I’m on a mini-vacation in San Diego, before I head further west for a Hawaii wedding. Figured I’d finally post some pictures of our Caribbean honeymoon! We enjoyed a week cruise starting in Barbados and wrapped it all up with a week stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Jamaica. Our cruise was from Barbados to St. Lucia, Antigua, San Juan, St. Thomas and Dominica. Then 7 days later, 3 shades darker and 20lbs heavier…we flew over to Jamaica to continue our honeymoon!
We got in late and stayed at a hotel the night before meeting up with the Carnival Destiny.
We woke up for breakfast and this view!
Kim was loving every minute!
Newlyweds!
All aboard…
St. Lucia was our first port of call.
For $1 you can pose with a snake on the side of the road.
This was another guy down the road. Not sure what was more scary…the snake or the guy!
Antiguan kids play at school.
This guy was the “big boss man” of the private beach we went to. From horse back riding, to wave runner, to drink…this was the man to talk to.
The private beaches are more controlled in regards to peddlers. This was one of the only people that approached us selling jewelry. He was nice and not pushy!
San Juan’s doors are beautiful.
Propaganda on the streets.
St. Thomas was wonderful!
On our way to the Barbados airport…to head over to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Fireworks for the 4th!
Room service at the Ritz…this is what a honeymoon should be all about.
Hints:
- Don’t wear anything camouflage while on your Caribbean honeymoon. Apparently, this is considered impersonating an officer and they can confiscate your clothes right off your back! I had to turn my shorts inside out in the plane restroom. Boy I felt like an idiot walking around the airport with my pockets hanging out! Guess it could have been worse…walking around in skivvies.
- While flying around the islands pay close attention to whether you’re supposed to transfer or depart. Most times the flights make many stops on the smaller islands before your final destination. Don’t ask……
- Ask about the all-inclusive packages. At the resorts, food and drinks are very expensive so an all-inclusive package will have a set price which should work out to be cheaper. This way you won’t feel as guilty ordering the $30 triple chocolate cheese cake….mmmmmmm.
~Rob
Ahhh yes, too bad I forgot I had read that and didn’t remember it for our honeymoon…Brian had kinda the same issue. Go figure!