Romantic Getaway
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS IN HAWAII PRESCRIBES THAT COUPLES
TAKE MORE ROMANTIC GETAWAYS
It’s wonderful to daydream, have butterflies in your stomach and walk down the street holding hands. But, it’s truly bliss to find someone to love, or be loved by. Spending time with your sweetheart is something we all need to do more of and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii is here to help.
Escape to paradise where breathtaking scenery meets luxurious pampering. Hawaii’s sunny days morph into sultry evenings that invite utter indulgence from candlelit dinners to couples massages and spa treatments.
Starwood Hawaii comprises 11 award-winning hotels and resorts located on or just footsteps away from some of the world’s best beaches on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island. Travelers can choose from Starwood’s internationally renowned hotel brands of Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis or Luxury Collection depending on their romantic Hawaii experience of choice.
Starwood has handpicked some of its best romantic packages, from sheer luxury and indulgence to intimate, affordable getaways. See below and visit Starwoodhawaii.com to find the perfect romantic escape for you.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Located on 12 oceanfront acres of Kaanapali Beach, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is surrounded by lush gardens, meandering streams, and waterfalls – the perfect setting for romance. Offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the West Maui Mountains, the oceanfront guest rooms and suites offer Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds™ and Heavenly Bath™.
For the ultimate romantic experience, book the “Sunrise Renewal Champagne Breakfast” or the “Ka’anapali Sunset Dinner”. Each experience is set outdoors overlooking the breathtaking sunrise or sunset of Ka’anapali Beach. Couples can select the two-course breakfast menu or the four-course tropical dinner menu. Private wait staff greet and escort lovers to the secluded dining area, where a chilled bottle of premium Champagne awaits.
The award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin™ offers luxurious treatments that touch all of the senses. Signature treatments such as The Island Lavender Body Butter Treatment use local ingredients and products like lavender from upcountry Maui. Enjoy romantic bliss with the seductive “Helani Couples Massage & Bath” within the spaciously designed couples suite. A relaxing massage is followed by a whirlpool bath to enjoy in privacy with soft lighting, gentle music and glowing candles. Afterwards, couples can enjoy lavender biscotti and a tasty lavender-infused lemonade in the oceanview relaxation lounge.
For a truly tropical experience, an outdoor cabana is available for couples’ massages. Try the signature full-body Heavenly Massage where you can pick one of three specialty oil blends for your treatment: Ikaika for vitality; Maile for serenity; and Kamahele for jet lag. The sounds of the waterfall and the island breeze rustling through the lush tropical trees nearby will truly remind you that you really got away from it all.
Guests however need not leave the privacy of their room to enjoy blissful spa treatments. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa also offers the Westin In-Room Spa program, bringing the personalized luxury and comfort of a full-service spa to the privacy of the hotel room. As part of the hotel industry’s first global in-room spa program, the customized experience was developed by Westin Hotels & Resorts’ spa team and includes a luxurious yet portable spa bed and a spa basket filled with sensory items (including indulgent treats, such as handmade chocolates) to be enjoyed before, during and after the treatment.
An island dream wedding, romantic honeymoon, anniversary celebration - whatever the occasion - The Westin Maui Resort & Spa offers an abundance of ways for couples to share their love. Whether it’s a beachside ceremony at sunset or a morning celebration in a lush, blossom-scented gazebo, The Westin Maui’s “Celebrations of Aloha” wedding center helps couples create the perfect romantic event to celebrate their love. The full-service center is headed by Hawaii’s only Director of Romance. When it comes to making dreams come true, there isn’t a detail too small or a dream too big - whether it’s for the perfect wedding or a loving vow renewal. The center offers pre-set wedding packages but couples can also customize their ceremony by selecting from additional a la carte options. All wedding packages include a non-denominational officiant, wedding certificate, wedding coordinator and site fee.
With its genuine aloha service, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa prides itself on being the place “Where Heaven and Aloha Meet.”
The Westin Kaaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, Maui
Located on 26 oceanfront acres on Maui’s North Kaanapali Beach, The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas provide an idyllic getaway for a unique resort retreat. The spacious and stylishly furnished villas offer standard Westin amenities such as the Heavenly Bed™ and Heavenly Bath™, and also include luxurious features such as whirlpool tubs and private lanais.
With health and wellness being top-of-mind for many guests, Starwood Vacation Ownership is pleased to offer the Heavenly Spa by Westin, a 10,000 square-foot plush facility that opened less than a year ago. The spa features 13 treatment rooms including three beautifully-designed couples massage suites, hydrotherapy rooms, steam rooms, separate indoor relaxation lounges for men and women as well as a shared relaxation lounge in an outdoor courtyard setting. Guests can enjoy ultimate pampering and relaxation through signature treatments like the Kaanapali Couples Ritual Massage, a unique, Polynesian-style massage technique that features choreographed flowing movements reminiscent of the oceanic explorations undertaken by Polynesian voyagers. After the massage, the voyage continues with a luxuriously smooth and creamy coconut crème and plumeria milk bath for two to send the senses soaring.
The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas also offers guests a refreshing, signature social experience with Unwind…A Westin Evening Ritual, which features the sights and sounds of Hawaii. Introduced in 2007 by Westin Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the Unwind program is customized to highlight each resort’s local culture and environment. The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas utilizes its premier beachfront location to bring Maui’s spectacular natural beauty to its Unwind experience as guests enjoy the special Hawaiian culture. Every evening the ritual begins with a traditional Hawaiian oli (chant) and torchlighting. The evening continues with live Hawaiian entertainment as guests enjoy the picturesque sunset over Kaanapali Beach.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Originally built in 1963, high atop Puu Kekaa (or Black Rock), the romantic Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa sets itself apart as being the first resort on Maui, a deluxe property gracing famed Kaanapali Beach. Wedding locations are set within the luxurious resort grounds, which include plush lawns, swaying palm trees and breathtaking Kaanapali coastline, ocean and neighboring island views. Couples can even have their wedding in the Alii Suite, a private venue nestled right atop incredible Black Rock.
