Caribbean Islands You'll Both Love

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You're a beach lover; he's a golf fanatic. Here, a guide to enjoying your favorite island activities.

All you want to do on your Caribbean honeymoon is enjoy a romantic sunset sail or learn to salsa like a local. Your new husband, however, may have his heart set on deep-sea fishing or mountain biking. Since marriage is all about compromise, your honeymoon is the perfect time to start practicing the art of give and take: He gives you his two left feet on the dance floor and you give him a few ounces of sweat on an uphill rainforest ride. Begin your life together with a tropical getaway that offers activities to satisfy you, your guy — and the both of you.

Jamaica 

beach in jamaica
Photo courtesy of Jamaica Inn 

From party-central Negril to sleepy ocho rios, this island makes you smile 24/7: the reggae beat gets you going just after sunrise, rum cocktails turn the afternoon into a party, and spicy jerk chicken makes post-sunset dining a delight.

His: Bobsledding. Take him on a wild, 60-second ride through the jungles of mystic mountain near ocho rios on a bobsled run inspired by the famous olympic team.

Hers: Equestrian Sand Shuttle. at the equestrian center at half moon, a rock resort in rose hall, the horseback riding experience is truly special. in addition to cantering and galloping across sugared sands, with the help of a guide, you'll direct your mare into the ocean for a “swim.”

Ours: Cliff jumping. You’ve already taken the biggest plunge of all, so why not join the locals with a hand-in-hand leap off of Negril’s famous waterside cliffs? The water is delightfully warm. After you towel off, enjoy tropical cocktails at the legendary Rick’s Café.

Where to stay: For casual-chic ambience in colorful oceanfront rooms, cottages and villas, plus farm-to-table cuisine and instant camaraderie, stay at Jakes Hotel (room rates start at $115 a night; jakeshotel.com). Check into the all-inclusive, action-packed, 312-room Couples Swept Away on Negril’s seven mile beach for dozens of activities from tennis and golf to scuba (room rates start at $349 per person, per night and are all-inclusive; couples.com). You'll feel as though you’ve discovered a quiet slice of paradise island at the tranquil periwinkle-blue Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios (room rates start at $310 a night; jamaicainn.com).

Dominican Republic golf course in the dominican republic

Photo courtesy of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism

This lively island is home to some of the region's most inviting beaches, challenging golf courses and great-value all-inclusive resorts, all of which make it easy for honeymooners to kick back — while still staying muy active.

His: Cigar factory tour. If he loves the lore and flavor of tobacco, have him indulge to the max during a visit to Garcia Tobacco and La Flor Dominicana. Both famous houses are located in La Romana; tours and tastings can be booked via cigar country tours.

Hers: Gem collecting. The Dominican Republic is known for its amber, so if you’re a fan of this prehistoric golden gem you’ll be in heaven. The island’s other treasure is larimar, an opaque blue stone known as “dominican turquoise” and only found here.

Ours: Golf. This island nation has some of the caribbean’s finest courses — 28 in all, designed by top names like Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player — so it’s a great spot to take lessons or to challenge each other to a one-on-one honeymoon tournament.

Where to stay: Adults-only, 456-room Excellence Punta Cana lets you enjoy sun and sand beneath palapa-style umbrellas, indulge at eight restaurants and 10 bars, and soak in a private, in-room Jacuzzi for two (room rates start at $326 per person, per night and are all-inclusive; excellence-resorts.com). For a livelier Vegas-on-the-beach vibe, modern decor and an enormous casino, there’s the glitzy all- inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana (room rates start at $395 per person, per night and are all-inclusive; hardrockhotelpuntacana.com). Zöetry Agua Punta Cana, a 51-suite oasis on a palm-studded beach, boasts a distinctly upscale Zen ambience and an ultra-pampering spa (room rates start at $724 per person, per night and are all-inclusive; zoetryresorts.com).

pool in punta cana
Photo courtesy of Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts 

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