai to put
you in a romantic mood, and you can also enjoy the best meals on the
island.
Stella Maris Resort Club
(Long Island, the Southern Bahamas; ): Right
on the Atlantic, built on the grounds of an old plantation, Stella
Maris has become a social hub on Long Island. Sailing is important
here, as are diving and getting away from it all. Many of the guests
hail from Germany, and they lend the place a European flair. The
sleepy island itself is one of the most beautiful in The Bahamas, and
honeymooners fit into the grand scheme of things perfectly.
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