Comments on: Any recommendations on a Hawaii honeymoon? Things to do? Places to see? http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:33:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Scott N http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see/comment-page-1#comment-2462 Scott N Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:12:59 +0000 http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see#comment-2462 You will need to choose which islands you want to visit. If you stay at least a week or more, you can choose 2 islands, if you stay 2 weeks you can choose up to four. I am limited to 10 links in any response, but will put in sufficient info to find the remaining links I couldn't include... No place is easier to visit on your own without using a tourist agency than Hawaii, they rely on tourism and it is sooo easy to get around and find things to spend your precious money on, and smile doing it! Make sure to rent a car, totally worth having the ability to drive to that secluded tropical beach or getaway. However, particularly Hawaiian Airlines has good air/hotel/car packages that will save you $200-$300 as a bundled ala carte "tour", but you won't be able to pick your own hotels. If you are in Central or East coast, other airlines have similar packages. Google search (Hawaiianairlines tour packages) If you want to experience the best of fusion island food (Asian/Island/American at Alan Wong's or Roy's) and want a tropical urban experience with international nightlife, then Honolulu with its Waikiki Beach is the only spot in the islands to experience this, but still with isolated beaches on the rest of the island. They also have most of the historic and tourist sites (Iolani Palace..the only true royal palace in the USA, Pearl Harbor, etc.) For romance, check out the following: The most romantic restaurant: http://www.kaimana.com/dining.htm The most historic romantic resort: http://www.royal-hawaiian.com/ Secluded B&B right on the sand of North Shore Sunset Beach: http://www.santasbythesea.com/Home_Page.html The most exotic jungle hike (wear repellent, bring Tevas!): Manoa Falls, google search (Manoa Falls hiking) The best snorkeling (go early to see the turtles and moray eels!): Hanauma Bay, Google search (Hanauma Bay) The best buy: Buying "her" a gorgeous orchid crown or orchid lei ($7) to wear in the evenings at the source on Mauna Kea Street, near central Honolulu chinatown: http://www.cindysleishoppe.com/ For that serene tropical beach resort on an impeccable white sandy beach with coconut trees, then Maui is for you and others will undoubtedly recommend the Grand Wailea on Wailea Beach (or the Four Seasons if you can afford it...). However, for an isolated tropical getaway on the "jungle" side of Maui, check out the resorts in Hana. Getting there takes a few hours on a winding road hugging the sea cliff through a rain forest, with waterfalls at every turn in some places, one-lane bridges and bamboo forests. There are two resorts, one is world-famous (and $$$$$) and the other is a condo-hotel. Warning: all the jungle scenery comes at a cost of a lot of rain... http://hotelhanamaui.com/ http://www.hanakaimaui.com/ Test each other's bravery on a zipline tour: http://www.zipline.com/ Take a boat tour out to the sunken caldera of Molokini: link is www.molokini.com The other islands are less-visited, but my favorite outer island is the Big Island. It is the most exotic and adventurous where you can visit actual orange lava flowing into the sea, or dive at night with manta rays: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2009/10october/20091025lava.htm http://www.fair-wind.com/hula-kai/manta-dive-hawaii ..and don't forget to eat a slice of Macadamia Nut Pie (like pecan pie but with macadamia nuts oh-my-god) Google search (Mac Pie) And for the most beautiful scenery right out of the South Pacific (which was filmed on this beach, as was portions of Jurassic Park) you can't beat Hawaii and Hanalei. They just completed a huge renovation to the resort overlooking Hanalei Bay, really the most beautiful scenery of all Hawaii!! http://stregisprinceville.com/?PS=PS_aa_Google_StRegisPrinceville_princevill_resort_082109_NAD_FM<br><b>References : </b><br>2nd home in Honolulu You will need to choose which islands you want to visit. If you stay at least a week or more, you can choose 2 islands, if you stay 2 weeks you can choose up to four.

