Hawaii Hotels for a Honeymoon on the Big Island

Destination: The Big Island’s Fairmount Orchid Resort

April 23, 2011 By Kalika

The native Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles basks on the shoreline every afternoon at this resort.

The Fairmount Orchid Resort, located on the north side of the Big Island, is the perfect honeymoon destination if you’re looking for beauty, and don’t want to do a lot of leg-work planning activities. You will see extreme changes in your natural surroundings; from Mauna Kea’s winter snow-capped mountaintop, to the heat of Madame Pele’s flowing lava.

For honeymooners looking to get a little sightseeing in, you can visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and watch red-hot lava ooze towards the sea. You won’t find an all-inclusive package here, but you will find a nice array of smaller Hawaiian packages that cater to different interests, such as romance and activities.

Did you know that the Big Island has more coastline than any other Hawaiian island? Take advantage! Check out the Fairmount Orchid Beachboys and choose one of two of their activity packages.

The first option, the Fun N Sun Activity Pass, allows you to rent any of the following equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, boogie boards, soft-top surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, personal floats, one-man and two-man kayaks, and noodles. The second option, called the Paradise Within 10-Class card, includes access to many class activities such as Seaside Meditation, Aqua Fit, and Flo-yo (Floating Yoga). If you plan to be more involved with activities that include leaving the resort, all you need to do is speak with concierge for some direction.

For you Hawaiian Honeymoon, you should consider their two hotel room packages. First, decide whether you want your view to be of gardens or the ocean. Then consider the Suite Escape, which includes daily breakfast for two, complimentary parking and a welcome amenity. The going rate is $759 a night (which of course, includes the suite itself). The other option just adds all the little extras to your honeymoon. It can also be applied to any room that you rent at the resort for only an extra one-time $125 fee. It’s called the Make Room for Romance, and includes the following:

A trail of orchid petals, arranged artfully on the top sheet in the shape of a heart.
Slippers and slipper mats near the bed.
Light cotton bathrobes (very important to be comfortable)
A selection of Hawaii made bath crystals and bath Floating candles placed in the bathroom.
A CD player (ok, this may seem a little cheesy– but cheesy is completely appropriate on a Hawaiian honeymoon)
A bottle of tropical massage lotion
A bottle of champagne chilling in an ice bucket, with two glasses
A selection of chocolate-dipped Big Island strawberries (probably the best part)

The Fairmount Orchid Hotel and Resort offers many other packages you can use on your Hawaiian honeymoon, including a Travel Green Package, a Golf package, and a Spa Package. Click here to look at their other options.

Ready to book? The two closest airports to The Fairmont Orchid are Kona International Airport (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

Filed Under: Big Island Hotels

5 Reasons Why Mauna Lani is THE Spot

April 4, 2011 By Kalika

Are you looking to create an unparalleled Hawaiian honeymoon? Are we talking celebrity-status luxury? If you want to be a honeymooning rock star, than the Mauna Lani Hotels & Bungalows on the Big Island may just be your fantasy come true. Here are five reasons why you should put this at the top of your list.

5. Sleep on the Beach

This is like that late night that you and your fiancé took a moonlit stroll on the beach with a bottle of champagne and a blanket… except multiplied to the millionth power. Replace that two-buck chuck with an elite wine deserving of Wine Spectator’s 2010 Award of Excellence, and instead of a stiff blanket try to imagine your very own private bungalow lining the Kohala Coast. Each bungalow is fully equipped with outside Jacuzzi, master suite, dining areas, and saltwater ponds. Choose between an oceanfront or ocean view.

4. Relax Your Mind & Body

Are you ready to pamper yourselves? There is a reason why Travel & Leisure Magazine ranked Mauna Lani’s spa one of the World’s Best Spas and it’s rated #1 in the “World’s Best Spas by ‘Islands Magazine’. Each treatment caters to specific cultural history of the Hawaiian Islands, like the Lomi Lomi; a spiritual, ancient Hawaiian massage technique passed on through family generations. The spa, shaped like an old village, also has two natural lava saunas, a meditation pavilion and a watsu pool.

3. Package Deals

There are two nice package deals for your Hawaiian honeymoon available until December 2011. They’re not exactly all-inclusive, but it’s still worth checking out.

Pick Your Passion 2011- One certificate each night of stay, which is valid for a myriad of activities.

Bed & Breakfast 2011- Gourmet breakfast every day

2. Plenty to Do

Are you a golfer? Then you are going to love Mauna Lani Resort’s two championship golf courses, renowned for their clever design and suitable for both novices and experienced players. Mauna Lani also boasts full access fitness clubs with complimentary classes like yoga, Zumba, kickboxing, and body sculpting. And if the resort is somehow unable to provide you with enough entertainment, or the more likely story is that you want to see more of Hawaii in its natural element, than simply ring up the concierge and they will hook you up with any extra activities you are interested in.

