Antigua and Barbuda
Official Language: English
Temperature: Averages 79 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar, but US dollar is widely accepted
Entry Requirements: Valid passport or certified copy of birth certificate and valid I.D. photo in the form of a valid driver's license, plus onward airline ticket
Departure Tax: $20
Wedding/Honeymoon: Visit Ministry of Legal Affairs with valid US passport and birth certificate or picture I.D. in the form of a valid driver's license and pay a registration fee of $40, another $150 for a marriage application fee and a Marriage Officer's fee of $50.
Applicants must then confirm date, place and time with Marriage Officer. If previously married, a divorce decree or death certificate of spouse is required. For more information please visit www.antigua-barbuda.org.
Golf: 2 golf courses, with packages available
Ecotourism: Cycling and mountain biking
Dive: Reef, cave and wreck diving
Aruba
Official Language: Dutch, with Papiamento, English and Spanish spoken widely
Temperature: Averages 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Aruban florin, but the US dollar is widely accepted and preferred
Entry Requirements: Valid passport or certified copies of birth certificate with valid government issued photo I.D.
Departure Tax: $34.50
Wedding/Honeymoon: On January 1, 2002, it was made legal for non-residents to marry in Aruba, visit www.aruba.com for details
Golf: Tierra del Sol Championship Golf Course
Ecotourism: Hiking, trekking, kayaking, horseback riding, birdwatching, windsurfing and sportfishing
Dive: Numerous wreck sites, reefs, and specialty dive options (including scuba and Sea Trek) are available, as are dive packages at many of the resorts
Gaming: 11 casinos
The Bahamas
Official Language: English
Temperature: averages 76 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: The Bahamian dollar, but US currency is widely accepted
Entry Requirements: Valid passport or driver's license with a certified copy of birth certificate and photo I.D.
Departure Tax: $22.50
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage requirements: 48 hour waiting period after arrival with proof of date-of-entry, an affidavit of unmarried status or a certified copy or original of divorce decree, plus photo I.D. and $40 US for marriage license. For more information please visit www.bahamas.com.
Golf: Championship-level golf courses and numerous golf packages are in Nassau, Grand Bahamas and the Out Islands at a variety of major resorts
Ecotourism: Hiking, trekking, kayaking, horseback riding and birdwatching
Dive: All diving options, from reefs to wrecks
Gaming: Casinos in Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahamas
Bermuda
Official Language: English
Temperature: 68-84 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Bermuda dollar (equivalent to US dollar)
Entry Requirements: Passport or certified copy of birth certificate with raised seal or official stamp, or certified copy with photo I.D.
Departure Tax: $25
Wedding/Honeymoon: No marriage blood tests or health certificates; 14-day waiting period. For more information, contact the Registrar General in Hamilton. (441) 297-7709 or (441) 297-7707. For more information please visit www.bermudatourism.com.
Golf: 8 courses
Ecotourism: Nature trails; caves; ponds and marshes; bird sanctuaries
Dive: More than 400 sunken ships
Gaming: No Casinos
Cayman Islands
Official Language: English
Temperature: Averages 86 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Cayman Islands dollar, but US dollar is widely accepted
Departure Tax: $12.50 (included in ticket)
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage Requirements: Non-residents must have marriage license, which is $200 from the Chief Secretary's Office; proof of citizenship; proof of marital status; and Immigration Department pink entry slips. For more information please visit www.caymanislands.ky.
Golf: Three golf courses
Ecotourism: Hiking on the Mastic Trail
Dive: More than 200 dive sites
Dominican Republic
Official Language: Spanish, but English is spoken widely
Temperature: Averages in the high 70s Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Dominican peso, but the dollar is widely accepted
Entry Requirements: Valid passport or certified copy of birth certificate with government issued photo I.D., and purchase of a $10 tourist card
Departure Tax: $10, although certain airports are privately operated and may charge additional fees
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage requirements: Passport, Original birth certificate, single status affidavit in Spanish, Divorce Act in Spanish. For more information please visit www.dominicanrepublic.com.
Golf: 25 championship-level golf courses; numerous tour operator and resort golf packages
Ecotourism: Hiking, trekking, kayaking, horseback riding, birdwatching and whalewatching
Dive: Two underwater national parks, numerous wreck sites and freshwater cave diving make this one of the Caribbean's most versatile dive destinations
Gaming: Numerous European- and Las Vegas-style casinos in resorts around the country
Jamaica
Official Language: English
Temperature: Averages 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Jamaican dollar, but the US dollar is widely accepted
Entry Requirements: Valid passport or certified copies of birth certificate with government issued photo I.D.
Departure Tax: $27
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage Requirements: Proof of citizenship (you must be in Jamaica for 48 hours prior to wedding ceremony) and proof of divorce, if applicable. French Canadians need a notarized, translated English copy of documents and a photocopy of the original French documents. For more information please visit www.jamaicatravel.com.
