Honeymoon travel to Hawaiia has many romantic choices.
After the marriage ceremony is over and the last wedding guest leaves, newlyweds can look forward to a honeymoon travel to Hawaii. Hawaii has many romantic choices for newlyweds on these five islands.
Island Kauai
The Island of Kauai, the "Garden Isle," is the fourth largest of the Hawaiian chain of islands. Honeymooners may enjoy cascading waterfalls, rivers and tropical rain forests in the northernmost island. The Wailua River, 20 miles long, is on the east side of Kauai. For kayaking, the river meanders through scenery of two waterfalls, Wailua Falls and Opaekaa Falls, and lush tropical forests. Highlights of the river can also be seen by car, with views of the heiau or temples and the two falls. For viewing from a car, take Highway 580 and 56. The Napali Coast is located on the North Shore of Kauai offering expansive views of the Pacific Coast. The terrain is rugged and has velvet green cliffs. For adventurous hiking honeymoon couples, the 11-mile Kalalau Trail starts at Kee Beach crossing five valleys and ends in Kalalau Beach. A trail guide is recommended. For non-hikers, boat tours, air tours and guided kayak tours are available.
Oahu
Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island and is where the ocean meets the cityscape of Honolulu. Waikiki Beach Walk is along Lewers Street. Honeymoon couples can experience Waikiki's trade winds while enjoying outdoor entertainment, dining and shopping. The Honolulu Zoo is nestled in the slopes of Diamond Head and Waikiki. It is easy to find at the corner of Kalakaua Boulevard and Kapahulu Avenue. Honeymoon couples can enjoy a picnic or a romantic twilight tour on Fridays and Saturdays. If big waves and surfing or watching surfing are of interest, Oahu's North Shore is one hour's drive away. The best time to catch the largest waves, sometimes 30 feet or higher, is in the winter months, November to February. In the summer, enjoy sunbathing and swimming.
Maui
Maui is the second largest Hawaiian Island. Visit the coastal town of Lahaina that was once a whaling village. Whaling ships, as many of 400 with 1,500 sailors, would leave from Lahaina. Herman Melville was one of those sailors, who included stories about the whaling adventures in his classic book, Moby Dick. In Hawaiian, Lahaina is referred to as Lele, or "relentless sun." Honeymoon couples can stroll down the streets and enjoy restaurants, antique shops and luaus. Who knows, you may even see a whale in the winter months. Haleakala National Park includes Maui's highest peak. Hiking above the clouds or horseback riding is available. If going at sunrise, don't forget to bring a jacket, since it is cold, even in the summertime.
Big Island
Big Island is nearly twice as large as all of the other islands combined. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has one of the most active volcanoes on earth. Included are 150 miles of hiking trails traveling through volcanic craters, rain forests and a walk-in lava tube. Drive north on Highway 270, to Pololu Valley Lookout, where stunning views of the black lava landscape of the Kohala Coast to the green pastures of North Kohala, reward its onlookers.
Lanai
Lanai is nine miles from Maui and is the smallest inhabited island of Hawaii. Puu Pehe, with dramatic views of Hulopoe Bay, is known as the Sweetheart Rock and its romantic sunsets. Another honeymoon couple's sunset adventure, about 45 minutes from Lanai City, is Keahiakawelo or Garden of the Gods. The rock spires and towers, with red and purple hues, are illuminated by the sun.
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