After checking out these five amazing (and budget-friendly) islands, we say let the champagne breakfasts and sunset strolls begin. It's your honeymoon: take two! Be sure to use these travel tips to save some money!
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The Bahamas
Where to stay:
On Eleuthera, you’ll unwind the moment you set foot inside The Cove’s serene beach front cottages (from $245). The doors don’t have locks, but don’t worry—the only thing that’s likely to wander inside your room is an island gecko (800-552-5960).Where to eat:
Head to the cozy, romantic Café Matisse in Nassau (242-356-7012). In Eleuthera, check out Tippy’s Restaurant, Bar & Beach for seafood served near the sand (877-677-9539 for reservations).What to do:
-Take kite-boarding lessons.-Be James Bond and gamble.
-People watch at Atlantis.
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Jamaica
Perfect for:
The couple who likes it low key -- with low price tagsWhere to stay:
Jakes boutique resort in Treasure Beach on the southern coast of Jamaica feels like the middle of nowhere -- in a good way (from $150 per night; 877-JAMAIC8).What to eat:
If you don't feel like leaving Jakes, enjoy a casual island meal at the resort's Jack Sprat Restaurant. Or try the open-air Rockhouse Restaurant, one of Negril’s top eateries (876-957-4373). Order the Red Stripe-battered snapper.What to do:
-Tour the Appleton Estate rum distillery and enjoy samples on the house (ya, mon!). (876-963-9215-7)-Catch a cool reggae show at Rick’s Cafe in Negril -- just be sure to arrive for a sunset view. (876-957-0380)
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Dominican Republic
Perfect for:
Savvy travelers who want to try something off the beaten path.Where to stay:
At Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Plata, you'll lose the private island feeling -- and a chunk of the price tag -- but you'll have direct access to the 1.5-mile Cofresi beach. Fees start at $115 per person, not including airfare.What to eat:
Head to Capitan Cook on Playa El Cortecito in Punta Cana. (809-552-1061) In Puerto Plata, go to Lucia at the Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Resort for a romantic dinner. (866-376-7831)-Tee off at premier Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog golf course, named for the jagged coral it’s built on that resembles canine teeth. (800-877-3643)
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Turks and Caicos
Perfect for:
The busy pair that hasn't been getting enough nooky!Where to stay:
The twin resorts Ocean Club and Ocean Club West on Grace Bay Beach offer a casual Caribbean vibe amid the high-end resorts that dominate Provo. What you give up in marble you’ll gain in chill, laid-back island ambience (from $209 and $219, respectively; 800-457-8787).What to eat:
Make like rock stars and do dinner at Parallel23. (866-877-7256) For a casual beach lunch, head to Hemingway’s for mango shrimp salad and finish off with Key lime pie. (877-777-2637)What to do:Deep-sea fishing, anyone? Take a full- and half-day charter so you can reel ’em in.
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St. Lucia
Perfect for:
The trendy duo who wants to stay on the "it" islandWhere to stay:
At the colorful Coco Palm in Rodney Bay Village, you'll find trendy bars and eateries as well as Reduit Beach (from $125; 758-456-2800).What to eat:
Ku de Ta serves delish Thai food (758-458-4968) and the Treehouse Restaurant serves fab tropical fusion dishes. (800-223-1108)What to do:
- Go on a guided rain forest tour. Local guides know where to hike and stop for swims in waterfall pools.- See the amazing Pitons. If you're near Rodney Bay, take a catamaran cruise down to Soufrière that stops for snorkeling in Marigot Bay.
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