Honeymoon in Jamaica

You may exchange vows over the Blue Lagoon in Port Antonio; at Lovers Leap, near the South Coast’s rugged edge; or on Negril’s cliffs at sunset. Or you may select a secret garden in Ocho Rios, a stately old church in Kingston, or an elegant great house in Montego Bay. To think…these are just a few of the possibilities for a memorable event.

Our resort areas each have a special charm and all are perfect for an unforgettable honeymoon. Let Portie’s quiet allure and natural beauty cast its romantic spell; be captivated by Negril’s seven-mile stretch of powdery sand, or relax under one of Ocho Rios’s many waterfalls. Discover the South Coast, and let wild things happen or create a shared past in Jamaica’s historic capital city, Kingston.

Float down a quiet river on a bamboo raft made for two, bicycle along misty mountain trails, pick up a honeymoon memento at a local craft market or enjoy a candlelit dinner at a beachside restaurant. At night, make ‘riddims’ of your own at a local reggae club…

Here in this one-love paradise, the perfect honeymoon awaits you…

THE MOST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

Reach Falls

(Manchioneal): East of Port Antonio, this is one of the oft-photographed beauty spots of the Caribbean. Visitors enter a virgin rainforest for a cooling dip and perhaps some nude lovemaking under the watery cascades.

Goldeneye

(Oracabessa; ): An intimate and romantic retreat east of Ocho Rios, this is our favorite spot in Jamaica for a tryst with your own “secret agent.” This is where then-owner Ian Fleming created the character 007, James Bond. Rock stars and other celebs often seek it out.

The Blue Lagoon

(Port Antonio; ): Another beauty spot, this is where teenage Brooke Shields swam nude in the film of the same name. You can have the same experience in an enchanted pool fed by a natural amphitheater. The water, 56m (186 ft.) deep at its deepest point, is said to have aphrodisiac powers-which you’ll have to determine for yourself.

Bloomfield Great House

(Mandeville; ): If you should ever grow nostalgic for the Jamaica that used to be, plan a dinner at this historic house set on 2 hectares (5 acres) of beautiful landscaping. After a drink on the old-fashioned veranda, enjoy an elegantly presented and good-tasting meal in a colonial setting of long ago0.

YS Falls

(Black River): The best place to escape for a romantic picnic is along the coast east of Negril. Three kilometers (2 miles) north of the port of Black River, in a “Me Tarzan, You Jane” setting, you can actually swing from an overhead vine or a jungle rope into cooling ponds made by the waterfall.

THE BEST HONEYMOON RESORTS

Sandals

(Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios; .): These resorts pride themselves on fun, food, and drink, laid out in abundance and all paid for in advance-no tips or bills here. Staff members bring heroic amounts of community spirit and enthusiasm to weddings. All the properties are high-quality, but Sandals Royal Caribbean at Montego Bay and Sandals Dunn’s River at Ocho Rios are probably the best in the chain.

Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club

(Montego Bay; ): This resort offers honeymooners deluxe oceanview rooms and cottages fronting a near-perfect crescent-shaped beach. There are lots of activities, too, such as aerobics, tennis, swimming, and, most definitely, golf.

Jake’s

(Treasure Beach; ): Funky and idiosyncratic, this is a really offbeat choice for a honeymoon where no one will find you. Set on a remote rocky beach, the place is small and personal.

Jamaica Inn

(Ocho Rios; ): Winston Churchill slept in a suite here; if you can’t afford that suite, there are plenty of other classy rooms fine for honeymooners. The resort opens onto a private cove with powdery champagne-colored sand and maintains a British colonial aura of formality.

Grand Sport Villa Golf Resort & Spa

(Ocho Rios; ): The honeymoon villas at this stately, plantation-style spa and resort are perfect private retreats for newlyweds. Each has a private attendant and pool. Guests are pampered with massages, pedicures, and manicures. The resort is all-inclusive, and there’s a range of sports facilities.

Blue Lagoon Villas

(Port Antonio; ): A favorite with movie stars visiting “off the record,” this pocket of posh is pure luxury: Each plush villa comes with a dedicated chef, housekeeper, and butler. Break out your wallet.

Sans Souci Resort & Spa

(Ocho Rios; ): Sink into one of the whirlpool tubs in the elegant marble bathrooms here-with your newly acquired spouse, of course-and the day is yours. This is a far classier joint than the Sandals properties. An on-site spa and clothing-optional beach are also alluring for many couples.

Breezes Runaway Bay

(Runaway Bay; ): Ten kilometers (6 miles) west of Ocho Rios, this all-inclusive hotel re-creates the South Seas on Jamaican soil. It’s stylish, with luxurious accommodations and good food. Activities include reggae classes.