Can you think of any other time in your life when your friends, family, and even employer demands that you drop everything and run away? Of course not – the honeymoon is special in so many ways, and the fact that you’re completely expected to just forget life for a while and live in bliss is one of them.
Beaches are the top spot for honeymoons, because they embody everything that is romantic: gorgeous sunsets, warm days of lounging scantily clad, swaying palm trees … yeah, it sounds like a bit of dreamy heaven.
So where is the beach that speaks to you and your honey? Here are some of the best (and least touristy) honeymoon beaches the sand and surf has to offer.
Anguilla – Private Caribbean Beauty
Ask your friends if they’ve heard of Angilla, and you’re likely to get a lot of blank stares. This island, considered by many to be the best beach in the Caribbean, is intensely private. You’re going to see a lot more flora and fauna on this honeymoon beach than people.
Thirty-three coves of white sandy beaches, aquamarine water, and no one but your newlywed selves in sight make this honeymoon something special. The locals do speak English, which helps a lot when you actually see them, but with all the private hideaways that you’ll encounter I just know that you’ll find better ways of spending your time than talking with the locals. On the horizon, you can see the hustling island of St. Martin, home of the stores and restaurants that you might want to take a short ferry ride to.
The best season for honeymooning in Anguilla is in December through August. Just be aware that if you go towards the end of the season, you will save money on your hotel rates but you’ll also be in the outskirts of hurricane season.
Visit the Anguilla Tourist Board’s website at www.anguilla-vacation.com or call their toll-free number, 1-800-553-4939 to learn more about the activities available (including beautiful snorkeling and swimming at Shoal Bay) and how to book your honeymoon trip.
St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands – No Passport Required
The U.S. Virgin Islands are American territory, so you won’t have to go through the hassle and expense of getting your passport for this honeymoon. St. John is the smallest of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands, and is by far the most private and pristine.
Two-thirds of St. John is covered with lush green national park, revealing some of the best snorkeling, hiking, biking, and swimming any honeymoon has to offer. Hiking the Reef Bay Trail through forest and cacti, you will see both pre-Columbian petroglyphs and an old sugar mill. Want to hike on the wild side? The snorkel trail at Trunk Bay is like an underwater hike with water denizens surrounding you.
You can stay in places as super-luxurious as Caneel Bay or decide to go even more romantic and book at the rustic Cinnamon Bay, shacking up in an eco-friendly tent… well, at least for one night.
Learn more about this amazing honeymoon beach at the tourist board’s website, www.stjohnusvi.com or give them a call at 1-800-372-8784.
Kiawah Island – In Our Big Backyard
Nestled between the surf of the Atlantic Ocean and the sweeping marshes of the mainland is a little-known treasure: Kiawah Island, on the coast of South Carolina.
Boasting 10 miles of pristine, sun-swept beach, Kiawah Island offers villas and resorts that are woven into the natural landscape. You can enjoy the serenity of a remote, private island and know that all the modern luxuries are just around the corner. If you get brave and want to venture out of the island, Charleston is nearby and gives plenty of artsy fascination with over 300 years of culture.
To keep everything as beautiful as only a small island can be, each Kiawah Island Great Beach villa, cottage, and private home has to meet stringent guidelines for quality furnishings and décor, which assures you that you will only get the best – no movie nightmares crawling with roaches here.
Learn more about Kiawah Island beauty at their website, www.kiawah.com, or give them a call toll-free to receive a free guidebook 1-800-845-3911.
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