Spark Up the Romance

Hawai‘i’s breathtaking beauty has made it a sought-after honeymoon destination for lovebirds around the world.

There are numerous romantic spots around the island to sneak a honi (Hawaiian for kiss) with your sweetheart: TANTALUS DRIVE, a winding, hilltop road in Honolulu with romantic views of the valley and Honolulu skyline; SUNSET BEACH on the North Shore; CHINA WALLS, near Portlock out east, at sundown; white-sand WAIMĀNALO BEACH; and the ultimate romantic destination overlooking HĀLONA BEACH COVE (also called “Cockroach Cove”), where the steamy beach scene from the Academy Award-winning classic FROM HERE TO ETERNITY was fidlmed! And according to USA Today ’s Top 10 list, some of the PHO TO: C OUR TES Y ‘HONOL UL U S TAR -AD VER TISER’ | L OCA TION: W AIKI ¯ KI ¯ BREWING C O. SIP ON LOCAL BREWS GET CRAFTY

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ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS (not surprisingly, many of them are seaside), include: MICHEL’S in Waikīkī; and PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort.

Many couples on a simple getaway get caught up in the spell of a romantic island moment and decide to jump headfidrst into matrimony. So much so, in fact, that you and your loved one may decide to make your vacation a DESTINATION WEDDING.

Or, maybe you’re already married. Why not experience a VOW RENEWAL? O‘ahu abounds with idyllic wedding settings, and there are many vow renewal, wedding and elopement packages around the island.

Call 808-586-4544 for specifics.