I am limited to 10 links in any response, but will put in sufficient info to find the remaining links I couldn’t include…

No place is easier to visit on your own without using a tourist agency than Hawaii, they rely on tourism and it is sooo easy to get around and find things to spend your precious money on, and smile doing it! Make sure to rent a car, totally worth having the ability to drive to that secluded tropical beach or getaway. However, particularly Hawaiian Airlines has good air/hotel/car packages that will save you $200-$300 as a bundled ala carte "tour", but you won’t be able to pick your own hotels. If you are in Central or East coast, other airlines have similar packages.
Google search (Hawaiianairlines tour packages)

If you want to experience the best of fusion island food (Asian/Island/American at Alan Wong’s or Roy’s) and want a tropical urban experience with international nightlife, then Honolulu with its Waikiki Beach is the only spot in the islands to experience this, but still with isolated beaches on the rest of the island. They also have most of the historic and tourist sites (Iolani Palace..the only true royal palace in the USA, Pearl Harbor, etc.) For romance, check out the following:
The most romantic restaurant: http://www.kaimana.com/dining.htm
The most historic romantic resort: http://www.royal-hawaiian.com/
Secluded B&B right on the sand of North Shore Sunset Beach: http://www.santasbythesea.com/Home_Page.html
The most exotic jungle hike (wear repellent, bring Tevas!): Manoa Falls, google search (Manoa Falls hiking)
The best snorkeling (go early to see the turtles and moray eels!): Hanauma Bay, Google search (Hanauma Bay)
The best buy: Buying "her" a gorgeous orchid crown or orchid lei ($7) to wear in the evenings at the source on Mauna Kea Street, near central Honolulu chinatown: http://www.cindysleishoppe.com/

For that serene tropical beach resort on an impeccable white sandy beach with coconut trees, then Maui is for you and others will undoubtedly recommend the Grand Wailea on Wailea Beach (or the Four Seasons if you can afford it…). However, for an isolated tropical getaway on the "jungle" side of Maui, check out the resorts in Hana. Getting there takes a few hours on a winding road hugging the sea cliff through a rain forest, with waterfalls at every turn in some places, one-lane bridges and bamboo forests. There are two resorts, one is world-famous (and $$$$$) and the other is a condo-hotel. Warning: all the jungle scenery comes at a cost of a lot of rain…
http://hotelhanamaui.com/
http://www.hanakaimaui.com/
Test each other’s bravery on a zipline tour: http://www.zipline.com/
Take a boat tour out to the sunken caldera of Molokini: link is http://www.molokini.com

The other islands are less-visited, but my favorite outer island is the Big Island. It is the most exotic and adventurous where you can visit actual orange lava flowing into the sea, or dive at night with manta rays:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2009/10october/20091025lava.htm
http://www.fair-wind.com/hula-kai/manta-dive-hawaii
..and don’t forget to eat a slice of Macadamia Nut Pie (like pecan pie but with macadamia nuts oh-my-god)
Google search (Mac Pie)

And for the most beautiful scenery right out of the South Pacific (which was filmed on this beach, as was portions of Jurassic Park) you can’t beat Hawaii and Hanalei. They just completed a huge renovation to the resort overlooking Hanalei Bay, really the most beautiful scenery of all Hawaii!!
http://stregisprinceville.com/?PS=PS_aa_Google_StRegisPrinceville_princevill_resort_082109_NAD_FM
References :
2nd home in Honolulu

