Picking the right stretch of sand can make or break a honeymoon, and one beach in the Bahamas has just been crowned the Caribbean's best for newlyweds. Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island takes the number one spot in a new roundup of the region's 25 top honeymoon beaches, thanks to its bright white sand and vivid Atlantic-blue water.
What makes a great honeymoon beach, beyond the postcard view? The best pairings put accommodation, food and atmosphere within easy reach of your towel. At Cabbage Beach, the standout stay is The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, which combines the shoreline with the manicured Versailles Gardens, private spa villas and oceanfront dining at its Dune restaurant. Couples who want more going on can base themselves at Atlantis Paradise Island, with its long list of restaurants, pools and activities, while Paradise Island Beach Club offers a quieter alternative: two-bedroom villas steps from the sand.
A day here writes itself. Morning under a beach umbrella, a lazy lunch overlooking the water, then a late-afternoon walk along the shore as the heat eases off. Paradise Island itself is easy to reach via Nassau, with plenty of flight connections from the US and beyond.
Elsewhere in the Caribbean, the list highlights beaches where the setting shapes the whole trip. Grand Case on the French side of St Martin lets you swim in the morning, wander to a bakery for croissants, and settle in for a waterfront dinner at night — a beach with genuine culinary pedigree. Over on Anguilla, Rendezvous Bay is all about the simple pleasures: long walks on a wide, soft-sand beach, rum punches and views across the water to St Martin, close enough to hop over for a day trip.
The full 25 span the region and cater to different styles of couple, from small, intimate hotels to full-service all-inclusives. The common thread is convenience — a memorable restaurant, a beach bar worth returning to, or the right hotel within a short walk of the water.
Why it matters: honeymoon budgets are hard-earned and time off is precious, so choosing a beach that matches your pace — lively and amenity-rich like Cabbage Beach, or slow and low-key like Rendezvous Bay — matters more than chasing the most photographed shoreline. Couples planning a wedding should book well ahead for peak winter months, when Caribbean resorts fill up fast.
