Hawaii Honeymoon in Maui

Drink Only the Best During Your Honeymoon – Kona Coffee!

March 12, 2011 By Lakaeli

Kona Coffee Plantation

You’re going to Hawaii for your honeymoon, and you love coffee (who doesn’t??) so you must be looking forward to having some delicious Kona coffee! If you’ve never had Kona coffee, you’re in for a treat; Kona coffee is smooth, a medium dark roast, with balanced flavor, and is absolutely delicious!

You don’t have to actually stay in Kona or even anywhere on the Big Island to enjoy a cup; coffee bars abound throughout the islands. Let us guide you through the best shops and bars on each island.

Oahu

Island Vintage Coffee – Located in the heart of Honolulu, in the Ala Moana Mall, this shop serves the finest 100% Kona coffee. You’ll probably be shopping in this mall anyway, so be sure to stop by and partake!

Happy Cake Cafe – Nope, this isn’t a coffee shop per say, but they do sell some yummy Kona coffee! Try their iced coffee while nibbling on a Happy Cake, a delectable cake made with pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts – all which sound very “Hawaiian” but it’s actually quite a unique cake-eating experience!

Maui

Hawaiian Village Coffee – Located in Lahaina, there are lots of different varieties of 100% Kona coffee to choose from. Sip some Kona Peaberry while lounging in their internet cafe. They of course also serve baked goodies to much on while you browse.

Bad Ass Coffee Company – Yes, this is a chain, but it’s a small chain that serves 100% Kona coffee and that can sometimes be a little hard to find on Maui. This location is right by the airport, so take advantage after landing or right before heading home – or both!

Kauai

Java Kai – Serving Kona coffee, but lots of other varieties of coffee, food and baked goods as well. They even serve some deliciosu breakfast! This is a small chain with about a dozen locations throughout the islands and Southern California. Located in the quiet town of Hanalei, on the northern coast of Kauai.

The Big Island – Hilo

Hilo Sharks Coffee – Located right in Hilo, this shop not only serves kona coffee, but other Hawaii-grown coffees and even homemade ice cream!

Bayfront Coffee, Kava & Tea – While this shop is more about the kava experience, it’s another option if you want to check out some delicious Kona coffee while in Hilo.

The Big Island – Kona

It almost seems silly listing a Kona coffee shop in Kona when there are so many farms you could visit directly. Or you could just walk into any coffee shop in Kona and guarantee yourself some 100% Kona coffee! But we did our research and found a couple that you may want to check out:

Hula Daddy Kona Coffee – Your trip to Kona will not be complete without taking a tour of one of their many Kona coffee farms. It would be like visiting Napa Valley in California without taking a wine tour! Hula Daddy is perched atop a hill along Mamalahoa Highway, with out of this world views. The staff is super friendly and will give you a tour of their coffee growing and roasting process. And, of course, you’ll need to try their amazing coffee and will likely even buy a pound for yourselves!

Kona Blue Sky Coffee – Yet another coffee plantation that you may want to check out. They serve some amazing coffee from beans grown right on their plantation on the side of Mt. Hualalai.

Molokai

After lots of research, it seems that we just can’t find any Kona coffee in Molokai! Honeymooners to Molokai, don’t despair, for this small peaceful island grows its own coffee that you’ll easily be able to sample at restaurants, the airports and of course, coffee shops.

Molokai: A Modern Day Wonderland

February 19, 2011 By Kalika

There is nothing more appropriate than two newlyweds bowing out of responsibility, work and daily routines to spend one, two… hell, maybe even three weeks breathing each other in. It’s bonding time. And there is no better place to search for intimacy, than on the island of Molokai. If you want to experience a low-key week where you can get away from everything (including a massive amount of tourists) then book a Molokai Hawaii honeymoon.

As one of Hawaii’s smaller islands, Molokai is home to two active volcanoes. Don’t worry; they haven’t erupted since the 1500s. Not to say it’s never a risk, but if you’re heading to Hawaii then you should be well aware of the environmental factors. The island’s dry west side (Mauna Loa) possesses beautiful white sandy beaches and the east end (East Molokai Volcano) is enveloped in lush vegetation. Choose from a variety of isolated beaches perfect for quality time like Papohaku Beach; it’s beautiful and practically empty of tourists.

If you enjoy ecotourism, you can visit the Kamakou Preserve; a rain forest considered by many as the highlight of the island. This natural water resource is essential to the survival of Molokai. It also contains more than 250 rare Hawaiian plants, of which 219 species are not found anywhere else in the world. As you walk the Kamakou boardwalk around this tropical ecosystem, keep in mind the the extremely rare Oloma`o and Kakawahie (although both are likely extinct).

There are miles of scenic drives that will simply take your breath away, such as the Pali Coast at Kaunakakai which has the highest sea-cliffs in the world. If you want to see the scenery without the drive, you can take the Molokai Mule Ride in Kalaupapa down an 1800 foot cliff.

And hey, if all of these ideas feel like a little too much and you’d prefer to simply enjoy a romantic, less adventurous, honeymoon—then check out Hotel Molokai, Kainalu Beachfront or The Aloha Beach House. Any one of these hotels (catered to different tastes) will give you a memorable and scenic Hawaii honeymoon.