Real Honeymoon: British Virgin Islands

Today I am so excited to feature Kent & Emily's incredible honeymoon to the British Virgin Islands. They stayed at Little Dix Bay Resort for 2 nights and then spent 5 nights at Peter Island Resort.  They absolutely loved both of these resorts!  Kent and Emily said, "We really enjoyed the intimate feel that both resorts had to offer. We felt like we were the only ones there for a good portion of the time."  

The Newlyweds, Kent & Emily

Birds eye view of Little Dix Bay

 

Birds eye view of Peter Island

They're so cute!

Peter Island Resort

So beautiful, right?! Kent & Emily had a trip to remember. They loved both resorts and because the two were so different from one another, they felt like they went on two honeymoons! Word to the wise from Kent & Emily, make sure to pack sunscreen because the hotels charge a premium for it and also, if you plan to drink, buy your beverages at the duty free shops in the airport on the way to your hotel to avoid overpriced fruity drinks.

Interested in going to the British Virgin Islands for your honeymoon? Contact us! hello{at}everafterhoneymoons.com

Real Honeymoon: St. Lucia

I just love sending couples to the Caribbean for their honeymoon! Jesus and Amy recently returned from their honeymoon in St. Lucia and had a wonderful time. They were so sweet to share photos and some details about their honeymoon escape. The newlyweds stayed at the Cap Maison hotel, located on the top of a private ocean-front bluff on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. The hotel and its location are breathtaking, to say the least. What's more, the service provided by the hotel staff is absolutely impeccable. From making dinner reservations to booking island tours and excursions, the reception and concierge take care of everything, ensuring that their guests are able to relax and not worry about a thing. The hotel also sits on a beautiful private beach where guests can lounge at their leisure.

Amazing, right?? Here are a few images and words from Jesus and Amy about their stay:

"Cap Maison was excellent.  We liked that it was small and seemed very private.  Not busy and crowed like Sandals or some of the other resorts we saw.  When on our excursion tours, we drove by some of the other resorts and talked to some of the other couples and we determined that our hotel was probably the best one on the island.   It made us feel pretty good."

Amy and Jesus on a sunset cruise around the island.

The view from the couple's room.

The beautiful falls near the volcano.

A view from the water of the hotel and its private beach.

The breathtaking sunset on the sunset cruise.

There's nothing better than knowing you are staying at the best hotel on an island when on vacation. Not to mention, that's the way it should be when on your honeymoon! I am overjoyed that Amy and Jesus had such a great time! Congratulations again on your marriage! Below are a few other images of the beautiful Cap Maison in St Lucia, enjoy!

Real Honeymoon: The Caribbean- St. Lucia

Even though Tommy and Vicki are West Coasters, their wedding was on the East Coast during the winter.  So they decided as a compromise, they'd go somewhere warm like the Caribbean for their honeymoon!  St. Lucia ended up being their perfect place for their honeymoon as it offered relaxation but also the option to go out and do things!

Tommy and Vicki stayed at The Landings Resort which they loved.  There they learned how to sail the Hobie Cat, hiked in Pigeon National Park right down the street, took a Catamaran to Soufriere, Marigot Bay and the Volcano, snorkeled, went to the Rum Distillery and still got plenty of R&R on the beach.

"When we arrived we were offered a complimentary Rum Punch which they had waiting in our room when the golf cart drove up with us. We also had a welcome fruit tray in the room. The fruit was delicious!  Our room was upgraded to a room with a private Jacuzzi off the patio. Our spa treatments were 50% off and we got free breakfast every day. 

Also on our flight from Boston to Atlanta we were upgraded to better seats with more legroom and our flight attendant brought us bloody mary’s (at 6 am) and a bottle of wine from first class that we could enjoy later in the day."

"Our favorite part of the honeymoon was getting to the Landings and seeing just how great the resort was. We had good expectations but it was above and beyond. 

Our favorite day was taking a Catamaran excursion down to Soufriere which included a tour of the volcano, a sugar and cocoa plantation, lunch, and snorkeling at Anse Cochon on the way back. "

Thank you, Tommy and Vicki for sharing your honeymoon with us!  Congratulations again to both of you!

Real Honeymoon: Antigua

I am thrilled to feature the fabulous honeymoon that Patrick and Nicole recently took to Antigua!  They stayed at one of my favorite places, Coco's Hotel.  There are just 26 individual cottages on a hill overlooking the ocean with two private beaches.  Each cottage has ocean views and a balcony with a hammock and outdoor shower.  The hotel is also all inclusive, so the price you pay ahead of time includes all of your meals, drinks, taxes and gratuities.


This hotel is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing honeymoon on a beautiful beach, and want somewhere quiet and intimate.  I hope you enjoy reading about their honeymoon!

Look at that view!!!

