Caribbean Romantic Islands

Privacy-seeking couples love the 17 rustic, French Colonial cottages that dot the gardens of this former 18th-century cocoa plantation. The Browns, longtime owners of the estate, are hands on when it comes to the onsite restaurant, which serves meals drawn from old family recipe, crafted to incorporate oranges, lemons, and limes from the family’s own citrus grove. They’ll also happily shuttle you to nearby Jalousie Beach and entertain you with tales of growing up on the land, but they know when to fade in the background when you want to hole up in your TV-less room, snooze in the outdoor hammock, or hang out on the veranda staring at the Petit Piton.

Anguilla may be tiny but it’s gifted with 33 secluded, white sand beaches, cooling ocean breezes, and magnificent sunsets. The casual elegance of its resorts, the intimacy of the private villas, and the island’s natural beauty make it one of the prime destinations for romance in the Caribbean.

Petite Nevis is a tropical dream – palm-fringed, tranquil, and pristine. It’s the laid-back ambience that makes Nevis tops for a romantic getaway. The lovingly revived plantations, now upscale inns, provide the perfect backdrop for sealing a vow or snuggling up with that special someone.

A volcanic island rising from the azure sea, tiny Saba is an unhurried, tropical enclave with only four villages, great hiking, and beautiful beaches. The Dutch island breathes romance, especially in the rainforest, where dewy-eyed couples occasionally choose to tie the knot beneath breadfruit and palm trees.

It’s the combination of powdery white beaches, gourmet French bistros, enchanting villages and tropical sunshine that make St. Barts so dreamy. Just about any activity you pursue here has romance-rekindling potential, from walking hand-in-hand along the beach to swimming in secluded coves to exploring the island’s verdant interior.

If you’re looking to get away from it all with your loved one, head to St. Vincent and the Grenadines – the 32-island archipelago is known for its refreshing lack of crowds, not to mention white-sand beaches and sky-blue seas. Hang out on posh Mustique, isolated Canouan, or tiny Palm Island.

A romantic break in tiny Tobago can mean walking along the white sands of out-of-the-way beaches, watching the sun setting from a lookout point above Charlotteville village, relaxing in spring-water pools at Argyle Falls, sunbathing in aquamarine bays, or spotting hummingbirds and butterflies on a walk through Tobago Forest Reserve.

It’s the spotless beaches, deserted cays, fresh breezes, turquoise waters, starlit skies, and marvelous inns and villas that make Turks & Caicos a great choice for a romantic escape. The tropical Shangri-La vibe will make you want to snuggle up and whisper sweet nothings.