By Susan Breslow Sardone
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Frequent flights from the United States to the nearby Bahamas in the
Caribbean and a wide range of resorts lure romantic couples to this
island nation every year. Whether you prefer a resort that is in the
midst of the action or removed from it, you can take your their choice
in the Bahamas -- after all, there are some 700 islands in the
archipelago. Among the ample places to kick back, order a piña colada,
and let the sun and the sunsets work their magic are the resorts below.
1. SANDALS EMERALD BAY
Sandals Resorts’ all-inclusive resort
began life as the Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma — and it has held
onto its luxurious provenance. Five restaurants, a daily delivery of
fresh fruit, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, and 24-hour room service help
honeymoon couples to keep up their strength. Beach lovers have a mile of
sand to stretch out on. Those who prefer pool swimming have three pools
plus a half-acre freshwater oasis with a Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, and
center fire pit.
2. SANDALS ROYAL BAHAMANIAN RESORT & SPA[post_ads_2]
Created as a honeymoon haven, this Bahamas resort is strictly
adults-only. It's also an AAA Four-Diamond Award winner with eight
restaurants and romantic Versailles-like gardens in addition to its
extensive swimming pool and swath of beach shaded by palapas and beach
umbrellas.
3. ONE&ONLY OCEAN CLUB SPA
Think sheer white curtains blowing in the breeze, beautifully
designed contemporary rooms, elegant meals, a classic swimming pool, and
authentic French Cloister statues leading all the way up to the
horizon. A millionaire's private playground in the 1960s, One&Only
Ocean Club is among the exclusive Bahamas resorts that attracts the
beautiful people.
4. COVE ATLANTIS
A resort-within-a resort, Cove Atlantis
is the upscale tower hotel in the Bahamas that is part of Atlantis mega
resort. Sleek, romantic and contemporary, it is geared more toward
adults than families, yet its guests have full access to the spectacular
water features spread throughout the rest of Atlantis. These include
Aquaventure, a mile-long circular river ride on inner tubes that
features rapids and a 120-foot water slide complex with three slides as
well as a dolphin preserve.
5. ATLANTIS RESORT ROYAL TOWERS
The Bahamas' best-known mega-resort (you'll recognize its iconic pink Royal Towers), Atlantis Resort
has it all: A mysterious theme based on the lost continent of Atlantis,
multiple lodging choices (at multiple price points), water water
everywhere, restaurants that range from an abundant cafe to fine dining
venues, and the biggest casino in the Bahamas. What Atlantis also has is
families -- so as long as you're okay with kids on the beach, in the
pool, and in the hallways -- you'll appreciate the energy of this
resort.
6. GRAYCLIFF HOTEL[post_ads_2]
While other Bahamas resorts are bright any shiny, Graycliff
maintains a romantic, sun-mote-speckled ambiance. Lace curtains, mature
trees, shadows and light add to the mystique and allure of this
historic and traditional property in the gloaming.
7. GREEN TURTLE CLUB AND MARINA
Set on tiny Green Turtle Cay on Abaco, a Bahamas “Out island” that measures just one mile wide by three miles long, Green Turtle Club is an exemplar of the quieter, British-accented Caribbean.
8. GRAND LUCAYAN
A full-service beach resort complex on Grand Bahama Island only
55 miles off the coast of south Florida, Grand Lucayan is a big,
bustling, exciting place where couples can wed on the beach. Guests
particularly rave about the swimming pool's bar that overlooks the
ocean.
9. TREASURE CAY BEACH RESORT AND MARINA
This 1,500-acre beach resort is located on the Bahamas Out Island
of Abaco. On "one of the ten best beaches in the world," according to
National Geographic. And if you find golf romantic, Treasure Cay resort
has an 18-hole, 6985 yard championship golf course designed by Dick
Wilson.
10. THE COVE ELEUTHERA
Want to really get away from it all and chill? There's very
little doing on this Bahamanian Out Island forty minutes from Miami, and
that's just the way the couples who visit like it. Guests give high
praise to the two beautiful private beaches with beach beds, lap pool,
sunset bar, spa, casual grill, and more formal eatery.
