With its warm weather, stunning beaches, and exotic food, Hawaii is an ideal spot for a romantic getaway. Watch an active volcano, enjoy an authentic Hawaiian meal after dark or catch a magic sunset on the beach. One of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world, Hawaii doesn't disappoint when it comes to breathtaking romantic experiences.
Exotic Meals
For a romantic meal, share a picnic on a beach, in a canyon park or a botanical garden. Most beach hotels can prepare a gourmet picnic basket for you. Or prepare your own. You can find exotic fruits and vegetables such as papaya, mango, passion fruit, guava, moya, rambutan, lychee and star fruit at good prices at the farmers markets found throughout the islands. Have fun before the picnic preparing your own salsa with pineapple, cucumber, garlic, fresh ginger, mint leaves, fresh cilantro, lemons, fresh red chile pepper, and sweet onion. Bring it in a plastic container and serve it with pita chips and sparkling pineapple wine.
Magic Sunsets
Choose the perfect walking or hiking spot to watch the sun sink into the sea on one of Hawaii's countless beaches. Anaehoomalu Bay of the Big Island is a spectacular walk for viewing the Kona sunsets. Or catch a magic sunset at Black Rock, which divides the beautiful beaches of Ka'anapali and Kahekili. Black Rock is the place where ancient Hawaiians in Maui believed that their spirits departed from this world. For a romantic sunset sail, hop on a sunset cruise at Honokohau Harbor of the Big Island.
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Swim with Hawaii dolphins or catch sight of gigantic whales ascending from the waves, an essence of the ocean, according to Hawaiian spiritual customs. The Hawaiian waters are temporary or permanent home to 22 species of whales and dolphin, including pilot whales, spinner, bottlenose, and spotted dolphin. Wildlife marine tours can bring you within feet of these graceful mammals, and many offer educational programs, wild dolphin swims and snorkeling at some of the best reefs off the coasts of Hawaii. On a kayak tour off the Kona coast of the Big Island, you can watch dolphins, turtles, manta rays and whales from your kayak.
Volcano Watching
Visit dormant and active volcanoes to get stunning views of molten lava flows, steam vents, and lava fields. Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is home to the most active volcanoes. Walk out to watch lava flow at night, visit by boat or fly over by helicopter. Haleakala is one of the most breathtaking dormant volcanoes. It's located in Haleakala National Park on Maui. Haleakala means "house of the sun" in Hawaiian. Legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun while standing on the volcano's summit to make the day last longer. After taking in the beauty of Haleakala, ride a bike down for a thrilling finish.
Hula Dance
Attend hula classes together. Hula dance is a dramatic dance that goes back to the Polynesians who originally settled on the Hawaiian islands. Places like the Royal Hawaiian Center or the Waikiki Beach Walk on Oahu offer free lessons in modern hula dance. To get further inspiration, watch authentic hula on the islands at seasonal festivals and competitions.
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