Honeymoon Destination Hawaii, USA

Hawaii Honeymoons

The air is filled with the fragrance of exotic tropical flowers, such as plumeria. Thick banyan trees gracefully drop their branches to the ground, and grow upwards from there. The water is a pristine turquoise blue. The beaches are immaculate, and uncrowded….. There are so many reasons why Hawaii turns up as No. 1 on the list of top destinations for honeymooners year after year. For one thing, once you get outside crowded, touristy Waikiki, it's absolutely beautiful, serene.

Americans neither need passport nor have to face any international hassles for a destination wedding! Plus, numerous amenities and the quality of the hotels is much higher than on many tropical islands. The weather is terrific year round, including sunny skies and cool trade breezes.

 A honeymoon in Hawaii also includes white sand beaches, lush forests, volcanoes, and dramatic coastlines. This scenic variety, mixed with the rich, native Hawaiian culture, creates the perfect romantic honeymoon in Hawaii. Each island, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Hawaii, and Molokai, has unique beauty and charm.

Many types of activities are available for those who want to relax to the more active or adventurous couples. A great way to see the islands of Hawaii is by helicopter. Pass over the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” or the dramatic lava fields for breathtaking views. When it comes to water activities, Hawaii has almost anything imaginable. These include swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, windsailing, jet skiing, outrigger canoeing, and kayaking. For those who need to get out on the town, spend some time in Honolulu for fun nightlife.

The food is great, too. You can get just nearly anything you like, but preferred local delicacies come from the sea. Fresh mahi-mahi and opakapaka plucked from the Pacific Ocean and garnished with Hawaiian macadamia nuts are heavenly. Maui onions are sweet as can be. And the island's kettle-cooked potato chips are so salty and crunchy, they redefine the meaning of sinfully good.

Hawaii has outstanding luxury hotels and resorts. For couples on a budget, many affordable accommodations are also available. Some of the best restaurants in the world are scattered among the islands. Local Hawaiian cuisine, including fresh fish, succulent fruit and locally grown coffee, is popular, but there are many varieties of restaurants. Hawaii offers everything couples could want for the perfect tropical honeymoon.

Hawaii offers six romantic islands, tailor-made for two. Spend the day sharing in adventures from watching the sunrise atop Haleakala to watching the sunset from Waikiki Beach. When the day is done, sip champagne while relaxing to the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean. Tomorrow there are beaches to explore. Sunsets to chase. Surprises to stumble upon. You’ll see why the special moments of your trip to Hawaii become even more memorable when they’re shared together.

• 1.       Beaches of Kauai : From Hanalei Bay to Poipu Beach, swim, snorkel and sunbathe together on the beautiful beaches of Kauai.
• 2.       Hawaii Regional Cuisine on Oahu : Get a taste of Hawaii’s finest Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs, from Alan Wong to Roy Yamaguchi.
• 3.       Sunrise at Haleakala, Maui : Wake up early and keep each other warm as you witness a breathtaking sunrise from 9,740 feet above sea level.
• 4.       Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock), Lanai : Take a short hike up to this Lanai landmark, home to a heartbreaking legend.
• 5.       Papohaku Beach, Molokai : Stroll the secluded three-miles of white sands on one of Hawaii’s largest beaches together.
• 6.       Sunset Cruises, Hawaii’s Big Island : Depart from Honokohau Harbor for a romantic sunset sail along the Kona coastline.

Best Hawaii Honeymoon Hotels:

       Four Seasons Maui

Average Price: $463/avg. per night

 Rating: 5 points

Location: Maui, Hawaii

The Four Seasons is quieter and more subdued than Maui's more grandiose resorts, but a two-to-one staff-to-guest ratio means over-the-top pampering like nowhere else in Hawaii -- poolside Evian spritzes, beachside yoga classes, and they even have someone to unpack your bags for you. The best part? It's all free -- gym and spa access, beachside cabanas, outrigger canoe outings, and even the kids' club. No ugly "resort fee" surprises either, unlike at most Maui resorts.

2.       The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

Average Price: $424/avg. per night

Rating: 5 Points

Location: Maui, Hawaii

A secluded location in the lush (though rainy) northwestern coast of Maui; proximity to two prestigious, oceanfront golf courses; culture and ecology programs for families led by Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment; and a top-rated restaurant make the Ritz-Carlton feel more serene than many of Maui's other luxury resorts -- like an eco-reserve off the back nine. Plus, a $180 million renovation in 2008 revitalized the rooms, the spa, the gym, and the three-tiered pool overlooking the coast.

3.       The Kahala Hotel and Resort

Average Price: $354/avg. per night

Rating: 5 Points

Location: Oahu, Hawaii

Kahala's location in a ritzy Honolulu neighborhood -- away from the chaos of Waikiki -- makes it the most serene luxury option on Oahu. It's also the best. Its phenomenal service truly separates it from its competitors: At check-in guests are greeted with leis and cool washcloths; staff members address you by name throughout your stay (impressive for a 338-room property); and additional thoughtful touches include daily newspapers delivered in blue cotton bags and ice buckets that get refilled at turndown. The elegant rooms feature enormous flat-screen TVs, balconies, and some of the best bathrooms we've ever seen.