I feature many real honeymoons on here, but what makes this one really special is that Isaiah and Dana visited Hotel Le Toiny in St Barths and The Viceroy Resort in Anguilla just as we did on the trip I recently featured (Part 1 | Part 2). Now you get to hear all about the hotels and islands from a honeymoon couple!
I’ve already told you so many of my favorite parts about St Barths and Anguilla that I’m excited to share what Dana and Isaiah had to say!
Choosing St Barths & Anguilla for their Honeymoon
We would have never chose St Barth’s or Anguilla without Katie. These two islands weren’t even on our radar! But after we filled out Katie’s first questionnaire, she sent us some amazing options for our honeymoon. From there, we had some decisions to make – and it came down to whether we wanted to go for the historical, touristy destinations of Italy and Greece, or the relaxing, tropical islands of St Barth’s and Anguilla. We always knew from the start that we wanted to travel somewhere new for the both of us. In the end, we chose St Barth’s and Anguilla because we knew we were going to need some tranquility in our lives. These two remote places definitely had that and lots of history to boot!
Unforgettable Moment
In Anguilla, we had a blast traveling to Scilly Cay, which is basically an extremely tiny island along Anguilla where they serve HUGE portions of lobster, crayfish, and chicken for lunch. With no electricity on the island, they rely on a large abundance of charcoal grills to prepare their food fresh daily. Not only was Scilly Cay beautiful, but it was also fun! We went with another honeymoon couple who we met at our resort and we all drank way too many Rum Punches and finished our gigantic plates of food in no time. We’d definitely go back!
What they Loved
At Hotel Le Toiny in St Barth’s, we of course loved having our own pool right outside our humongous private villa; and the fact that breakfast was served on our porch each morning was definitely a plus! Having that was everything and more than we could have ever asked for. But mostly, we loved getting to know the island, the history behind it, and the French people who occupy it. We found everyone to be extremely nice, helpful, and interesting. Aside from all that, the food was insane! We ate Top Chef meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday.
The Viceroy Resort in Anguilla was the highlight of the second part of our trip. Not only was it extremely pristine and gorgeous, but it was so big, that we were able to lay out at the beach one day and try the various different pools (including this infinity pool) within the resort the other days. We also LOVED the spa! My brother and sister-in-law got us a couples message to their spa as our wedding gift and it was so heavenly that we decided to go again to end our trip on a high note.
Cherished Memory
She said
For me, it would be our first night in Anguilla! It was a Monday and upon arrival, we were told there was a Manager’s Happy Hour in the Sunset Lounge later that night. We got ready and headed down to the bar where this happy hour was taking place, and immediately we were served complimentary drinks of our choice. I was taking in the beautiful scenery of the resort and people watching, of course, which is one of my favorite past-times. Then, we went to dinner at one of the Viceroy’s many restaurants, and afterwards, we danced the night away while DJ Sugar was spinning at the Sunset Lounge! We both had a blast and have great pictures showcasing how much fun we were having with each other!!
He Said
I loved St Barth’s, especially the night we had dinner at On the Rocks, located in the Eden Rock Hotel. The restaurant had a really cool ambiance and the food was unbelievable. We actually only ate appetizers and desserts and we were more than satisfied. It was a great night and we had the best time together.
Honemooner Hints
In St Barth’s, definitely rent a car but be aware that it is really scary to drive! Isaiah ended up loving it, but I was always nervous because the roads are not what we are used to. They were extremely rocky and mountainous! It was great to get out during the day and explore the island, but we always took cabs at night.
One of the best restaurants we ate at in St Barth’s was Bonito, set in the center of Gustavia, this restaurant is set on a cliff overlooking the city! The service was phenomenal.
Shopping in St Barth’s was great. One night, we shopped in the town of Gustavia and then went to a few bars for a drink, namely “Le Select” which was a total locals joint and famously known for where the song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” was written. Eventually, we went to dinner and made friends with some other Americans visiting the island. It was a blast!
In Anguilla, stay at the Viceroy! That would be our only advice! We saw other hotels and nothing came close to comparing.
Three Little Words
Dana: Hard to top!!!!
Isaiah: Unreal, unreal, unreal!
Does this sound like your perfect honeymoon? Contact me and I will take care of the rest!
Hotels: Hotel Le Toiny & Viceroy Anguilla
Planning: Ever After Honeymoons
All aboard! Jillian from 100 Layer Cake, Leila from Inspired by This, Jen from Green Wedding Shoes, Summer from Grey Likes Weddings, and our lovely photographer Jen Huang (along with all of our men) jumped onboard a boat for quick ride from Anguilla to enjoy the second part of the trip on the incredible island of St Barths.
I little insight into my love of these two islands starts with how they both offer such different experiences despite being so close to one another. Anguilla is super laid back and slow moving, with funky beach bars serving rum punch cocktails, and steel drum music. Arrive at St Barths for an incredibly European feel with beautiful architecture, amazing restaurants, a cute town, and exciting nightlife.
Our home during our time in St Barths was Hotel Le Toiny, my absolute favorite hotel in St Barths! This hotel features 15 private villas, each with a private pool and ocean views! It’s located in a really private and secluded area of the island, but still just a short drive to the incredible beaches, shops, and restaurants on the island. And one of my favorite things about this hotel is the amazing breakfast each morning, which you can choose to enjoy in your villa or to have in their restaurant.
