Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke's life as a married couple is off to a rosy start.
After tying the knot in Tennessee on Nov. 13, The Bachelor alum and the aesthetician jetted off to St. Barts for their honeymoon, which felt like "a weeklong dream," he exclusively shared with E! News. "It's hard to process how incredible the week was."
The couple stayed in an Océan Lux Piscine Privée suite at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa located along the shores of Grand Cul de Sac, where they enjoyed hiking, snorkeling, lounging on the beach and a few couple's massages. "It was adventurous, relaxing and romantic every day," Ben raved, later adding, "We danced, we drank, we ate, we celebrated, we kissed, and we enjoyed every second!"
For the duo, who made their relationship Instagram official in early 2019, the trip was the perfect opportunity to unwind before they begin their next journey of life together.
"This was a trip to focus on slowing down and appreciating the amazing wedding weekend we had with friends and family!" the reality star told E! News. "It was also a time to dream of all the stuff that will be coming our way in the future as a couple," he said. "Finally, it was a week to show our love for each other and the appreciation I have for Jessica as my wife!"
Scroll on to see exclusive photos from their getaway.
"We got to swim with sea turtles in the clear waters of the Grand Cul de Sac Right off the beach at Le Barthelemy, sunsets...and cocktails, and terrific food everywhere we found ourselves," Ben exclusively told E! News. "This was a special honeymoon and trip and the Le Barthelemy and St. Barts will always have a special place in our lives!"
In addition to sea turtles, the couple saw rays, sea urchins and colorful fish during their snorkel excursion.
"That's a wrap on the most romantic week," Jessica wrote on Instagram. "We stayed at @lebarthelemy and decided our best bite of food was the truffle pizza they had at @amis_stbarth. I personally loved the mornings and breakfast by the ocean."
Who wouldn't enjoy the beachfront scenery?
Love Jessica's wedding rings? "We designed custom wedding bands because the shape of the ring that Ben designed for me is so different!" Jessica revealed on Instagram. "He had my engagement ring sit low because he knows I'd snag it on all kinds of things."
Ben, who starred on season 20 of The Bachelor, kicked back in a fish-print shirt during their vacation.
Who does Ben love? He's pointing right at her.
Whether they were chilling on the beach or relaxing in the private plunge pool on their patio, the two certainly loved their getaway.
In fact, when Ben asked Jessica to rate their honeymoon on a scale of one to 10, she gave it an 11. "I mean, why would you ever want to leave here?" she replied. "Truly."
Of course, Ben and Jessica made sure to capture these memories with plenty of photos.
All in all, it was truly a trip Ben and Jessica will never forget.
Cheers to the newlyweds!