]]> By: silvermist http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see/comment-page-1#comment-2461 silvermist Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:07:59 +0000 http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see#comment-2461 Honolulu 1. Go there early in the morning: Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorialà Ferry 2. Climb Diamond Head (less than a hour Hike) 3. Gotta try Giovanni’s shrimp truck – Yummy! Garlic shrimp Scampi ! =) 4. Aloha stadium for a huge flea market 5. Jet ski or parasail. Wouldn't really bother with the jet skiing because they have too many rules in Hawaii but the parasailing is something you should at least try once. 6. Kualoa Ranch- I would do horseback and ATV is the best. ( NO Jetski ) 7. Atlantis submarines- if you’re afraid of Snorkeling, however it was boring to me. 8. Shopping and the Beach. 9. Dole Plantation Pineapple Express Train Tour and Plantation Garden Tour 10. Big Island Day Trip: Volcanoes National Park from Oahu – About $200 11.Paradise Cove Luau or Germaine's Luau. 12. Polynesian Cultural Center - North Shore (Boring for me, not too into it.) At the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center, you can experience the everyday adventures of Pacific cultures first-hand. Immerse yourself in the habits and customs of the real Polynesia, while natives demonstrate the art of dancing with fire, making jewelry from plants and climbing 50-foot trees in bare feet. And our new “Go Native” activities let you try your hand at authentic activities and games in our seven native villages. Try Tongan spear throwing or participate in the Haka war dance of New Zealand. Enjoy the Ali’I Luau, named “Most Authentic” by the Kahili Awards, and the “Horizons” night show, featuring over 100 native performers 13. Waikiki- Can't go to Hawaii and miss the strip 14. Manoa Falls - An easy hike with views and feel of the jungle and it's free! 15. Hanuama Bay - Best tourist snorkeling in the islands! 16. Surfing lessons at Waikiki Beach 17. Oahu Shark Dive –about $ 70-80 18. Byodo-In Temple –Japanese Temple. (pictures) 19. North Shore (Great places to eat.) 20. Glider Ride- http://www.soarhawaii.com/ Ps. Save Money buy the “Go Oahu” card. – you’ll get free Germaine's Luau if purchase 3 or more days! You get to go to all these activities… http://www.smartdestinations.com/oahu-attractions-and-tours/_d_Hio-p1.html ·Grand Circle Island Tour ·Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour ·Polynesian Cultural Center (Bonus Choice with 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards) ·Germaines Luau (Bonus Choice with 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards) ·Sea Life Park by Dolphin Discovery ·Hawaiian Oceans Surf Lesson (Bonus Choice with 3, 5 and 7 Day Cards) ·Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventures ·Makani Catamaran ·Waikiki Trolley ·Hawaiian Style Rentals: Moped and Bike Rentals ·Battleship Missouri Memorial ·Bishop Museum ·Byodo-In Temple ·Diamond Head Crater Hike (with Shuttle Service) ·Dole Plantation: Pineapple Express ·Dole Plantation: The Maze ·Dollar Rent A Car (Bonus Choice with 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards) ·Hawaii Childrens Discovery Center ·Hawaii Heritage Center and Chinatown Walking Tour ·Hawaiian Oceans Beach Gear ·Hawaiian Oceans Outrigger Canoe Ride ·Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park ·Hawaiis Plantation Village ·Honolulu Academy of Arts ·Iolani Palace ·Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii ·Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks Half Day Snorkel ·Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks: Bike Rental ·Kayaking in Hawaii ·North Shore Surf and Cultural Museum ·Pacific Aviation Museum ·Queen Emma Summer Palace ·The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu ·U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii ·USS Arizona Memorial Audio Tour ·USS Bowfin Submarine & Museum ·Waimea Valley<br><b>References : </b><br> Honolulu

1. Go there early in the morning: Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorialà Ferry
2. Climb Diamond Head (less than a hour Hike)
3. Gotta try Giovanni’s shrimp truck – Yummy! Garlic shrimp Scampi ! =)
4. Aloha stadium for a huge flea market
5. Jet ski or parasail.
Wouldn’t really bother with the jet skiing because they have too many rules in Hawaii but the parasailing is something you should at least try once.

6. Kualoa Ranch- I would do horseback and ATV is the best. ( NO Jetski )
7. Atlantis submarines- if you’re afraid of Snorkeling, however it was boring to me.
8. Shopping and the Beach.
9. Dole Plantation Pineapple Express Train Tour and Plantation Garden Tour
10. Big Island Day Trip: Volcanoes National Park from Oahu – About $200
11.Paradise Cove Luau or Germaine’s Luau.
12. Polynesian Cultural Center – North Shore (Boring for me, not too into it.)
At the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center, you can experience the everyday adventures of Pacific cultures first-hand. Immerse yourself in the habits and customs of the real Polynesia, while natives demonstrate the art of dancing with fire, making jewelry from plants and climbing 50-foot trees in bare feet. And our new “Go Native” activities let you try your hand at authentic activities and games in our seven native villages. Try Tongan spear throwing or participate in the Haka war dance of New Zealand. Enjoy the Ali’I Luau, named “Most Authentic” by the Kahili Awards, and the “Horizons” night show, featuring over 100 native performers

