Bahamas honeymoon

Boasting white sand beaches and vivid turquoise waters, Paradise Island makes an ideal luxury honeymoon destination with upscale shopping and fine dining. Birdwatching, diving, and snorkeling opportunities are also available. The offshore waters are home to coral reefs and the occasional shipwreck.

To add a bit of adventure to your honeymoon, spend some time on Grand Bahama Island. Explore the island's national parks and forests on horseback, or investigate underwater caves. Take in the serenity of Gold Rock Beach during low tide, and join a scenic sunset cruise in the evening. At night, take to the island's welcoming lounges, bars, and clubs.

This outlying chain of islands caters to honeymooners seeking a mix of discovery and romance. Rent a boat to visit some of the 150 nearby cays, for some couples time on beaches surrounded by turquoise waters. Visit Mermaid's Reef to snorkel in waters teeming with fish. After your time out, stop in Hope Town and admire the colonial-style houses and lighthouse.

Newlyweds adore Andros for its tranquil beaches. The largest island in the Bahamas offers plentiful options for seclusion that also include freshwater lakes and several national parks brimming with vegetation and wildlife. Its barrier reef is the world's third largest, and is among the top Caribbean scuba diving spots.

With largely untouched beaches, blue holes, and underground lakes, and hiking, Cat Island should be on your shortlist for a Bahamas honeymoon. One highlight is making the walk up Mount Alvernia, the highest point of the Bahamas that's about 200ft high.

The Bahamas' white and pink sand beaches are generally free of crowds, allowing you to enjoy a piece of paradise in seclusion. Many offer activities such as diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, and sailing. Some top beaches include Cabbage Beach (Paradise Island), Xanadu (Grand Bahama Island), Tahiti Beach (Elbow Cay), and Kamalame Cay Beach (Andros Island).

The waters of the Bahamas abound with diverse marine life. You'll easily be swimming among rays, angelfish, butterflyfish, and sharks. For a chance to swim with dolphins, join an excursion offered by a specialized local tour operator.

Big Major Cay on Exuma Island is home to a colony of porkers that are very people-friendly. These feral pigs can often be found happily swimming in the waters off the beach, and may even greet you as you approach on your boat. If you're looking for a unique adventure during your Bahamas honeymoon, hanging out with Exuma's pigs is just the thing for you.

Exploring the Bahamas by boat allows you to discover hidden coves, isolated cays, and more. You'll travel along at a leisurely pace, with the sun and sea breezes your companions. Enjoy sunsets on empty beaches, and dive among pastel-colored corals abounding with sea life.