Sexy spots for white-sand lazy days and romantic
Hermitage Bay, Antigua
Why
Barefoot luxury at its finest, with 25 deluxe cottages on powder white sand or perched above a private cove of turquoise water. Locally sourced and organic cuisine, friendly top-notch service, and the ultimate in privacy
Love Nest
Open-air beds, private plunge pool, outdoor shower, Italian linens, freestanding tubs, and canopied beds add to the charm
Post Wedding Pampering
Indulge in the Art of Love Treatment in your cottage: a Mother-of-Pearl body scrub, bath with Champagne, and azure sea views, blissfully followed by a warm-oil wrap, scalp therapy, and side-by-side body massages
When Not Lazing About
Try the dawn meditation and morning yoga class on the spa deck; take a windsurfing lesson or kayak the bay
Don’t Miss
Historic Shirley Heights Lookout Bar on Sunday afternoon for its festive barbeque and dance party. Enjoy its 18th-century fort buildings and epic view of the yacht-studded harbors and neighboring islands as the Halcyon Steel Orchestra drums the sun into the sea
Local Flavor
Win the bartender’s respect by ordering an Old Fashioned Rum Punch—the non-touristy version with a single cherry and sprinkle of nutmeg on top
Take Home
Susie’s Hot Sauce—the original spicy Caribbean condiment birthed and made in Antigua since 1960
Rancho Pescadero, Mexico
Why
This former private hacienda expanded into a gorgeous boutique resort with 27 suites overlooking a palm grove and the Pacific. Lounging beds on the beach, fire pits, inventive blender drinks poolside, and barrels of tasty house tequila
Love Nest
Colorful canopies drape over comfy melt-into-the-sheets beds; hip Balinese furniture, deep soak tubs, and ocean view decks with swing chairs
Post Wedding Pampering
A romantic dinner for two on the beach featuring daily fresh catch prepared by chef Bueno (Jean-Georges-trained) with your own fire pit, tiki torches, and guitar serenade
When Not Lazing About
Horseback ride along the crashing surf or hang ten at the nearby surf break
Don’t Miss
Natural wonders like breaching gray whales (Nov.-April), hatching sea turtles (Oct.), or a swim with the whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez (Aug.-Oct.)
Local Flavor
Head to the nearby artist village of Todos Santos for sunset rooftop drinks at Guaycura and a candlelit dinner in the sculpture garden of Michael’s art gallery
Take Home
Artisan mountain pottery, handmade hammocks,and Baja Beans coffee
Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji
Why
It’s a South Pacific paradise on a remote tropical island with 16 thatched-roof vales (Fijian homes) surrounded by a sapphire sea and a coral reef teaming with sea life
Love Nest
Spacious airy digs with high sea-grass ceiling, spa tub, ocean-view bed, two sun decks for lounging, and infinity plunge-pool with dramatic views
Post Wedding Pampering
After a day in the salt and sun, get silky soft skin with the Island Wrap Couples Treatment: a coconut and sugarcane body wrap
When Not Lazing About
Live out that desert island fantasy with just the two of you: Take a boat trip to Sand Quay for skinny-dipping, a picnic, and romance in solitude
Don’t Miss
The Sunday church service in the village on nearby Beqa island, where the melodious voices of the children’s and adult choirs will give you goose bumps
Local Flavor
Partake in a traditional kava ceremony and sip the ceremonial grog made from ground bark of the pepper tree to honor Fijian culture with your local hosts at the Banyan Bar
Take Home
Decorative tapa cloth made from pounded tree bark and worn at traditional weddings—to remind you to renew your vows in Fiji one day
Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Costa Rica
Why
Green hotel tucked into a 1,000-acre pristine nature reserve overlooking the ocean; mind-blowing interaction with animals and a chance to feel the pulse of the jungle
Love Nest
Airy thatched bungalow with bamboo furnishings, garden, outdoor shower, ocean views, and monkeys as neighbors
Post Wedding Pampering
In-room couples massage at your lofty perch with the songs of 400 bird species as a soundtrack
When Not Lazing About
Surf the nearby famous wave Pavones or trek through Corcovado National Park, home to pumas, tapirs, coatimundi, and more
Don’t Miss
Enjoying a Tico Sour cocktail atop the property’s observation tower, 50 feet up, where you are eye to eye with toucans, sloths, and spider monkeys
Local Flavor
Don rubber boots and take a guided rainforest hike with the local naturalists to see waterfalls and wildlife
Take Home
The satisfaction of giving back by planting a tree in the private nature reserve in honor of your lasting love
GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, Jamaica
Photography by Christian Horan
Why
Lush gorgeous estate where author Ian Fleming dreamed up James Bond, now owned by hotelier/music mogul Chris Blackwell, who discovered Bob Marley and U2
Love Nest
Choose from villas, beach cottages, and lagoon suites. All have Eden-like gardens, outdoor showers, hammocks, chic design, and hypnotic views
Post Wedding Pampering
Swim up or kayak to Field Spa set on the lagoon for a deep-tissue massage and outdoor Bush Bath soak with healing wild ginger and pimenta from Blackwell’s own farm
When Not Lazing About
Paddleboard the lagoon or jet ski along the coast
Don’t Miss
A bike ride to Firefly, rumored to be Captain Morgan’s lookout, for Champagne and stunning Caribbean sunsets
Local Flavor
While on a garden tour, have Ramsey, the resident historian who has worked on the property since Ian Fleming’s days, regale you with his tales
Take Home
Blackwell Rum, a smooth sipper to remind you of those steamy Jamaican nights
