Romantic Islands Guide is your source for romantic getaways, honeymoons and destination weddings in the romantic Caribbean islands. Here, you’ll find links to stories covering romantic getaways, destination weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and more throughout the Caribbean islands.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

A destination wedding in the romantic islands of the Caribbean combines romance and tradition with excitement adventure. A Caribbean destination wedding can range from an intimate encounter to a full-scale affair. Organized with ease, brimming with value and rich in uniqueness, romantic island weddings allow you to focus on each other rather than the small details of planning a wedding. Getting married in the Caribbean allows lovers to change their wedding day into seven magical days of romance, love and enchantment.

HONEYMOONS

Discover your dream honeymoon in the romantic islands of the Caribbean. Distinctive honeymoons begin with the lush settings of the Caribbean islands. Experience secluded beaches, sunny shores and tropical elegance while you dance to the music of the islands. Romantic candlelit dinners, breakfast in bed, double Jacuzzis, fine dining and sensational entertainment is what these romantic islands have to offer honeymooners. Inspired, passionate and unforgettable. A Caribbean honeymoon is the perfect beginning to your new life together.

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

Whether you are looking for a pampered honeymoon, a tropical destination wedding, overseas vow renewal or simply a romantic getaway for two, the romantic islands of the Caribbean have much to offer. Flawless shorelines, striking vistas, romantic gardens, white sandy beaches are only some of the discoveries awaiting you on your romantic getaway to the Caribbean. A romantic island getaway in the Caribbean offers romance and a touch of sensuality.

ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS

The Romantic Islands in this guide are some of the most desirable Caribbean locations. Surrounded by the lush romance of the tropics, these destinations will create memories that will last a lifetime.

CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS

Caribbean Entry Requirements
US and Canadian citizens should have a valid passport as proof of citizenship. Visas are normally not required but a round-trip transportation ticket is mandatory.

Caribbean Languages
English is spoken on most Caribbean islands. English is the official language of all the US and British Commonwealth-affiliated islands in the Caribbean. French is the official language in the French Caribbean islands while Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands Antilles.

Money and Currency Exchange
The U.S. dollar is accepted on most Caribbean islands. The Euro is also quite popular on certain islands.

Driving in the Caribbean
Cars can be rented at most island airports. A U.S. driver’s license is valid in some, but not all Caribbean islands. You should check in advance with the tourism office of your destination. International Driver’s Licenses are valid in most Caribbean islands while some islands require a local permit, obtainable from rental-car companies.

Caribbean Time Zones
Isalnds in the Western Caribbean are in the Eastern Standard Time zone while islands in the Eastern Caribbean are in the Atlantic Standard Time zone. Not all Caribbean islands observe daylight savings time.

Electricity
Voltage in Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands and the Virgin Islands is 110 Volts AC 60 Hz, which is the same as in the U.S.A. and Canada. On the other Caribbean islands, it can range from 110 volts to 230 volts. You may need to AC adapters for certain appliances.

Drinking Water
In most of the islands, the water is potable at major resorts, hotels and restaurants in the major cities. Bottled water can also be bought in most convenience stores and hotels.

Taxes and Tipping
Most hotels in the Caribbean impose a hotel or occupancy tax. Some islands also tax meals, alcoholic beverage and rental cars. Many Caribbean hotels will automatically add a service charge (averaging around 10% to 15% )to your bill.

WHEN TO GO

Best Time for Lovers
The best time to travel to the Caribbean Islands is during the Winter. Peak season for most islands is mid-December through mid-April. For lovers on a budget, you’ll find the best deals from late September until about mid-December.

Caribbean Weather
Weather on most Caribbean islands is consistently warm throughout the year. The average temperature is 28°C(82 °F) in the summer and 24°C(75°F) in the winter. The average water temperature is 28°C(82°F) in summer and 26°C(79°F) in the winter. Rain usually falls in the later afternoon or early evening. For most islands, the rainy season beings in May and ends in the fall.

Hurricanes
Hurricanes normally occur from June through November with the peak month being September.