Bali, Indonesia - Is a tropical paradise with volcanoes, waterfalls, rain forests, beautiful beaches, sapphire blue water, ancient temples, majestic mountains and lurid green rice fields. Jimbaran and Nusa Dua is where you'll find the best romantic, luxury hotels elegantly lining beautiful white sand beaches.
Stay at new St. Regis Bali Resort- Its a luxury resort with polished villas that open onto private pools, a blue-tinged lagoon, and Nusa Dua’s white-sand beach. Revel in the spacious luxury of 121 suites and villas, each beautifully appointed with handcrafted Balinese art, inviting balconies and large marble bathrooms. Fragrant gardens and private pools surround magnificent villas and residences. Since there are no resorts on either side, the beach remains almost private. It is generally populated only with resort guests, relaxing or enjoying non-motorised water sports. Strolling along the water's edge is one of the most soothing ways to begin or end the day on this island paradise. For romantics, the Remède Spa offers an exclusive selection of treatments featuring techniques and ingredients that reflect traditional Balinese approaches, employing gifts of nature including silken oils, soothing fragrances, and lush vegetation. The 2,800 square metre spa includes 12 treatment rooms, a salon and two beautiful Spa Suites.
Hawaii - No listing of romantic South Pacific destinations would be complete without including the Hawaiian Islands with its outstanding tropical weather, fantastic beaches, azure blue Pacific Ocean water, and scenic mountain vistas. Whether you decide to do a little island hopping and visit several islands or spend your entire romantic vacation on one island, you are bound to enjoy an extremely romantic experience. The pristine and un crowded beaches, and warm, sparkling blue water are just a few of the benefits of a romantic destination. The best islands for a romantic vacation are The Big Island, Kauai, and Maui.
The Big Island, boasts rainforests, an active volcano, and many white, sandy beaches of the Kohala Coast.
Stay at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort It is situated just steps away from the ocean, surrounded by lush tropical greenery. This natural tropical paradise offers many attractions with a newly expanded Spa, beachfront dining, fashion boutiques, new deluxe suites, and a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. Set on the Big Island’s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this showpiece resort captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition.
Kauai - Referred to as the The "Garden Isle", Kauai is lush, and exotic with rugged canyons, rain forests, and beaches with picture perfect blue-green water and coconut palms swaying in the breeze.
Stay at the Grand Hyatt - The lush grounds and romantic amenities of this luxury hotel make it a romantic paradise. Kayak in the lagoons, indulge in a reviving treatment at Anara Spa, play golf, tennis, and savor fine dining or enjoy an authentic Luau. For romantics, the spa offers traditional Hawaiian healing customs to inspire lokahi - unity, harmony, balance. A variety of spa and massage treatments, amidst lush tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls, connects each guest with this restorative power of nature and profound benefits of traditional Hawaiian customs.
Maui - Mau is a romantic vacation paradise with plenty to see and do. It has beautiful palm tree lined beaches, tropical flowers, snorkeling, a huge dormant volcanic crater that’s ideal for hiking, biking, or enjoying magnificent sunsets, great restaurants, fun shopping, and a polynesian culture that includes hula dancing, luaus, and outrigger canoes.
Stay at The Four Seasons Wailea - Located on the southwestern coast on Wailea’s white-sand beaches that are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, whale-watching and lazy strolls along the beach. The Four Seasons offers a unique vantage point for exploring Maui – from the natural beauty of the national park to the magic of Hawaii’s underwater world. For romantics, they have traditional Hawaiian, master Thai, craniosacral and ayurvedic massage therapists with years of experience in their chosen modalities. They have an extensive spa menu with 13 treatment rooms and three ocean-side hales, Vichy shower treatments, body wraps, lomi pohaku (a hot stone massage), ocean Aqua cranial massage and more.
French Polynesia - Home to the famous South Pacific Islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea, these islands are known for their beautiful palm tree lined turquoise bays and beaches with a backdrop of scenic mountain peaks, dramatic sunsets, fragrant flowers, and thatch-roofed resorts.
Moorea - There are many activities and scenic places to see, including the The Moorea mountain peaks that rise above the twin bays of Opunohu and Cooks, that can be best seen from the Belvedere lookout; hiking to the hidden waterfalls, horseback rides, scuba diving, and snorkeling
Stay at the InterContinental Resort & Spa Moorea. This attractive resort with luxurious over water and beach front bungalows is a romantic paradise. It has outstanding walk out snorkeling from the beach or off your bungalow, as well as a full line of beach water sports and activity trips from the hotels marina. For added romanticism, relaxation awaits you at Helene's Spa with 4 private tropical showers built as a waterfall nestled in a tree, or surrounded by bamboos and precious woods.
Note:
The InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa has started a renovation and upgrading and will be providing a magnificent new pool and upgrading of all the bungalows. The expected completion date is the end of June 2010.
Bora Bora - This island features a spectacular crystal blue lagoon, white sand beaches and grandiose waterways.
Stay at the InterContinental Resort and Thalasso-Spa - It is located between the “two hearts” of Motu Piti Aau, a coral island on the barrier reef. The Deep Ocean Spa is the centerpiece, but the resort and offers lots of cultural and recreational activities to fill your days including canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, stargazing and handicraft demonstrations. For added romanticism, visit the spa, the Unique Balneotherapy and Thalassotherapy centre is managed by Algotherm. This centre offers treatments using deep sea water to replenish the body's minerals and restore equilibrium.
South Pacific Top Beaches - The best South Pacific beaches are characterized by remote islands with soft white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs, warm bath tub temperature lagoons, and a scenic back drop of palm trees. Because of the islands remoteness, most of these islands are more costly to get to and more expensive to stay at.
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