My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon and are wondering which island is best for newlyweds? We are pretty low key, aren_t that into planned activities, haven_t been to Hawaii, and just want to relax in a beautiful place together. We have a moderate budget, so we can_t afford anything too luxurious. Which island have you had the best experience at?
Kona on the Big Island has some nice beaches. It_s a cute little town. The other side, (east side) of the big island is also very nice.. very lush and tropical.
Kaui is very beautiful but.. if you go in the winter, when I did, there is a change it will rain. A lot. I went a couple christmases ago, and spent the whole time inside because it was so gloomy.. But i_m sure it was just the time of year.
Maui, is gorgeous. Maui was the first place I thought of when I read your question. Beautiful beaches - and they aren_t as crowded as on Oahu.
It_s a tie between the big Island and Maui, but i_m leanin more towards Maui.
Have a wonderful trip!Kauai. Hit there, rent a condo, buy a cheap grill, go to Polihale. Remember-
-Go to Poipu for faboo waves and great surfing (great lessons)
-Lydgate, great for beginning snorklers
-Waimea Canyon-just....breathtaking. Hikes are long and kind of strenuous, but we hiked down to a huge waterfall. Amazing.
-Polihale Beach. Hard for swimming, but it_s like 5 miles long, no one_s there, and there_s a sunset there like no one_s business. Look out into the horizon-that big island? Niihau. It_s restricted for natives.
-The Botantical Gardens. Fascinating tours, just bring water.
-Puka Dogs in this shopping center near Poipu. Get a vegetarian one with lilikoi mayonnaise.
-If you want, you can go to Oahu for a day for shopping or something. Whatever works.
All in all, not horribly expensive, not horribly cheap. Get ahead with frequent flier miles and you_re good.Kauai is definitely best in my opinion. It_s called the garden island for a reason. My family has a time share in Poipu and I see newlyweds there quite a bit. Really good snorkeling around the island. Kipu falls, if the water is clear, is always fun. It_s a pretty laid back island with beautiful scenery. Lotta movies were shot there (jurassic park, parts of rambo 2, tropic thunder to name a few). Course, it_s the scenery island. For a more metropolitan experience, I_d suggest Maui or Oahu.
Congratulations =)kawaii :)
oh so romanticor Maui