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Which of the Hawaiian islands to visit for honeymoon?

Although I won't take my honeymoon right after the wedding, I am considering Hawaii to visit (early next year) but just from my research, it seems just about all of the Hawaiian islands are beautiful! I'm not into being around so many tourists. I want something romantic, somewhat secluded, exciting, water activities, beaches, fine dining, etc. I guess something balanced. I also don't know how long I want to stay. If I was to do a week, maybe 1 or 2 islands tops. If I stay for 2 weeks, maybe 2-3 islands at most. I don't want to spend so much time traveling. I thought the following islands would fit me: Oahu Maui, Kauai If I do 2 weeks, maybe 4 days on each island? Is that enough time? Probably would cost me an arm and a leg but why not. It will be my first time visiting. I heard if I'm in Maui, I can do one day trips to Lanai and Molokai. Any advice would be appreciated.

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1. Checkout this website postings - http://www.hawaii-vacation-hotels.us to find out all about HI
2. I did island hopping (at French Polynesia) for my honeymoon and I am not sure if I would do it again. Packing, checking out, heading out to the airport, then checking in again can break the honeymoon rhythm. Anyway, if you have set your mind on island hopping, my two cents. In terms of sandy beach, Maui is by far best of the three (great for scuba and snorkeling), followed by Oahu. Kauai isn't known for great beaches. On the other hand, Kauai is the least commercial of the three islands. Isolated near the edge of Hawaii, it offers great deal more privacy, far more pristine and less developed than overdeveloped counterparts (particularly Oahu). Kauai is the best for kayaking and hiking (great tropical settings). And if you can swing it, ride the helicopter tour. On the other hand, being overdeveloped opens up greater dining and shopping options. Oahu is by far the most commercialized of the three, best for night life and shopping. Oahu would feel like many major cities. Much of the city scenes from ABC TV show Lost is filmed here. Although not as developed as Oahu, Maui is definitely more developed than other islands. For this reason, I recommend going to just one of two islands and adding the Big Island to the mix. I would pick Maui over Oahu as Maui is a bit more "honeymoonish" (best beach of the three and great golf courses) whereas Oahu is more of a family vacation spot. Big Island offers interesting ecological options: active volcanoes, great waterfalls, museums/parks, black sand beaches, and horseback rides. My score card: 2 nights at Big Island 5 nights at Maui 5 nights at Kaui P.S. Be sure to check the weather. Early part of the year in Hawaii is the wet season.
3. In my opinion, there is no more romantic place on earth than Maui. There are powdery white sandy beaches, private drives, secluded places to walk, and tons of waterfalls and other gorgeous scenery. You can ascend 10,000 feet to the top of a volcanic crater, and swim in secluded natural pools. The tough part is deciding where to stay. West Maui is nice, but Lahaina can tend to be kind of touristy. I would go a little further west and stay at Ka'anapali. South Maui is nice because it's centrally located. Kihei has a great beach called Kama'ole 1. Kihei is also fun for some of the local bars and restaurants located on South Kihei Dr. I recommend buying the book Maui Revealed. It's the definitive tour book on Maui, loaded with places that many tourists will never know about. Good luck and congratulations.
4. if you are looking to not be around tourists, do not go to Oahu. Most places are in Honolulu which is a large city like LA with a beach. It's very commercialized too - every tour is so much "everyone say Aloha" type of thing. However, the Polynesian cultural center was nice and away from Honolulu is beautiful. There are famous sites like Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor, so if that's something that interests you you may want to consider it for a day or two. Maui will have tourists also but no huge cities. You will have tourists but things there are not as commercialized as in Oahu. You will find tranquil places to go. There are plenty of water activities, beaches, fine dining, etc. Kauai is absolutely beautiful. There a lot of natural, water activities. I can't say anything about dining because it was 5 years ago I was there and I don't think we ate any fine dinners. We were only there 2 days because we hear it was more secluded, not that developed, but I wished we were there longer. I would say go to Maui and Kauai. I haven't been to Lanai or Molokai though but I think Lanai has one hotel and Molokai none. I guess they have snorkeling trips there.
5. Honeymooners should go to Kauai. Volcano hikers and golfers should go to the Big Island. Hunters should go to Lanai. Shoppers and surfers should go to Oahu. Molokai's north shore is great for deep sea fishermen. But Molokai is full of crazy people. Go to Maui and stay in Kaanapali or Makena. Maui has everything you're looking for.
6. Kauai IS known for great beaches. Both Poipu and Hanalei beaches have been listed as two of America's best beaches. And Kauai actually has more beaches per mile than any of the main Hawaiian islands because it's the oldest and most geologically mature. Consider renting a condo on Kauai. http://www.summitpacificinc.com/kauai-honeymoon.html I'm sure Kauai is a little behind in fine restaurants; Maui and Oahu will have the edge there, but Kauai does have several good choices, including Roy's and the Beach House restaurant in Poipu. http://www.kuhio-shores.com/kauai-restaurants.html If you end up spending 2 weeks in Hawaii you can probably see 3 islands maximum, but I'd only spend a couple of nights on Oahu. I'd go to Kauai first, then Maui, and then see Oahu on your way home.