The Hawaiian Islands (8 Islands) - the #1 most requested honeymoon destination from the U.S., and the Travel Channel's #1 most romantic place for honeymoons. Hawaii is perceived to be expensive…but it's not any more expensive than a top island in the Caribbean. Plus, you won't need a passport (U.S. citizens).

Beth's been going there since the age of 12 and says, "From the first time I set foot on the island of Kauai that when and if I ever got married, this was where I wanted my honeymoon!" And? Not only did I honeymoon there, I even got married there on a beach at sunset.

Some people expect that Hawaii may have gotten too commercial or will be too Americanized, not exotic enough. To that, Beth says, "You have not found the right travel agent to help you. It can feel like you're in Tahiti or Fiji…Hawaii can be as exotic and wild as you want it to be…hiking in the rainforests, swimming through a waterfall with nobody around for 20 miles…yet you can come home to your luxurious hotel with air conditioning, beautiful swimming pools, swim-up bars, spa and romantic restaurants on the beach. You'll never tire of the food - the fresh cuisine is an exotic mixture of Asian and American influences.

There are many sides to Hawaii - different size islands, different atmospheres, different climates, different beaches. We'll help you make this one trip perfect by helping you pick the right islands and resorts, and giving you the insider's tips on the best beaches, restaurants and shopping.

$4,000 - $9,000 per couple (7-14 Days)

Of all the main islands, 4 stand out for honeymoons: Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii (The "Big Island")

Oahu - home of Honolulu, and the first area of major resort development beginning in the 1940's. Honolulu's high-rises completely surround the famous Waikiki beach area. If you want it all in one place, you'll find it here - beaches and 25 blocks of action - nightclubs, restaurants, high-rise shopping malls. It's like "New York City meets the South Pacific". Home also to Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center (the largest tourist attraction in the Hawaiian islands - villages representing the different nations in the South Pacific). When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a day, head to the north side of the island, it's a different world. This is where you have the famous surfing beaches, like Waimea, Bonzai Pipeline, and Sunset Beach.

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR OAHU
Hilton Hawaiian Village		Kahala Mandarin Oriental
Set right on prime beachfront location, this hotel offers lovely guestrooms with majestic views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. Ideally located near downtown, within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. A favorite among honeymooners who seek a lot of activity.			For 30 years, this resort set the standard for Hawaiian hospitality. It's set in a secluded, upscale residential area on the beach, just a 10-minute drive from Waikiki and a favorite of the Hollywood set. It's also home to one of the few Dolphin Encounter programs in Hawaii.

Kauai -"The Garden Isle", this is the westernmost island, and the most tropical, and most beautiful, of all the islands. With one exception, you'll never find a hotel higher than 4 stories. Kauai is known for secluded beaches, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, helicopter rides over the rainforrest, and a quiet laid back atmosphere. It's the perfect destination for honeymooners looking for peace and quiet in a natural setting.

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR KAUAI
Hyatt Regency Kauai		Sheraton Kauai
This is a rare and distinctive resort. Inspired by classics Hawaiian architecture of the 1920's and 1930's, and has a winding river-pool and water slide, and truly exceptional dining. Abundant recreational activities include golf, tennis, the luxurious ANARA spa, and a variety of water sports.			Located on sunny Poipu beach, this is a comfortable, casual resort with an attentive staff. Activities and amenities include golf, tennis, beachfront, and garden-wing pools, fitness center, and three restaurants. The hotel offers a free shuttle to other activities within the Poipu Beach area

Maui - this is the Hawaiian islands' most popular island, 8 years in a row. Known for its great collection of different restaurants, wineries, waterfalls, fabulous beaches, all kinds of water sports - it's certainly the trendiest, hippest place to go in all the Hawaiian islands - and the most expensive. The native slogan is, "Maui is best", and they're absolutely right. You'll find every type of fabulous resorts - including 6 of the Hawaiian islands' highest rated resorts.

