Honeymoon in Hawaii
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Funny you should ask this question. My wife and I just returned from spending 8 days on the north shore of Kauai and when it was over, I said to her that, knowing what I know now, that's where I'd have picked to honeymoon. It's my definition of paradise. Just breathtaking. Gorgeous green mountains, beautiful ocean views, one beach more amazing than the next, blooming flowers, trees and shrubs everywhere, and friendly people. Plus there's lots of things to do in addition to hitting the beaches -- hiking, kayaking and sightseeing. Now there isn't much nite life if that's important. But the north shore just oozes romance and tranquility. All that said, April is the tale end of Kauai's wet season. The Hawaiian experts on this board can tell more about that if you mention when in April you'd be there and they can also tell you more about the water temperature if swimming and snorkeling appeal to you. I'd make Kauai one spot and perhaps Maui the other. I'd skip Oahu. Never been to the BI.
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One week on Oahu for the many things to see & do.
One week on Big Island, Kauai or Maui.
Lots of info
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34812564
www.mauihawaii.org
www.visitmaui.com free brochure
www.bigisland.org free brochure
www.kauaidiscovery.com free brochure
www.kauai-hawaii.com
One week on Big Island, Kauai or Maui.
Lots of info
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34812564
www.mauihawaii.org
www.visitmaui.com free brochure
www.bigisland.org free brochure
www.kauaidiscovery.com free brochure
www.kauai-hawaii.com
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We just got back from 2 weeks on the north shore of Kauai and it might as well have been a honeymoon! It was beautiful, relaxing, romantic and fun. We could easily have stayed another 2 weeks--we didn't have time to do half the things we wanted to do. We hiked, snorkeled, swam, ziplined, and took a Na Pali cruise. I agree there isn't a lot of nightlife, but we weren't looking for that. In terms of natural beauty and laid-back island feel, I think Kauai is paradise.
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In April I would definitely go to Maui. One week at the Ho'oilo House near Lahaina and the other at Hotel Hana-Maui in Hana or Hamoa Bay Bungalows in Hana. Dividing it up like this will give you a good mix of seclusion (Hana) as well as things to do (Lahaina and Wailea), like shopping and great restaurants. Must go to Kaanapali beach not far from Lahaina if you decide on Maui. Snorkeling at Black Rock there is fantastic. Have fun!
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As much as we loved our charming, stand alone, 2 story house (2 BR/2.5 bath) named Hale Maluhia in the Hanalei Bay Villas (www.kauaivilla.com), I'm not sure I'd recommend staying on the north shore in Jan when it's supposed to be pretty rainy. Conventional wisdom is to stay on the southern coast during that time of year. Dave
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We are going on our honeymoon next May and are also looking at Hawaii. I see that Kauai and Maui are the popular ones, but we will only have 1 week so will probably just choose one. We definately want to swim with the dolphins...is either place better for that?
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purple,
check out this web site www.swimming-with-dolphins.org - just remember, sharks like dolphins too!
check out this web site www.swimming-with-dolphins.org - just remember, sharks like dolphins too!
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We stayed here: http://www.diversvacationrentals.com/haena.htm
It is about a mile south of Tunnels Beach on a rural-residential road 4 houses from the ocean. Very comfortable and pleasant and the owners are very friendly. It is not luxurious, but for the price we were very happy with it.
It is about a mile south of Tunnels Beach on a rural-residential road 4 houses from the ocean. Very comfortable and pleasant and the owners are very friendly. It is not luxurious, but for the price we were very happy with it.
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8 years ago, my wife and I spent our 8 day honeymoon on Lanai. It was so calming and felt like we had the island to ourselves. The Manele Bay Resort (Four Seasons) is fantastic. You can take a ferry over to Lahaina, so maybe spend the first week on Lanai and the final week on Maui. Have fun!