honeymoon in Hawaii??

Question

Which Island in Hawaii would you recommend to visit for a honeymoon?

Answer 1

What I recommend is to plan your trip to visit at least two islands on a 7 or 8 day trip. We did this the last time we went and it will add only about $150 to the total cost of your airline flights (about $60 for each ticket). Flights between islands run about every 30 minutes all day. Hawaii is a long plane ride from anywhere in the US and you should see as much of it as you can on your visit. Whenever I have gone I have made my own air and hotel reservations. Flying there you will arrive between 1:00 PM and 4:00PM and the return flights are generally overnight, departing about 5:00 to 7:00PM.

You will want to go to the island of Oahu (Honolulu and Waikiki beach area) if nothing else to go to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona memorial. Then rent a car for a day (only for a day as it is very expensive to park a car at the hotels in Oahu ($15 a day or more), and drive around the island where it is less crowded and more like a get away. Pack a picnic lunch; grocery store in in the shopping center in Honolulu. Or go to the ABC store (its like a 7/11 and they sell everything) and get sandwiches, salads, pineapple and soft drinks and/or wine. While you are in Oahu stop at a Hilo Hatties and buy matching shirt and dress (Mumu) outfits. If you want to do a good luau go to the Paradise Cove luau (link below). In Waikiki you can browse around the International Market across from Waikiki Beach, go on a sunset dinner cruise on Waikiki bay, try an outrigger canoe ride on Waikiki, go for a sail on a catamaran on Waikiki Bay, or visit Diamond Head park. If you like to snorkel go to Hanauma Bay which has perfect flap water for snorkeling on a reef.

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a great place to learn about authentic Hawaiian life. NO alcoholic beverages served there, not even beer. You can buy tickets to tour the place, and another type ticket that allows you to stay for the evening luau.

Then after 2 or 3 days in Oahu fly to Maui where it is much less crowded and much prettier and which also has things to do. If you go to Maui, you gotta do the downhill bike ride. I don't recommend the sunrise one because you have to get up at 3:00 AM to get started up the mountain and its cold up there that early. If you are a romantic do it, but otherwise no. There are different bike companies and some don't take you all the way to the top, and some don't guide you back down. You can come down by yourself, there's only one road with just a little traffic, but if you are squeamish about riding in the street, a company that accompanies you down will help watch the traffic for you. I have been twice and prefer Maui Downhill to the others. These companies have web sites They will pick you up at your hotel, take you to their shop to pick out a wet-suit (for the cold and mist/rain shower maybe) and gloves and helmet; then take you up the mountain; then follow your group down so they can block traffic for your ride; then afterwards take you back to your hotel. Expect this activity to take 75-80% or more of the day.

The Road to Hana on Maui is a great drive (you need a rental car). It’s a 45 mile winding road that takes 4 hours to drive. Its like driving through the jungle; has a bunch of one lane bridges. Then drive past Hana to the Seven-Pools attraction and go for a swim.

Maui also has the best beaches, a winery, and a sea aquarium if you like that type thing. The premier place to stay in Maui is Kaanapali Beach. Three miles of white sand; sailboat and catamaran rides and rentals; surf and windsurf lessons. Easy walking access from all Kaanapali hotels. Beach hotels are expensive but you can get good rates at hotels that are not beach front and still use the same beaches.

At the end of your trip just fly back home from Maui. If you want to see more then you can use a tour company, like Roberts (web site below) to arrange day trips to the other islands. I have done this a couple times and they are fast, safe and reliable.

So my recommendation is plan a multi-island trip.

Answer 2

My husband and I Weddingmooned on the island of Kauai. It has almost a rural feel, quiet, not very busy but lots of great waterfalls and scenery. It's the oldest island and has no active volcanoes (my husband was disappointed about this). We actually rented a home that had everything (even a rice cooker!) and just went to the store and grilled out a lot (the place had a sweet gas grill). It was up in the mountains so it was cheaper than a beach side home (like 5 minutes from the nearest beach) and only like 900 bucks for the week. At the time (this was in 2000) it was the best deal I could find as all the inclusives were like 200 a day. I don't have the web address for this place anymore b/c it's changed but I'd recommend searching rental homes and factor in groceries costs it may be cheaper. I really can't say enough about Kauai, I've had friends and coworkers go and most like the island of Kauai the best. The ones that didn't were more into the nightlife than my husband and I. Good Luck and Congrats!!

Answer 3

Depends on what you want out of your Hawaiian Honeymoon. The all around best island, I feel, is Maui. The reason is it has a little bit of everything - great beaches, day trips, amazing resorts. Oahu features Honolulu which is great if you want nightlife and there are many tourist attractions (Pearl Harbor, North Shore, Hanauma Bay, etc. but the resorts are a bit older and the pools close at night, etc. The Big Island is not tropical, at least not in the areas the resorts are based, however it's a quieter pace than Oahu and Maui and has terrific beaches. Kauai is the sleepiest of the major islands but by far the most lush with some of the best scenery. It's also the most limited in terms of activities and restaurants.

Answer 4

For my honeymoon we went to Maui and Oahu. Both have their own charms, their own uniqueness. maui is more peaceful and serene than Oahu. Maui also has the best luau in "The Old Lahaina Luau," and The Royal lahaina Luau. Why not try both. Take 10 days and do 5 on each island.

Answer 5

We got married and honeymooned on maui. it was wonderful. the people are sooooo nice and there is lots to do. never a dull moment. We stayed at the mana kai maui. The people there are wonderful, the beach if great and its just min. from wailea. Have a great time!

Answer 6

Maui

http://www.maui.vacations-hotels.us

Look at all the great places to stay in Maui.

Answer 7

Look into all options on each one, like snorkeling, helicoptor rides, private beaches or whatever you would like to do and pick that one.