WINE AND DINE
I N OA H U
For most honeymooners, you’ll arrive to the Hawaiian
Islands via Honolulu International Airport on Oahu,
the archipelago’s most cosmopolitan island. Here, the
skyline is a breathtaking visual summary of what Oahu
is all about: urban appeal meets rugged wilderness,
where a wide crescent beach is backed by glittering
high-rises and the mighty Diamond Head crater.
Soak up city charms — from Michelin-grade restaurants
to shopping, museums and more — then enjoy spectacular
outdoor activities, like snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature
Preserve or hiking along the Koko Crater Railway Trail.
Marvel at the opulent architecture inside Iolani Palace,
then venture through the rainforests of Manoa Falls
Trail. If you’re the type of couple who can’t choose
between the cultural draws of the city and the allure of
the backcountry, Oahu is the island for you.
PRO TIP: OAHU MUST-DO
Indulge in a romantic oceanfront dinner at the
five-star, five-diamond La Mer Restaurant near
Honolulu’s famed Waikiki Beach.
B E AT T H E C R O W D S O N T H E
BIG I SL A N D
Big Island (officially known as the island of Hawai’i)
really lives up to its name. It’s so big, you could fit
all the other islands within it, twice. Boasting eight
microclimates and 4,000 square miles of diverse
landscapes — from black-sand beaches to vast
lava fields, snow-capped volcanic peaks and misty
forested valleys — much of the island’s interior is still
untouched today. In other words, if you’re looking to
stray from the beaten path, Big Island is your best bet.
Defined by the volcanic eruptions that formed it,
Big Island is home to the only active volcano in the
Hawaiian archipelago, Kilauea, where you can still
witness the glowing orange lava erupting from its
crater. Too close for comfort? You can also scale a
dormant volcano at Mauna Kea — technically the
earth’s tallest mountain, base to summit.
PRO TIP: BIG ISLAND MUST-DO
Catch the sunset at Mauna Kea Observatory, home
to the world’s largest telescopes. Bring a blanket and
stay to see the night sky like you never have before.