Help! We are getting married in August an have eight days for our honey moon. We are considering Hawaii because my fiance wants to go someplace exotic with clear water. It shouldn't be TOO hard to accomodate except we have the time constraint. I was in Oahu when I was child and liked it but thought one of the other islands would be better for the honeymoon. Any suggestions on Hawaii? Any suggestions on someplace else that would be better?

Thanks so much.

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!
What does your fiance mean by 'exotic'?
While Hawaii does have clean water, it's not clear like in the carribean.
It would help if you told us what else you'd like to do. Are you looking for someplace to just hang out at a pretty beach, or are you going to want nightlife too? Let us know, I'm sure someone can help.

Someplace exotic with clear water? How about Fiji?

8 days for a honeymoon in Hawaii? Depends from your home location and that you did not include. Do you want to spend 2 complete days just to fly to and from your honeymoon destination?
What's your budget? If you are based on the East Coast and your budget is small, it doesn't make sense to me.
What is really needed is for you and your fiance to sit down and talk about what each of you wants to do, see, spend, etc. From your discussion, you two should be able to come up with a short list of choices.
Discussion, free exchange of ideas, wants and needs, and joint decisions are a constant part of being married. Jointly choosing a honeymoon destination is just the beginning............

Thanks there, Dr. Laura (er..."A-Joint-Decision").
Some things in life are still free...premarital counselling in this case being one of them.

If you want clear water for diving, Grand Cayman is a good choice, but not a pretty island, not especially exotic. Hawaii has some great snorkelling.
Persoanlly, I think a week in Hawaii is worth the trip, even if it's at a cost of 2 days of travelling. I just went to New Zealand for 5 days (from the eastern US) just to do some summer hiking, so it all depends on your 'travel tolerance' and motivation. People who say, "oh don't bother going to Hawaii unless you have 10 days or it's a waste" should remember that evryone's travel goals and pleasures are different.

Laura
My vote is for Hawaii!!- MAUI!! MAUI!! MAUI!!!
Definetly a romantic BEAUTIFUL place for a honeymoon. The best island in Hawaii. We vacationed in Maui last year for our Anniversary in October and LOVED every minute.. We definetly are going back!! and we were only there for 6 days. 8 days is plenty of time..Lots to do and see. Stay in a condo. We stayed at the Aston Kaanapali shores. Nice property. Condo has full kitchen, living room, nice size bedroom. Also the property has tennis courts, located on the beach, restaurant, 2 pools etc..
There are other really more upscale places to stay. Our hotel was in the Kaanapali area. Wailea is very beautiful more upscale area of Maui.. So if you want something more expensive and private, try the Wailea are. If you have any questions, plz drop me a line..
Congrats! and Good Luck!!