13. Waikiki- Can’t go to Hawaii and miss the strip
14. Manoa Falls – An easy hike with views and feel of the jungle and it’s free!
15. Hanuama Bay – Best tourist snorkeling in the islands!
16. Surfing lessons at Waikiki Beach
17. Oahu Shark Dive –about $ 70-80
18. Byodo-In Temple –Japanese Temple. (pictures)
19. North Shore (Great places to eat.)
20. Glider Ride- http://www.soarhawaii.com/

Ps. Save Money buy the “Go Oahu” card. – you’ll get free Germaine’s Luau if purchase 3 or more days! You get to go to all these activities…
http://www.smartdestinations.com/oahu-attractions-and-tours/_d_Hio-p1.html
·Grand Circle Island Tour
·Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour
·Polynesian Cultural Center (Bonus Choice with 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards)
·Germaines Luau (Bonus Choice with 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards)
·Sea Life Park by Dolphin Discovery
·Hawaiian Oceans Surf Lesson (Bonus Choice with 3, 5 and 7 Day Cards)
·Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventures
·Makani Catamaran
·Waikiki Trolley
·Hawaiian Style Rentals: Moped and Bike Rentals
·Battleship Missouri Memorial
·Bishop Museum
·Byodo-In Temple
·Diamond Head Crater Hike (with Shuttle Service)
·Dole Plantation: Pineapple Express
·Dole Plantation: The Maze
·Dollar Rent A Car (Bonus Choice with 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards)
·Hawaii Childrens Discovery Center
·Hawaii Heritage Center and Chinatown Walking Tour
·Hawaiian Oceans Beach Gear
·Hawaiian Oceans Outrigger Canoe Ride
·Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park
·Hawaiis Plantation Village
·Honolulu Academy of Arts
·Iolani Palace
·Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
·Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks Half Day Snorkel
·Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks: Bike Rental
·Kayaking in Hawaii
·North Shore Surf and Cultural Museum
·Pacific Aviation Museum
·Queen Emma Summer Palace
·The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu
·U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii
·USS Arizona Memorial Audio Tour
·USS Bowfin Submarine & Museum
·Waimea Valley
References :

]]> By: tiki3 http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see/comment-page-1#comment-2460 tiki3 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:26:59 +0000 http://pacificsoftwaredesign.com/things-to-do-hawaii/any-recommendations-on-a-hawaii-honeymoon-things-to-do-places-to-see#comment-2460 You didn't say which island you will be visiting or want to visit, but there are numerous activities to partake in on all the major islands. Hotel rates and prices for flights also vary depending on the island. Start out by researching and comparing the activities in each island, a good comprehensive Hawaii info and guide site to start is http://www.sharinghawaii.com where you will have a free Hawaii vacation planner & bookmark. It is a great resource, especially if you are thinking of going to Oahu or Maui. When you find activities and attractions you are interested in you can add them to your planner with just one click. Your maps and weather reports will be automatically generated to match your itinerary. You will also find plenty of links and other information on the other islands. You can add notes to your itinerary if you collect info from other sites. Have fun planning your trip!<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.sharinghawaii.com You didn’t say which island you will be visiting or want to visit, but there are numerous activities to partake in on all the major islands. Hotel rates and prices for flights also vary depending on the island. Start out by researching and comparing the activities in each island, a good comprehensive Hawaii info and guide site to start is http://www.sharinghawaii.com where you will have a free Hawaii vacation planner & bookmark. It is a great resource, especially if you are thinking of going to Oahu or Maui. When you find activities and attractions you are interested in you can add them to your planner with just one click. Your maps and weather reports will be automatically generated to match your itinerary. You will also find plenty of links and other information on the other islands. You can add notes to your itinerary if you collect info from other sites. Have fun planning your trip!
References :
http://www.sharinghawaii.com

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