1. It’s the Small Things

When you’re disembarking in Hawaii, and taking in your first breath of Hawaii air, you’re going to inevitably notice that it’s not quite like the movies. There is one thing missing– the line of Hawaiian girls with leis, readily draping them over your neck and saying “Aloha”. Sure, you may see some other passengers getting this kind of treatment, maybe even wonder why you’ve been skipped—but this is exactly what we mean by the small things.

If you stay at Mauna Lani, the small things are going to make this vacation that much better. And they’ll do one better than the airport—you’ll get a drink in your hand, too. No need to book a hula lesson either, because that’s as simple as leaving your bedroom, plus it’s free. Feel inspired to ride a bike around the resort? You can skip those day fees altogether. Anything you can think of… snorkeling, lei making, beach cabanas, valet, Kona coffee on-demand, even weaving classes; it is all at your disposal.

Filed Under: Big Island Hotels, Hotels & Resorts, Popular Articles

Picking the Perfect Honeymoon Hotel in Hawaii

January 13, 2011 By admin

Hawaii thrives off its tourism; making the competition for a honeymoon hotel in Hawaii somewhat daunting. And even if you don’t plan on spending much time in your room (although we can’t imagine that being the case… you are newlyweds) there are literally thousands honeymoon hotels, motels, resorts and the like to choose from in Hawaii. There are a few questions to ask yourself before making your final pick.

What’s your budget for accommodations?
Are you looking for that special all-inclusive Hawaiian honeymoon deal to make your life easier?
Do you want to stay on the beach?
Do you want full service accommodations at your honeymoon hotel in Hawaiian, or are you willing to forgo certain amenities in order to save some cash?

Your Basic Options for a Honeymoon Hotel in Hawaii

Hyatt Hotels – Available on Kauai, Maui & Oahu

Marriot Hotels – There are many options for this hotel on the islands of Kauai, Maui, Oahu & the Big Island.

Four Seasons Resorts – Is it a coincidence that you have 4 Four Seasons Resorts to choose from? They are available on Maui, the Big Island & Lanai.

Holiday Inn – Check this out if you’re planning to spend your honeymoon in Waikiki. Oahu is the only location, so skip it otherwise.

Ohana Hotels & Resorts – This chain of hotels are located on Oahu, with three in Waikiki and one by the Honolulu International Airport. They also offer a few specials, although we wouldn’t categorize it as all-inclusive.

Aqua Hotel – Centrally located hotel chain, available on Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai & Oahu.

Uber Elite Resorts (most with all-inclusive Hawaii honeymoon hotel options)

Castle Resorts – Hotels, resorts and even condominiums are available on Oahu, Maui, Kaui, the Big Island and Molokai. Depending on which island you choose to stay, prices vary from extremely affordable up to a bit pricey – so there’s opportunity for every budget to stay at a Castle accommodation! They even offer vacation packages including airfare and car rental.

Hilton Hotels – You can choose between the location in Waikiki, Oahu or the Big Island.

Embassy Suites – This is Hilton Hotel’s ugly stepsister, but still more than adequate compared to other chains. You can only find this hotel in Waikiki Beach. They also retain a few Hilton-esque luxuries, such as the option for all-inclusive packages. Normally, Embassy Suites wouldn’t qualify as uber elite, but all-inclusive honeymoon packages are difficult to find and makes Embassy Suites in Oahu worth the honorary mention.

Ritz Carlton – No real explanation necessary here, but keep what you should know is that it’s located only on Maui. We’ve also saved you some legwork and did a search for their Hawaii romantic all-inclusive packages.

Halekulani Hotel – If you have some money to drop, and you’re heading to Waikiki, then this is the perfect choice. The hotel itself is 100 years old and caters to the couple who are going to be spending a lot of their time around the hotel and visiting cultural venues. Their food and spa options are unparalleled. Don’t overlook their unique all-inclusive package options.

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows – Plan on visiting The Big Island? Have a significant budget? Then you have to check out this 3,200-acre luxury resort. It’s the perfect Hawaiian experience, with a front row view of the Pacific, elite dining choices and your very own bungalow. This experience is not all-inclusive, but they do offer a Romance Package.

Fairmount Orchid Resort – The Fairmount Orchid Resort on the Big Island is the perfect honeymoon destination if you don’t want to do a lot of leg-work planning activities. From the resort, you can see Mauna Kea’s winter snow-capped mountaintop, and almost feel the heat of Madame Pele’s flowing lava. Honeymooners should definitely look into their Make Room for Romance package or Suite Escape.