By Katie James, Brides
[post_ads]If you dream of a honeymoon spent relaxing on wide, golden-sand beaches,
hiking to remote waterfalls, learning to surf from chilled-out locals,
and tasting some of the world's most up-and-coming cuisines, you dream
of Hawaii.
Besides the obvious fact that it's a Pacific Ocean paradise, with over
eight main islands to choose from (each with its own distinct identity),
there's also the Zika-free element (in case you're on the baby
fast-track) and ease of traveling within the U.S. (no passport
required).
To celebrate our 2017 Honeymoon Awards,
BRIDES put together an exclusive Hawaii sweepstakes. This
once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon includes a five-night getaway on Maui, one
of the most popular Hawaiian islands, plus exclusive, unforgettable
perks. For your chance to be the one lucky couple who will score this
amazing honeymoon (valued at more than $10,000!), enter HERE.
HOW YOU'LL GET THERE:
Hawaiian Airlines
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airlines harken back to the glory days of aviation, and Hawaiian
Airlines—celebrating its 88th anniversary this year—is no exception. But
don't think that means you'll be flying on an 88 year-old airplane.
Hawaiian Airlines recently launched a bevy of new and exciting updates
to its fleet, which operates routes to Asia, Hawaii, New Zealand,
Australia, and mainland United States. Chief among them: A brand-new
Premium Cabin, featuring 180° lie-flat seats, enhanced entertainment and
technology, custom cocktails, and amenity kits crafted by Sig Zane (a
popular local designer). World-class cuisine is another thing you can
expect in-flight with the Hawaiian Airlines Chef Series First Class
program, in which rotating menus are created by Hawaii’s burgeoning top
chefs to showcase the best of Hawaiian cuisine today (think comfort
foods like a fried mochiko chicken sandwich with sweet miso glaze on a Hawaiian sweet roll).
With this prize, you'll receive two round-trip economy-class tickets (valued at $2,400), departing from your choice of 11 U.S. gateway cities, plus interisland service from Oahu to Maui, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY:
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Wailea,
on Maui's southwestern shore, is one of the island's most
picturesque—and popular—locales. There, you'll find a number of resorts,
but the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea trumps them all. Fresh off a
multimillion-dollar renovation, this 383-room mainstay has updated
guest rooms, Missoni-decorated pool cabanas, secluded oceanfront sun
decks, and unforgettable experiences (think stand-up paddle board
classes, private dinners on the beach, outrigger canoe excursions, and
hikes to deserted lava-rock landscapes).
With this prize,
you'll win a complimentary five-night stay in an Ocean View Room, plus a
romantic couples massage at the spa (valued at nearly $6,500).
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
If
you thought Maui was beautiful from the ground, just wait until you get
up in the air and view it from above. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters—one of
Hawaii's best tour operators—is offering a complimentary helicopter tour
for two (valued at more than $900). Get your camera ready!
Wailea Golf Club
Whether
you're avid golfers or new to the sport, Maui is filed with world-class
courses that make for the perfect afternoon outing. The winner of this
prize will get a free round of golf for two, including club rentals, at
Wailea Golf Club, continually rated among the top golf courses in the
country by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest (valued at $540).
For more on the BRIDES Honeymoon Awards, in which we teamed up with the A-list agents at Virtuoso—a global network of more than 15,000 luxury-travel specialists—to find the most romantic, luxe hot spots in the world, head here.
Whether you're looking for bucket-list hotels and resorts, far-flung
beaches, the top cruise lines for couples, inexpensive honeymoon ideas
or unexpected honeymoon-worthy locales, you’ve come to the right spot.
