On the 2nd of May you celebrate eighteen years together, and we can think of no better backdrop than the turquoise arc of the Caribbean.
We have shaped a journey that bypasses the United States entirely, travelling via London and linking four islands with short, direct regional flights. Below you'll find our proposed destinations, entry guidance for your Nigerian passports, and a first glimpse of possible experiences. Activities are suggestions only; we'll fine-tune them in the next stage, after your hotels have been selected, balancing quiet moments with a little adventure.
I
Barbados
II
Jamaica
III
Turks & Caicos
IV
Bahamas
Chapter I · 29 April – 4 May · 5 nights
Barbados
Platinum shores & the anniversary itself
Our opening chapter, and the island where you'll toast eighteen years on 2nd May. Barbados pairs the polished calm of the Platinum Coast with rum-warmed evenings, cricket-green hills and some of the Caribbean's finest dining.
Entry · Nigerian passport
Entry with a valid, previously used visa
Nigerian passport holders may enter with a valid UK, US, Canadian, Schengen visa that has been previously used. The visa consultant should confirm eligibility against your documents and the latest entry rules before travel.
A yellow fever vaccination card is required for travel.
Suggested experiences
Suggestions only — to be fine-tuned after hotel selection, subject to availability, conditions and your preferences.
—Private catamaran sail with reef snorkelling and turtle spotting
—Anniversary dinner at a candlelit oceanfront table on 2nd May
—Zipline thrills and an underground tram adventure at Harrison’s Cave
—North-coast adventure at Animal Flower Cave, followed by a sea-view lunch
—Mount Gay rum tasting, then music and grilled fish at Oistins
Chapter II · 4 – 8 May · 4 nights
Jamaica
Rhythm, rivers & cliffside sunsets
Lush, soulful and alive with music. We recommend basing yourselves in Montego Bay, home to Jamaica's most refined resorts and an easy reach to the island's waterfalls, rivers and great houses.
Entry · Nigerian passport
Visa required — apply in advance
Nigerian passport holders require a Jamaican visa. Applications can be submitted to the consulate in Lagos or Abuja. TKE does not arrange visas; a visa consultant will be recommended to assist with the application.
A yellow fever vaccination card is required for travel.
Suggested experiences
Suggestions only — to be fine-tuned after hotel selection, subject to availability, conditions and your preferences.
—Jungle ziplining and river tubing for a day with a little adrenaline
—A guided climb of Dunn’s River Falls, with time to cool off in its pools
—Bamboo rafting on the Martha Brae for a slower, romantic afternoon
—Negril beach time and sunset cocktails above the cliffs at Rick’s Café
—A jerk-food trail and a live reggae evening
Chapter III · 8 – 11 May · 3 nights
Turks & Caicos
The clearest water you'll ever see
A short, restorative interlude. Providenciales is all quiet luxury: Grace Bay's powder-white sand, gin-clear shallows and a slow, barefoot rhythm that rewards doing very little, beautifully.
Entry · Nigerian passport
Entry with a valid, previously used visa
Nigerian passport holders may enter with a valid UK, US, Canadian, Schengen visa that has been previously used. The visa consultant should confirm eligibility against your documents and the latest entry rules before travel.
A yellow fever vaccination card is required for travel.
Suggested experiences
Suggestions only — to be fine-tuned after hotel selection, subject to availability, conditions and your preferences.
—A beginner kitesurfing lesson on Long Bay’s turquoise shallows
—Private boat adventure to the Caicos cays, with snorkelling and a sandbar picnic
—Guided reef diving or a first-time scuba experience, subject to suitability
—A clear-water kayak outing through the mangroves, spotting marine life
—Grace Bay beach time and a couples’ spa ritual before a sunset sail
Chapter IV · 11 – 15 May · 4 nights
The Bahamas
Sandbars, swimming pigs & a grand finale
We close on a high note. From Nassau, the Exumas' sandbars and secret cays are a short hop away, while Paradise Island and the city bring glamour, fine dining and a touch of colonial charm.
Entry · Nigerian passport
Entry with a valid, previously used visa
Nigerian passport holders may enter with a valid UK, US, Canadian, Schengen visa that has been previously used. The visa consultant should confirm eligibility against your documents and the latest entry rules before travel.
A yellow fever vaccination card is required for travel.
Suggested experiences
Suggestions only — to be fine-tuned after hotel selection, subject to availability, conditions and your preferences.
—Reef or wreck diving off Nassau, with an introductory option for beginners
—High-speed slides and river rides at Aquaventure on Paradise Island
—A private Rose Island beach picnic and an unhurried sunset sail
—Bahamian flavours at Arawak Cay, followed by a Graycliff chocolate experience
The Journey
Flights & Connections
All inter-island flights are economy only; business class isn't offered on these routes. The journey avoids US transit. All departure and arrival times below are local.
Via PLS · 1 hr 10 min layover · overnight in Barbados
Economy $480 pp
16 May
BGI → LOS
British Airways
Departs 17:25 · Arrives 18:45 (+1 day)
≈ 20 hr 20 min
Via London Heathrow · 5 hr 15 min layover
Included in LOS → BGI round-trip fare · Business or Premium Economy
The LOS → BGI prices are round-trip fares per person, including BGI → LOS in the same cabin: Business $11,010 or Premium Economy $2,780.
In Jamaica, arrival and departure are through Kingston. We'll refine the transfer arrangements and consider a final night closer to the airport for the 08:00 departure.
On 15 May, the connection to your British Airways flight is too tight, so you'll enjoy one final, unhurried night in Barbados before flying home on the 16th.
What comes next
Once you're happy with these four islands, we'll begin hand-selecting your hotels and designing each day around you.
TKE does not arrange visas. A visa consultant will be recommended to assist with applications and confirm the latest entry requirements. Please carry your yellow fever vaccination card for travel to all four islands.
