Guest Post: The Caribbean's Top Five Romantic Resorts

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By Karen Schaler

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away and romance in the air, it’s the perfect time to think about your next romantic getaway—and the sugar sand beaches, sensational sunsets and crystal-clear turquoise water are just some of the magical ingredients making the Caribbean an ideal destination for romance, relaxation and rejuvenation. The following fab five resorts will have you and your partner on cloud nine in no time!

Jumby Bay
West Indies, Off Antigua

Privacy is the name of the game at Jumby Bay, a 300-acre, all-inclusive, private island paradise that has just re-opened after a $28 million dollar renovation giving the resort a new spa, new suites, new restaurants and a stunning oceanfront infinity edge pool. Intimate and relaxing, with only 40 guest suites, Jumby Bay is world renowned for its two phenomenal beaches and quality of guest services. Don’t miss: Private beach dinner for two under the stars followed by stargazing with resident astrologer David Stubbs.

For more information: www.jumbybayresort.com and www.jumbybayblog.com

Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Virgin Gorda, BVI

Whether you’re looking to stay right on the beach or high on a cliff top, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is set up on 500 lush beachfront acres offering deluxe guestrooms, villas and hexagonal shaped cottages. With a crescent-shaped sugar sand beach, three award-winning restaurants and one of the top rated spas in the Caribbean, Little Dix is the perfect place for taking long walks on the beach and sipping champagne at sunset. Don’t miss: The “Beach Drop” where you can be dropped off at seven remote beaches around the island for your own private time together.

For more information: www.littledixbay.com

CuisinArt Resort & Spa
Anguilla

Taking its inspiration from the Greek island of Mykonos, the CuisinArt Resort & Spa features 93 romantic whitewashed villas and suites, all with remarkable views of the Caribbean. Stroll through CuisinArt’s fragrant botanical garden, sip signature cocktails at the bar or relax at the Venus spa. Don’t miss: A private candlelight wine tasting in the resorts own 3600 bottle wine cellar.

For more information: www.cuisinartresort.com

Peter Island Resort & Spa
British Virgin Islands

This private island resort features 52 elegant Caribbean inspired rooms and three lavish villas. A celebrity favorite, this all-inclusive resort is known as the place to escape for peaceful indulgence. Don’t miss: Spending some time on “Honeymoon Beach”, the resort’s smallest beach where there are only two lounge chairs under one single thatched umbrella.

For more information: www.peterisland.com

The Regent Palms
Turks & Caicos

Just steps from Grace Bay Beach, one of the top rated beaches in the world, at the Regent Palms you’ll find 72 spacious suites where every detail down to the custom made linens is taken care of. A midnight swim, under the stars in the property’s stunning infinity swimming pool is what dreams are made of. Don’t miss: Al fresco dining on the Mansion’s terrace at award-winning Parallel23 restaurant.

For more information: www.regenthotels.com/thepalms

Karen Schaler is the author of Travel Therapy: Where Do You Need to Go and the editor of www.traveltherapytrips.com. She’s a freelance Travel Correspondent for ABC News Now & the New York Daily News.

Photo of Peter Island Resort © Karen Schaler