We had so much fun during our time in St Barths! The first night we headed over to Hotel Carl Gustaf at Victoria’s Restaurant for an unbelievable three-course wine pairing dinner. The restaurant hosts gorgeous views of the main town in St Barths called Gustavia. Oh my goodness their salted carmel dessert was just heavenly!
The following evening we had drinks and appetizers at On The Rocks at Hotel Eden Rock which we loved! It was a perfect evening with great company, and the most amazing food! I would highly recommend having dinner there one evening while in St Barths!
The next day we headed over to Gouveneur Beach. Hotel Le Toiny provided towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling equipment, and a picnic lunch. This was not your average beach picnic – we were blown away by the most incredible lunch spread! Yum!
The Ensemble // Their Experiences
100 Layer Cake
Inspired by This
Green Wedding Shoes
Grey Likes Weddings
Jen Huang
Needless to say this trip was a complete success and we all had an unforgettable time. If you haven’t had chance to check out our time in Anguilla you definitely need to. I would also recommend perusing all the ladies blogs as well, they did a beautiful job capturing the trip!
A special offer for you honeymooners! Contact me to book your honeymoon at Hotel Le Toiny and you will receive a complimentary picnic lunch to bring to the beach one afternoon!
Planning: Ever After Honeymoons
Hotel: Hotel Le Toiny
Photographer: Jen Huang
I love working in the wedding industry, and that may be an understatement. One of the biggest reasons is all the fabulous friends I have made! I’ve been really blessed to have so many wedding bloggers be so sweet and feature Ever After Honeymoons on their blogs, and many of my clients discovered my services from being readers of these blogs. I decided it was time to show my appreciation.
So I thought… Who doesn’t love a vacation, especially one you don’t have to plan? Exactly.
I knew this vacation had to be unforgettable for my marvelous wedding bloggers, so I chose to visit two of my favorite islands and hotels, bring a photographer along to capture the trip, and let each of them feature their trip on their blogs to share these fabulous spots with their readers. And that is how the idea was born!
I spent an incredible week, and I had a blast with Jillian from 100 Layer Cake, Leila from Inspired by This, Jen from Green Wedding Shoes, Summer from Grey Likes Weddings, and our photogapher, Jen Huang. All of our men came along as well (lucky ducks!).
Our adventures began in Anguilla at the incredible Viceroy Resort. Oh my goodness, I love it here! This is a large resort which is spread out along the most amazing beaches I have ever seen. There is so much to treasure about this resort: the incredible design by Kelly Wearstler, the gorgeous beachfront pools, the fabulous restaurants with the most amazing food and drinks, the friendly genuine service, and of course the jaw dropping beaches.
The Viceroy Anguilla resort absolutely spoiled us! From massages at their spa, to cocktail parties, to a private dinner on the beach followed by a bonfire with s’mores, this was truly an unforgettable experience!
The best news is a really special offer I have, just for my clients. Contact me to book a stay at the Viceroy Anguilla Resort and you will receive a complimentary couples massage in their fabulous spa!
The Ensemble//Their Experiences
100 Layer Cake Part 1 / Part 2
Inspired by This
Green Wedding Shoes
Grey Likes Weddings
Jen Huang
On Thursday I’ll be sharing the second island we visited on the trip, St Barths!
Hotel: Viceroy Anguilla
Planning: Ever After Honeymoons
Photos: Jen Huang Photography
I’m excited to share another real honeymoon with you!
Andrew and Meghan decided to celebrate their honeymoon in Turks and Caicos because of it’s beautiful beach scenery and short plane ride for tropical Caribbean luxury. They jetted of to The Veranda. This resort is all-inclusive and located on the world renowned Grace Bay Beach.
These two went on a snorkeling excursion in the 3rd largest reef in the world! They were escorted to shallow water to snorkel for conch. Meghan had done some research about Turks & Caicos and learned that conch is a delicacy within the region. After snorkeling and selecting their conch, they were off to a private beach where their guide cleaned them. Boy, were they in for a treat – or at least Andrew was. He enjoyed a fresh conch salad which is eaten raw!
Kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing are all activities included, so naturally they tried everything! Not to worry if you have never been on a hoby sailboat before, they provide you with instructions and if you need some extra direction, like these honeymooners couple did, a rescue boat comes out to give a little direction. Andrew and Meghan took it out again the next day!
The Veranda also has bikes available. Our honeymooners took a short bike ride to the beachfront restaurant Hemingway’s. Which according to Meghan, was a perfect taste of home after a week of island food.
{image via The Veranda}
This resort is spectacular and Andrew and Meghan were upgraded to a room that included a living room, dining room and fully stoked kitchen. A perk at all-inclusive resorts which Andrew raved about, is that you get to take a bottle of wine, champagne or six pack to your room. Hey, sounds good to me!
Does this look like your perfect honeymoon? All you need to do is contact me and I’ll take care of all the details.
Hotel: The Veranda
Planning: Ever After Honeymoons
Waiting for my champagne to be delivered via zipline (yes, I said zipline) during sunset at Cap Maison in St. Lucia. An exclusive wooden deck is perched perfectly on Rock Maison below The Cliff restaurant. The deck offers 360 degrees of gorgeous sea views overlooking the reefs. Only accessible by wooden staircase, take a romantic stroll to the deck and await for your drinks to arrive after a short journey down a zip-line from the restaurant deck above. How chic and fun, right?!
{Images via Cap Maison}
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