Antigua and Barbuda has claimed the title of the Caribbean's ultimate honeymoon destination, topping Caribbean Journal's latest ranking of the ten best honeymoon spots across the region — with Hodges Bay Resort and Spa among the properties singled out for helping the twin-island nation secure the distinction.
"No Island Makes a Stronger Case"
Caribbean Journal Deputy Travel Editor Karen Udler made no secret of the reasoning behind the top ranking. "No island makes a stronger case for the honeymoon than Antigua and Barbuda, where the romance runs the full distance from grand all-inclusives to hushed luxury hideaways," she wrote in the publication's feature.
Caribbean Journal noted that Antigua and Barbuda's famous 365 beaches, its adults-only all-inclusive options, and the depth of its luxury resort offerings make it the rare destination where couples can tailor their honeymoon experience precisely to their taste — whether celebratory or secluded.
Hodges Bay Leads the North Shore
Hodges Bay Resort and Spa was among the properties specifically highlighted in the feature, with the publication describing it as bringing a sleek, contemporary edge to the island's north shore experience.
Other properties mentioned alongside Hodges Bay included Hammock Cove, Hermitage Bay, Jumby Bay, and Carlisle Bay — collectively forming what Caribbean Journal described as the Caribbean's deepest bench of romantic places to stay.
The Value of the Honeymoon Market
The feature, published on June 23, also noted that honeymoon travel has become one of the most powerful forces in Caribbean tourism, with newlyweds booking longer stays, spending more freely, and returning for anniversaries.
The recognition adds to an extraordinary run of international accolades for Antigua and Barbuda's tourism sector in recent months. The twin-island nation was recently named the Caribbean's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination 2025 by the World Culinary Awards, featured as a destination on BBC MasterChef to millions of British viewers, and promoted extensively during Caribbean Week in New York. The Caribbean Journal honeymoon ranking underscores that Antigua and Barbuda's appeal spans not just food and culture, but the full spectrum of the premium travel experience — and that the destination's world-class beaches and resort offering remain its most powerful calling card for couples beginning their lives together.
