How you choose to explore the Hawaiian Islands is entirely up to you. Some couples prefer to remain on one island, while others prefer to hop from one island to another. Travel between the Islands is easy: Regular air flights and in some cases ferry transport let you move from one to another with a minimum of fuss.
The Hawaiian Islands are remarkably diverse, and each one offers unique honeymoon vacation ideas. When making plans for your romantic getaways on each island consider the lifestyle you want to lead while on your honeymoon. Here''s a brief overview of the different islands.
Oahu: Called "The Gathering Place, " Oahu is perhaps the most urban of the Hawaiian Islands. The capital, Honolulu, is the eleventh largest city in America, and is packed with luxury hotels, nightclubs, museums and cultural experiences. Yet just a few miles away, you can enjoy the incredible scenery of the Hawaiian countryside and its relaxed rural pace where you can find a number of quiet romantic getaways.
Hawaii (The Big Island): Hawaii, or "The Big Island," is indeed the largest of the islands. It is also still growing, as volcanic activity continues to add to the coastline. Hawaii''s most active volcano, Kilauea, is a popular tourist attraction.
Maui: Maui, known as "The Valley Isle," provides a very balanced vacation. Luxury hotels are common in the major centers, as are nightclubs, four star restaurants and shopping centers. Outside the cities, however, life slows down to a more relaxed pace. Maui is fast becoming one of the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands for vacationing.
Kauai: Kauai may be small, but it has a remarkably diverse geography, ranging from arid, desert-like conditions to one of the world''s wettest rain forests. Known as "The Garden Isle," Kauai''s breathtaking scenery may seem very familiar: It''s been used as the backdrop for many Hollywood movies.
Lanai: Lanai was once famous for its enormous pineapple plantations, in fact, its still called "The Pineapple Isle." Luxury hotels are available, but Lanai remains laid-back and peaceful. This is the island for honeymooners who want a mix of luxury and tranquility in their getaway.
Molokai: Do your honeymoon vacation ideas include getting away from it all and experiencing a simpler, less hectic pace of life? Then Molokai''s for you. "The Friendly Isle" of Molokai is perfect for unwinding. You won''t find a fast food joint or a traffic jam anywhere here.
One of the glories of the Hawaiian Islands is that there''s so much to see. No matter how hard you try, you can''t experience the whole state in one vacation. And that''s great, because now you have an excuse to plan romantic getaways back to the islands after your honeymoon. After all, you''ll probably miss seeing or doing something important on the first visit. You can use birthdays, anniversaries, or family vacations as excuses for your romantic getaways. Or maybe you should just revisit your honeymoon destination for no reason at all!