For every couple, there’s a perfect way to celebrate love in Hawaii. Active pairs fly high on air tours and ziplines. Mellow partners hold hands while strolling by the sea. Newlyweds plan their future on hikes through tropical rainforests, and seniors renew their vows during ceremonies inspired by the culture.
Hawaii recently introduced the following paths to passion. For the magic to begin, clients need only say “yes.”
Fitness and Food at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Oahu
For twosomes wanting to savor the finer things, suggest the Kahala Life package. Among the inclusions is a chef’s table dinner at Hoku’s, the Honolulu hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Twosomes can’t help falling in love with The Kahala Hotel & Resort, a peaceful oasis removed from Honolulu’s hustle and bustle.
Credit: 2019 The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Clients also get a breakfast buffet each morning and personal fitness training. The package’s 2019 starting rate is $1,585 per night in a suite with idyllic views of the ocean.
www.kahalaresort.com
Hawaii Love at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Island
At this Kohala Coast resort, the award-winning Spa Without Walls has updated its menu of services, including a couple's treatment called Hawaii Love. Promising to enliven the senses, the 80-minute indulgence comes with a full-body Hawaiian massage as well as a hand and foot exfoliation.
Spa Without Walls’ distinctive layout provides a heavenly sense of place for its treatments.
Credit: 2019 Fairmont OrchidLocally sourced passion fruit and coconut oil provide an amorous sense of place, as does a waterfall ($499) or oceanside ($509) setting.
www.fairmont.com
Living in Luxury at The Lodge at Kukuiula, Kauai
A special vacation for two calls for exceptional accommodations. On Kauai, such digs await at The Lodge at Kukuiula, an exclusive collection of freestanding, fully furnished homes.
For 2019, the south shore property gives couples up to $1,000 in resort credit when they stay at least five nights. They can use the credit at the spa, on the golf course, for activities or at a restaurant. Nightly rates range from $899 for one-bedroom units up to $2,039 for four bedrooms, including freebies such as continental breakfast and fitness classes.
www.lodgeatkukuiula.com
Personalized Portraits at Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Artist Mike Carroll moved to Lanai to pursue his lifelong loves of art and nature. Today, in his Lanai City gallery, he displays his original oil paintings and prints depicting the joys of Hawaii.
Artist Mike Carroll can create one-of-a-kind portraits for couples visiting Lanai.
Credit: 2019 Four Seasons Resort LanaiWith assistance from Four Seasons Resort Lanai, couples can commission Carroll to create a painting or sketch of them during their visit. It makes for a singular keepsake of a dreamy getaway to Hawaii’s smallest island destination.
www.fourseasons.com
Splashy Photos at Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Oahu
For couples who want to take the plunge, literally, this quirky Waikiki hotel now presents photoshoots dubbed Trash the Dress. Just-married couples commemorate their big day by jumping into Surfjack Hotel’s camera-ready pool, as a professional shutterbug captures the action.
Fittingly, the bottom of the pool is inscribed with the message, “Wish you were here!”
www.surfjack.com
VIP Treatment at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Hawaii Island
When it’s time to pull out all the stops for an ultra-romantic sojourn, consider The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. The coastal property, which was recently renovated and rebranded, is honoring its 25th anniversary with a $25,000 package for two.
Known for its romantic beachfront location, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort is pulling out all the stops with its 25th anniversary package.
Credit: 2019 The Westin Hapuna Beach ResortAlong with suite accommodations for seven nights, clients get helicopter transfers to and from the airport, a rental car, $2,500 in food and beverage credits, unlimited golf, a private cooking class and other activities. No online booking is available; instead, call 808-880-3301.
www.westinhapunabeach.com