1. How did you decide on this destination?

There were so many reasons! All inclusive resort for adults only, private bungalows on a hillside just a short walk from the beach- perfect for honeymooners, as well as the beautiful views and teal waters of Antigua.

2. Did you like where you stayed?

Absolutely loved it! The food was amazing, the employees were very accommodating and were eager to get us whatever we needed. The other guests were our fast friends!

3. What did you think about the destination?

The beach and water were clean and the local residents we extremely friendly!

4. Did you receive any special honeymoon amenities or upgrades?

The resort provided a “honeymoon dinner” with complimentary champagne as well as a complimentary 30 minute massage.

5. What was your favorite part of your honeymoon?

Relaxing on our private porch in our bungalow enjoying cocktails (the resort kept our room refrigerator stocked) overlooking the ocean, lounging on the beach laughing with the other residents enjoying the fruity drinks the beach bartender Acare provided, and dinner was always delicious!

6. Do you have any suggestions for other couples going on a similar honeymoon?

If anyone plans to attend during hurricane season, expect sand flies. They are tiny bug that are impossible to detect, and the bites are very itchy! Bring itch cream- the resort does supply everything you need to keep them away, however that does not work during the wettest season.

7. What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?

Dream honeymoon destination!

Real Honeymoon: Sailing the Caribbean

Kathryn and James went on an incredibly romantic honeymoon in the gorgeous Caribbean. Oh yeah, did I mention they sailed through it?

I had quite the challenge- they had already contacted two other travel agents, friends of theirs no less, who couldn't find them their perfect honeymoon within their budget.  But I was up for the challenge, and made all of their honeymoon dreams come true!

The couple, both Pennsylvania natives, are beach lovers and knew that after the wedding relaxation was key.

"We were advised that after the craziness of the wedding, we would want to spend the first few days just decompressing and relaxing," Kathryn said.

Their dreamy honeymoon started at the Peter Island Resort, (this place is unbelievable!) a private island resort, followed by days of sailing with only a chef and a captain, oh, and each other. Not only was the idea of it all so unique, it also was special to the couple: Not only does James love sailboats, but he proposed to Kathryn on St. Thomas on a sail boat.

The sailing trip allowed them to see so much more than they could have if they just stayed in one place.

The couple sailed to, "Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Cooper Island, baths at Virgin Gorda. We snorkeled in caves and over shipwrecks!"

They loved the fact that they were able to dress down at their all-inclusive resort, but still dressed up for dinner daily. And we loved the fact that they wanted to share their story!

Their wonderful honeymoon was also featured in issue five of Utterly Engaged!

Private chartered sailboats can be taken to many destinations around the world, and probably aren't as expensive as you might think.  Contact me if you are interested in taking a private chartered sailboat for your honeymoon!

Real Honeymoon: Dominican Republic & St Thomas

Mike and Dana were lucky enough to spend 1 week in the Dominican Republic and 1 week in St Thomas for their honeymoon.  They started at a luxury, boutique, all inclusive resort called Zoetry Agua in Punta Cana.  Then they flew to St Thomas and spent a week at the Ritz Carlton.  I hope you enjoy reading about their amazing honeymoon!

 1. How did you decide on this destination?

We liked the pictures of the Zoetry Agua, in Punta Cana, and knew we wanted to stay there.  After that, we picked St. Thomas because it was close to Dominica Republic and looked fun and different. 

 2. Did you like where you stayed?

We liked St. Thomas better than Dominican Republic. 

 3. What did you think about the destination? 

Dominican Republic was very nice.  The Zoetry is an all-inclusive resort, and it was very relaxing and beautiful.  However, there’s absolutely nothing to do there (other than lay out), so after about 4 days of laying out and reading, we were bored and ready to try something new.  St. Thomas was just as beautiful as Dominican Republic, and there was more to do – watersports, shopping, restaurants, etc.

4. What was your favorite part of your honeymoon? 

Taking the catamaran around St. Thomas and snorkeling. 

5. Did the hotel provide any special honeymoon perks for you? 

We got a complimentary room upgrade at Zoetry so we had a private plunge pool.  Zoetry also gave us champagne and put special flowers on our bed and in our bathtub.  The Ritz gave us chocolates and champagne.

6. Do you have any suggestions for other couples going on a similar honeymoon?

Yes, I would say that it was good that we went to Dominican Republic first, and relaxed for a few days.  It was nice to do nothing after the wedding and just decompress.  Then, it was fun to go to St. Thomas where there’s a little more to do.  We went for two weeks total.  I would recommend going somewhere where you can relax for 3-4 days and then do something fun after that.  I would also say that 2 weeks is a little bit long – if we could do it over again we’d do it for 10 -11 days.

7. What 3 words would you use to describe your honeymoon?

Relaxing, Needed, Expensive!  :)