Antigua Honeymoons

When deciding where to stay for your Antigua honeymoon, you’ll have plenty of options. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive resort, Sandals Grande Antigua is the ideal choice. Exclusively for adults, this five-star spot boasts 11 restaurants, seven bars and endless activities. Plus, you’ll be right on the pure-white sands of Dickenson Bay, the longest beach in Antigua.

Alternatively, take a look at Carlisle Bay. Home to just 87 luxurious suites, this beautiful hotel is all about exclusivity. Take some time out in your plush suite, where you can unwind in your deep-soaking bathtub and sip cocktails on your terrace. Stroll along the powdery beach, or have a therapeutic massage for two in the spa.

Or you could retreat to Blue Waters Resort & Spa, tucked away in the northwest corner of Antigua. Relax on the picturesque beach, enjoy a pamper session in the spa, and dine in the stunning clifftop restaurant. And, at the end of each day, you can return to your elegant suite or private villa.

Like most Caribbean isles, Antigua is home to an array of impressive beaches, featuring turquoise waters, sugary sands and nodding palm trees. Dickenson Bay is the island’s most famous beach, and a must-visit on your Antigua honeymoon. A mile of powdery sand is brushed by clear seas, and the bay is protected by an off-shore reef, making it great for swimming. There are lots of watersports available here, too, including jet-skiing, kayaking and sailing.

But if you’re looking for a secluded beach for a romantic picnic, consider visiting Half Moon Bay. Pristine and unspoiled, this swathe of blush-coloured sand is often empty, although you’ll probably spy a few windsurfers in the sea. Just make sure you pack everything you need for the day, as this rugged spot doesn’t have any facilities.
For something in-between popular and rustic, consider travelling east to Long Bay. With calm waters, talc-white sands and a scattering of restaurants, this picturesque beach strikes the perfect balance between tranquility and practicality.

If you can drag yourself away from the beach, you’ll find plenty of other things to do on your Antigua honeymoon. See the island from the ocean, as you charter your own boat and take it out on to the Caribbean Sea on a full-day excursion. You’re bound to spot lots of romantic coves on your way – why not stop for a snorkel or a laidback picnic?

Inland, meanwhile, Antigua’s lush interior offers all kind of adventures. If you’re a pair of adrenaline junkies, you could go zip-lining through the trees. Or, if you’d prefer something a little more relaxing, hop in a double kayak and paddle through the tropical mangroves, looking out for exotic birds.

When you fancy a spot of sightseeing, you should make tracks for Shirley Heights Lookout. Hike to the top to admire the staggering views across English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour. For a touch of romance, why not time your walk to coincide with sunset? You can sit back with a glass of fruity rum punch, listen to traditional Caribbean music, and watch the sun sink below the horizon.

This tropical island is warm all year round, but winter is the best time for your Antigua honeymoon – which is perfect timing if you’re planning to get married in summer or autumn. Between December and April, you can look forward to plenty of sunshine, minimal rainfall and average temperatures of 26°C, although the mercury often reaches 30°C. February to April is the driest time of year.

Due to the season’s lovely weather, winter is also the most expensive time to visit Antigua. So if you’re travelling on a budget, you could consider booking your honeymoon for November or May, when you can expect good weather and affordable prices. You might get the odd rain shower, but there’ll still be plenty of sunshine.

July to October is hurricane season, so this time of year is best avoided.