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR MAUI
The Fairmont Kea Lani		Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Luxury suites at hotel-room prices - this resort is elegant, posh and extremely comfortable! Couples can enjoy the adults-only pool with its relaxing cabanas. The luxurious, suites have separate, beautifully appointed bedrooms, oversized bathrooms, and double lanais. And there's a great beach right out front.			The hotel is known for the utmost in comfort personal service, and luxurious amenities. Located on 15 stunning oceanfront acres, with a lovely pool area and grounds that roll down to one of Wailea's most beautiful beaches, it's a perfect combination of unstated elegance and style. This resort caters to the most discriminating traveler, and is recognized as one of the best tropical resorts in the world.

Hawaii - a lot of people don't realize that when they say they want to 'go to Hawaii' they mean they want to go to the islands and don't realize that one of the islands IS called Hawaii. This seems to be the least visited of the four main islands. This island is huge - bigger than Rhode Island. It's two sides are completely different from each other. The right side of the island, Hilo, has rich volcanic soil, and terrific amounts of rain -great for growing orchids, but not so great for resorts! At the bottom of the island is the only live volcano on U.S. soil - lava flows there day in and day out. Then, on the west side of the island, you have the Kona Coast, the airport and town of Kona. North of the airport are 20 miles of luxury hotels. White sand beaches, green sand beaches, black sand beaches, golf courses, and the second largest cattle ranch in the U.S. - go there for horseback riding. For you steak lovers, Hawaii's Kona beef rivals the best beef in the world.

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR Hawaii
Hapuna Prince		Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
This is a wonderful, elegant in a beautiful and dramatic setting, with two championship golf courses and a spectacular ¼ mile stretch of white-sand beach. Set on 32 beautifully landscaped, oceanfront acres with restaurants.			A sparkling luxury beachfront on the Kohala Coast that epitomizes understated elegance. Consistently rated as one of the best hotels in Hawaii. It's the perfect blend of Hawaiian warmth with an international reputation for outstanding service.

The 2 other islands we like to discuss are:

Lanai - a privately owned island that used to grow pineapples. It has fabulous beaches, great snorkeling, two of the highest rated hotels and golf courses in the U.S., thousands of acres to horseback ride on, or rent a jeep and explore the island via 4x4.

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR LANAI
Lodge at Koele		Manele Bay Hotel
This property continues to get raves for being one of the best resorts in the world. In upcountry Lanai, this is a special place of secluded gazebos, tropical gardens, unique sculptures, and an authentic English conservatory. The luxurious rooms have four-poster beds, hand-painted tile bathrooms, and exquisite furnishings.			Sister hotel to the Lodge at Koele, this exclusive property combines the beauty of Manele Bay and the privacy of Lanai to create a unique vacation experience. Enjoy the gardens, the waterfall, and the very private, spectacular white-sand beach at Hulopo'e - often with spinner dolphins playing in the surf.

Molokai - has also basically a farmer's island - a country and western type. Has only two restaurants, a resort of tent cottages on the beach , and a cute B&B and lots of hiking, horseback riding and being with nature, but no fancy accommodations at all.

OUR TOP 2 PICKS FOR MOLOKAI
The Villages at Molokai Ranch		The Molokai Ranch Lodge
Two-bedroom bungalows, called Hales, offer private bathrooms, solar-power heating, lights, ceiling fans, private lanais, and daily breakfast. Choose from activities for the fit and not so fit: horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, skeet shooting, archery, coastal zodiac tours and the ropes challenge course.			A beautiful new lodge at the crest of the hill above the ocean. Designed to recreate the ambiance of the 20’s and 30’s, the Lodge offers 22 guest rooms with wrap-around verandas. There is also a lounge and a comfortable lobby with overstuffed couches and chairs. Amenities at this full-service hotel include spa treatments, a fitness center, infinity pool, dining, and lots of activities..

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