The Bahamas - A Hot Caribbean Honeymoon Destination

You and your fiancée have set the date, sent out invitations and even found the perfect wedding dress. But have you put much thought into how you want to spend your honeymoon? Just a short hop from Florida, the islands of the Bahamas are the best Caribbean honeymoon destination.

The capital city of Nassau on Grand Bahamas Island is only 178 miles from Miami. Flights are frequent and short. Enjoy the island life without spending hours cramped in an airplane seat. Inexpensive cruises are another option and frequently depart from ports in Florida.

The Bahamas are an are part of the island chain that includes Cuba and Hispaniola. There are 29 main islands and hundreds of isolated cays and islets to explore. You do need your passport to visit the Bahamas. But since it was settled by the British, the national language is English so you don’t even have to worry if you will remember your eighth grade Spanish!

The Bahamas offer a fantastic range of activities for activities. In the morning you can ride horses on the beach. Later you can experience the bustle of the city in Nassau for lunch and end the day by catching a hop to a more remote island for a romantic sea side dinner. Island hopping is easy with frequent flights in small planes. Another favorite way to experience the island hopping life is to sail between the islands. You can rent a sail boat with a guide for a day and see dozens of beautiful hideaways.

Like many tropical areas, the Bahamas really only experience two seasons: wet and dry. High temperatures consistently remain in the 70s and 80s year round. The great thing is the Bahamas are at their driest when the US is suffering the depths of Winter. Even the “wet” season in the Bahamas is dry compared to many destinations.

The natural beauty of the Bahamas is legendary. The area boasts the clearest Caribbean waters and miles of beautiful beaches with names like Alabaster and the Fountain of Youth . If you enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving, the sparkling blue waters will beacon you to explore reef formations teeming with colorful fish.

You want your honeymoon to be the experience of a lifetime. With so much natural beauty, great activities for couples and easy travel, the Bahamas are the best honeymoon destination in the Caribbean. The only drawback is once you have experienced the beauty of the Bahamas and the short travel distance, you’ll likely be hooked and come back for more romantic getaways!