Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas is, without a doubt, my favorite slice on heaven on earth. The island is uninhabited save for the transient passengers of cruise ships. Carnival cruise lines bought the island, then known as Little San Salvador, in the late 90's and renamed it Half Moon Cay... An appropriate name given it's crescent moon shape.
Its a small Island as far as islands go... approx 2,400 acres but only 50 acres or so are developed. If you want to feel like you are on your own private island then this is the place. Now the island doesn't have a deep water port so expect to be shuttled over from your ship... get ready and get down there early. Once on the island you enter the typical touristy shopping area... do your shopping somewhere else. This island is about the experience of being alone or with the one you love on a deserted island. Hit beach via the "I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever" bar...
grab a drink then on to the beach. The area closet to you will be the water sports area... if that's your thing then great but otherwise keep walking North..
or to your right. Get away from everyone else. You can really get the feeling that you are all alone in paradise. If you should happen to decide you'd like to be completely alone with the one you love... grab a blanket and head off the beaten path... remember this is an undeveloped 2,400 acre island with the passengers and crew of your ship its only inhabitants. Take some time to get a little lost.... just be sure to be back in time to catch the ship.
The cruise ship will offer all the standard excursions and shopping experiences but I highly recommend blowing all that off and taking in the experience of just being alone with your significant other on Half Moon Cay.
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