Destination Bliss Volume 5 | Page 71

A fter months of mounting excitement — cake tasting, dress fitting, RSVP tracking and fervent planning — your wedding day will race by in what seems like only moments. What comes next is key; it’s the victory lap after the championship win. A honeymoon is not just a vacation, it’s a celebratory transition — a time to release the tensions of the much-anticipated wedding day and ease blissfully into married life together. Famous for its lei’d back vibes and welcoming aloha spirit, there are few places better suited than Hawaii. Boasting all the elements of a tropical paradise—from crystalline sapphire waters to powder soft beaches and fragrant exotic flora—read on to discover four Hawaiian Islands that are perfect for honeymooners. PRO TIP: MAUI MUST-DO Drive the legendary Road to Hana, an unbelievably scenic coastal drive where each winding turn is even more stunning than the last. L I V E YO U R B E S T L I F E I N M AU I Maui has a reputation for romance, and it doesn’t take much to see why. Think picture-perfect beaches bathed in neon pink sunsets, tiki-lit oceanfront dinners, prismatic waterfalls and lush rainforest trails. The island is known for its glitzy upscale resorts coupled with impossibly photogenic scenery and some of the best outdoor adventures in the Western hemisphere. In short, Maui is a honeymooner’s dream. If you’re looking for action, there are enough options to fill every day of your honeymoon. Stand beneath the mist of the Nakalele Blowhole or hike the Kapalua Coastal Trail along Maui’s dramatic northwestern coast. Kayak alongside the humpback whales of Makena Bay or zip line over massive canyons and dense eucalyptus forests of Haleakalā National Park. Ready for relaxation? There’s plenty of that, too. Choose from over 30 miles of tranquil beaches, from volcanic black to deep red to white sands.