Destination: Hawaii

by Brettani Shannon

Hawaii's beautiful isles lure romantic travelers world-wide to its luxurious coasts and gorgeous sunsets. Its lush tropical feel can make us feel like we're on our own private paradise. If you are thinking about Hawaii as your next romantic destination, let us help with our island-by-island guide, complete with where to stay, what to do and links to even more planning resources.

Visiting Hawaii

What to Pack:
You'll probably be eager to get out and explore some of the island's natural landscapes so walking shoes and comfortable clothing are a must. Swimwear and casual evening wear should also be included. If you plan to trek up to higher elevations be sure to include a light jacket or sweater as the temperature is cooler in these areas of the islands.

Make sure your trip is romance-packed by bringing along a few romantic essentials. Travel candles, massage oils, bubble bath and fake rose petals are fairly compact enough to include without running into storage issues.

Pre-Arrival Tips:
Start considering some locations, restaurants or events you'd like to visit while you are there. With the help of your travel agent or lodging staff, make reservations in advance so you won't need to worry about it while enjoying your time together.

Romancing the Isles

All of the Hawaiian Islands offer a little something special and unique. However there are a few romantic things you can do on just about each island.

Picnic on the beach.
Moonlit walk on the beach.
Hotel room rendezvous, complete with room service.
Nature hike or walk.
Dip in the pool or spa.
Window shopping.
Romantic sunset dinner.

NOTE: This first segment features the following islands: The Big Island, Kauai, and Molokai. The other three islands will be featured in next month's destination installment.

Destinations:

The Big Island
Kauai
Molokai