When the stress and high emotions of planning your wedding are all done, chances are you just want to head to some tropical island and relax on a beach or next to a pool with your new hubby or wife. Then, once you’ve had a few days of some serious “we time”, you probably want to do some fun stuff, too!
Nothing beats an all-inclusive, luxurious resort with a beautiful beach for distressing, relaxation and fun. Because everything’s included you can experiment and let loose; just what you want after probably getting a bit testy with each other over all of the wedding details.
From the over-water bures of Fiji to the sky pool suites of Grenada, check out the 10 most romantic honeymoon resorts (great for an anniversary, too) below in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
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Likuliku Lagoon Resort – Fiji
Romance Factor – 10
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Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a haven of subtle luxury, being the only resort in Fiji featuring over-water bures with a unique blend of traditional designs and architecture, embraced by the warmth of the Fijian people.
Sandals La Source Grenada Resort & Spa – Grenada
Romance Factor – 10
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An exotic, unspoiled hideaway, Sandals La Source Grenada offers a romantic, and authentic Caribbean experience for couples in love. Featuring three villages, Luxury Included® amenities and exceptional service, along with a variety of restaurants, a world-class spa, two river pools, which makes this resort a superb choice for experiencing the best Grenada has to offer. The SkyPool penthouses featuring private infinity-edge plunge pools right on the balcony with butler service are a decadence that is so worth the splurge.
Excellence Playa Mujeres – Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Romance Factor – 9
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Located on a white-sand beach in the beautiful private community of Playa Mujeres, Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort designed with a contemporary luxury personality. This romantic seaside resort features spacious suite accommodations, 9 international restaurants, 11 bars and an amazing spa offering indoor and outdoor treatments where couples are pampered and indulged.
Galley Bay Resort & Spa – Antigua
Romance Factor – 9
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This adults-only, all-inclusive resort is nestled on 40 tropical acres including a pristine beach that stretches almost a mile. The 98 guestrooms are discreetly tucked away amidst the palms, more than three-quarters of them lying directly on the white sand beach and boasting breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. It also boasts a saltwater lagoon and bird sanctuary, non-motorized watersports, a jogging trail, four restaurants and a full-service spa. In keeping with the tranquil, escapist ambience, recreational activities tend to be of a relaxing nature and guests are generally quite content to sunbathe on the sands or around the landscaped swimming pool.
Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa – St. Lucia
Romance Factor – 9
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Set amidst 210 lush acres on a half-mile crescent-shaped beach, this spectacular resort offers a 9-hole golf course, 8 restaurants and 10 bars serving Robert Mondavi house wines. Choose from a range of accommodations from ocean view rooms to expansive Millionaire Suites featuring private pools, butler service and 24-hour room service. Guests enjoy complimentary golf greens fees, land and water sports, including snorkeling and scuba diving, a full service Red Lane Spa, plus exchange privileges at two nearby Sandals Resorts.
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun – Cancun
Romance Factor – 9
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Adults only Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is tucked away on secluded Maroma Beach, which has been voted the World’s Best Beach by the Travel Channel four years in a row. This Unlimited-Luxury® haven provides opulence to the most discerning couples with a pure, white-sand beach, stunning ocean views stretching as far as the eye can see, elegant suites providing 24-hour room service, daily refreshed mini-bars, and several suites with personal swim-out access to 12 smaller pools plus a shimmering infinity pool, gourmet dining options, and chic lounges.
Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa
Romance Factor – 9
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Amidst 500 acres of a nature preserve, sits 50 acres of pristine and gorgeous landscape, with dual white-sand beaches spanning over two miles. This resort features three uniquely themed European villages: Dutch, Italian and French, each with its own pool. Choose from a variety of luxurious accommodations. All 360 rooms and suites feature direct ocean views while some feature the ultimate in personal pampering: butler service. With seven specialty restaurants to choose from, you may dine in a different corner of the globe each night without leaving the resort. Enjoy unlimited premium-brand drinks including Robert Mondavi house wines at 6 bars, play at endless land and water sports and indulge in a Caribbean-inspired treatment at the full service Red Lane Spa.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island – Nassau, Bahamas
Romance Factor – 8
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A luxurious all-inclusive resort for couples only that delivers leisure in an oasis of ‘old world charm’ and understated elegance. This elegantly appointed resort looks out upon the crystal clear turquoise blue water of the Bahamas and its own exotic island offshore island. A feeling of timeless elegance adorns the stately entrance and colorful bougainvillea that line the cobblestone driveway. In 1946, the original resort “The Balmoral Club” was hideaway for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The architecture portrays an elaborate sophistication; Roman columns and a large 25-foot tall statuary guard the entrance to the porte-cochere. It’s located on Nassau’s renowned Cable Beach and just minutes from casinos galore.
Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa
Romance Factor – 7
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This adults-only, luxurious beach resort sits on the longest span of Negril’s stunning 7-mile beach, providing endless vistas of pristine shore and phenomenally clears turquoise waters. True beachfront rooms open out directly to alabaster sand and swaying coconut trees. One-of-a-kind loft suites enfold guests in a gorgeous sanctuary, complete with spiral staircases and super-deluxe décor. Features include some of Jamaica’s best scuba diving and snorkeling, a sports complex, 7 restaurants, and full exchange privileges at neighboring Sandals and Beaches resorts.
Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado Don Pablo Collection – Bahia de Samana, Dominican Republic
Romance Factor – 7
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Cayo Levantado, an exclusive island paradise, is the ideal place to enjoy a luxury holiday in an incomparable setting of nature and comfort. This marvelous hotel provides all the facilities necessary to make your holiday a dream trip. Sunbathe in the great solarium, refresh yourself in the swimming pool and Jacuzzis or take a delightful swim at one of Samana’s best beaches. Combine rest with relaxation and moisturizing treatments, massages and hydrotherapy at the Bahia Spa.
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