Big Island Romance
10 Romantic Things to do on the Big Island
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Walk barefoot on a white-, salt-and-pepper-, green- and black-sand beach (Hapuna, Anaehoomalu, Green Sands at South Point and Punaluu, respectively).
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Hunt for waterfalls (start with Rainbow, Akaka and Hiilawe).
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Count the stars (you'll find the view at the summit of Mauna Kea volcano).
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Stroll hand-in-hand in a garden (favorites include Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Nani Mau Gardens and the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethobotanical Garden).
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Share a gourmet dinner at (sweet-hearts will love the ambience, service and cuisine at Brown's Beach House at The Fairmont Orchid, Donatoni's at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Pahuia at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and Kilauea Lodge).
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Hunker down in a cozy inn (from oceanfront, country and rainforest settings).
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Embark on a great outdoor adventure together (how about scuba diving, sailing the Pacific at sunset, bird-watching in a pristine raiforest or a helicopter ride over erupting Kilauea Volcano?).
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Enjoy a couples treatment at a world-class spa.
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Take time to smell the flowers. The Big Island 98% of the state's anthuriums, half of its orchids, and is known as a big producer heliconia, gingers, bird of paradise, protea, carnations and roses as well. You can visit a nursery or the Hilo Farmers Market and pick their favorite blooms to make a bouquet or lei, to wear in their hair, or to decorate their car and hotel room.
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Get married on the Big Island! Your wedding can come true in a beautiful garden, a historic church, on the beach, beside a cascading water-fall -- wherever you've dreamed of!
Mauna Lani Bay Bungalows |
Hilton Waikaloa Village Big Island |
Four Seasons Haulalai |
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel |
The Fairmont Orchid |
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel |
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel |
Sheraton Keauhou Bay |