If the honeymoon wasn't invented here, it should have been: Hawaii and romance are practically synonymous. And while many couples are blissfully content to recline under swaying palm trees or walk hand-in-hand along the islands' idyllic beaches, what surprises many visitors to Hawaii is its awesome variety of gorgeous landscapes and diverse activities.

Island hopping by air is easy in Hawaii, and is probably the best way to experience the many facets of this Pacific jewel. Since almost every island has a selection of world-class resorts, honeymooners have the option of experiencing the best of two or more of the major islands during a 10-day to two-week vacation.

Kaua'i is a tropical paradise, covered in seemingly endless forests pierced by broad rivers. This is where to come for hiking, romantic river cruises, and exploring the 3,000-foot-deep "Grand Canyon of Hawaii" at Waimea Canyon State Park. Kaua'i also boast lovely beaches, which you can fully enjoy during the oceanfront luau at the Princeville Resort on Hanalei Bay, perhaps the island's most luxurious resort property. Better yet, take in the gorgeous ocean and mountain views while receiving a massage in your private cabana, by a member of the Princeville's expert spa staff. For the best variety of romantic hideaways to choose from, head to Maui, home of the beachfront resort areas of Wailea and Kaanapali. The Fairmont Kea Lani at Wailea, for example, is renowned for its oceanfront gardens and waterfalls-an ideal setting if your plans include exchanging vows while in Hawaii.

For an even more secluded and exclusive resort, settle into one of the oceanfront villas at the Kapalua Bay Hotel on the island's west side, close to the historic whaling village of Lahaina. If you like your palm trees fringed with a little urban sophistication, Waikiki Beach in Oahu offers...

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