Golf: Jamaica boasts12 professional golf courses with lessons and available packages
Ecotourism: Birdwatching, as the island has around 200 different bird species
Dive: Marine Parks in Montego Bay, Port Antonio and Negril
Puerto Rico
Official Language: Spanish and English
Temperature: Averages 73 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: US dollar
Entry Requirements: Government issued photo I.D. plus certified copy of birth certificate or valid passport
Departure Tax: None
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage license papers may be requested in writing from the Department of Health, Demographic Registry Office. It is also necessary to have a medical certificate from a physician in Puerto Rico. Wedding ceremony can take place at the free weekly Judicial Center ceremony. For more information please visit www.gotopuertorico.com.
Golf: 19 championship, 18-hole golf courses either built or under construction
Ecotourism: El Yunque Rainforest, Rio Camuy Caves, Guanica Dry Forest
Dive: Excellent diving sites are found on the south and northwest coasts. Introductory diving is good in San Juan and Fajardo/Humacao
Gaming: Puerto Rico offers more casino square footage than anywhere else in the Caribbean
St. Maarten/St. Martin
Official Language: Dutch and French, with English spoken widely
Temperature: Averages in the high 70s Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Guilders and francs, but the US dollar is widely accepted
Entry Requirements: Valid passport or government issued photo I.D. plus a certified copy of birth certificate and the purchase of a $10 tourist card
Departure Tax: $20
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage Requirements: Passport, original birth certificate, single status affidavit in Dutch/French, Divorce Act in Dutch/French. For more information please visit www.st-martin.org.
Golf: Mullet Bay Golf Course
Ecotourism: Hiking, trekking, kayaking, horseback riding, birdwatching and whale watching
Dive: The wreck of the British man-of-war HMS Proselyte, which sank in 1801, is one of the most popular dive sites
Gaming: Numerous European-style casinos grace the Dutch side of the island
US Virgin Islands
Official Language: English
Temperature: Averages 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: US dollar
Entry Requirements: Proof of citizenship (certified copy of birth certificate) and government issued photo I.D. or passport
Departure Tax: $3
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage Requirements: Notarized application to territorial court, which takes 8 working days to process. Application fee is $25; marriage certificate is $25. For more information please visit www.usvitourism.vi.
Ecotourism: St. Croix has a Heritage Trail, which is a self-guided tour with information about the island's rich historical past and cultural heritage
Dive: Buck Island Reef National Monument is a great snorkeling and dive site
St. Lucia
Official Language: English, but a French-based patois is widely spoken
Temperature: Averages from 65 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit from December to May and 75 - 95 degrees Fahrenheit from June to November
Official Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar, but US Dollars are readily accepted throughout the island
Entry Requirements: Valid passports are required for all visitors, except US and Canadian citizens who possess valid return tickets and government issued photo I.D. and certified copy of birth certificate
Departure Tax: $35
Wedding/Honeymoon: Marriage requirements: Passport, birth certificate, proof of Absolute (if one of the parties is divorced), death certificate for the former spouse (in case of a widow/widower). A Deed Pool (if a name has been changed), and evidence of parental consent (in the form of a notarized sworn affidavit, if one of the parties is under the age of 18). Application to be married in St. Lucia must be made by a local solicitor to the Attorney General, who will issue a marriage license after a 2-day residency period. It takes 2 business days to process the application. For more information please visit www.st-lucia.com.
Golf: St. Lucia has 2 golf courses, the Sandals La Toc and the Cap Estate public course
Ecotourism: The Pitons, National Rain Forest, Diamond Falls and Nature Hikes
Dive: Reefs, an old sunken ship and numerous spectacular marine life
Gaming: 1 casino
Cancun - Cozumel - Riviera Maya
Official Language: Spanish, but English is widely spoken
Temperature: Average high between 82 - 94 degrees Fahrenheit
Official Currency: Peso, but the US dollar is widely accepted and preferred
Entry Requirements: For US citizens a valid passport or government issued photo I.D. and certified copy of birth certificate. If your last name has changed from your birth name you must carry documentation of the name change, i.e. marriage license or divorce decree
Departure Tax: $10
Wedding/Honeymoon: Tourist Card (you get this onboard your plane), Original Birth certificate and copy, Apostille with Birth certificate, Blood test, copy of final divorce agreement, 4 witnesses with copies of their tourist cards and passports, and completed application form. For further information please visit www.lomas-travel.com.
Golf: 5 golf courses
Ecotourism: Horseback riding, Jungle tours, Aquarium, Zoo, Butterfly nursery, swim in the underground river, sea trek and swimming with dolphins
Dive: 2nd largest coral formation in the world numerous spectacular marine life
Gaming: 1 casino
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