The Alii Suite is truly an elegant romantic sanctuary. The 1600-square foot suite features a living room and dining room adorned with original Hawaiian artwork and handcrafted furnishings. The bedroom features a California King Sweet Sleeper bed with a hand carved Koa bed frame, an executive Koa desk, lounging furniture and walk-in closet. The master bathroom has a separate toilet area, full double vanity, dressing area, traditional seamless Japanese standing shower and whirlpool soaker tub. Should guests choose to emerge from indoors, the Alii suite offers an outdoor space unlike any other: the living area opens up to the most dramatic view of the Kaanapali strip in all of Maui. Finally, a flagstone lanai opens up onto a private lawn at the farthest tip of Black Bock.
“Dinner Under the Stars” at the oceanfront Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is elite dining at its finest. This tailored process carefully customizes your dining experience from location and menu to music and elegant details. Guests choose their own venue from among 23 acres of oceanfront splendor, and select from three handpicked menus (or, allow Sheraton chefs to create a menu just for the two of you). As you dine under the Kaanapali stars, your exclusive butler waits on your every need throughout the evening.
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Kauai
This refreshing resort lies along a lush cliff on the north shore of Kauai and blends into the inspiring beauty surrounding it. Resting two hundred feet above the Pacific Ocean, it boasts a plunge pool for looking out beyond the beaches to infinity. The villas have intuitively designed floor plans, all the conveniences of home and the revitalizing comforts characteristic of Westin. The private lanais and countless impressive amenities enhance your distinctive Hawaiian retreat. Couples can enjoy the “Romance Package” where they’ll receive chocolate covered strawberries and Champagne upon arrival. The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas is offering one-bedroom villas for $2009 for a five-night stay and studios for $1599 for a five-night stay.
Sheraton Kauai Resort
For an awe-inspiring Kauai wedding, honeymoon, or private weekend away, Sheraton Kauai Resort provides the ideal island setting. The resort is located along a graceful, crescent-shaped arc of white-sand Poipu Beach, with glorious views of swaying palms, the sparkling Pacific Ocean and breathtaking sunsets. Tropical gardens filled with meandering waterways and romantic bridges create a sense of serenity and warmth. In this tranquil and irresistible setting, the resort’s gracious hospitality and proximity to the island’s most scenic activities and sight-seeing will make your stay on the Garden Island unforgettable.
The romantic guest rooms feature residential-style four poster king beds, or double beds with a headboard drape, suggestive of mosquito netting in old-fashioned island design. The dark woods of the furniture offer an alluring contrast to the warm color scheme of the room.
The resort’s new romance package includes the following: a Welcome Romance Basket filled with relaxing Bath Salts, body lotion, floating candle, a pictorial book about Kauai, bar of Rose Petal soap, and a delicious Opihi Chocolate amenity. Before you turn in for the evening, a server will deliver a tropical Mimosa cocktail of champagne and guava to your guest room. The package also includes breakfast in bed for two for one of the mornings during your stay. Rates start at $265 for this special romance package. Ask for rate code ROMANCE.
May we suggest an on-property romantic outing? Sheraton Kauai Resort offers “Dinner Under the Stars” on a private ocean point, where couples may enjoy a private oceanside dinner surrounded by lava, palm trees and crashing ocean waves. A private butler will cater to the needs of every couple as they dine on a customized menu consisting of fresh seafood, vegetables and fine wine, just before the experiencing the spectacular Poipu sunset.
Sheraton Kauai Resort can help you plan a wedding or anniversary event of any size and within a range of budgets, from grand oceanfront ceremonies to elegant garden receptions.
St. Regis Princeville Resort, Kauai
Suite dreams and timeless romance – Princeville offers an unparalleled experience in luxury and love. Few places on earth compare to Princeville, where idyllic sun-drenched days magically turn into soft, candlelit nights. The poignant fragrance of exotic, tropical flowers is in the air. This is a place of such stunning beauty and enchanting harmony; it quietly defines the meaning of devotion.
Currently undergoing a multi-million transformation of the resort from European sophistication, to refined island luxury, the Princeville Resort will emerge as the St. Regis Princeville Resort in Spring 2009. The first and only St. Regis in Hawaii, the resort will set the benchmark for island luxury accommodations with its distinguished butler service, brand new luxury spa, internationally-renowned culinary experiences, upscale retail shops, redesigned pool deck, lobby spaces, ballroom accommodations (perfect for a reception) and lavish guest rooms. The St. Regis architecture, landscaping, and furnishings will feature Native Hawaiian woods combined with natural coral and lava stone while carefully selected artwork, furniture and accessories will reflect the Asian influences found in the local culture.
Whether beachside or on the lanai overlooking magnificent Hanalei Bay, you won’t find a more spectacular setting for your honeymoon or romantic retreat than the St. Regis Princeville Resort.
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Hawaii’s Big Island
Beneath a morning sky painted creamy shades of tropical blue, or at sunset when fire-colored clouds dance across the horizon, in a bayside chapel scented with the fragrance of delicate flowers, in a glistening gazebo or beside a sapphire sea, couples are hard pressed to decide where to tie the knot at the 22-acre oceanfront Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Keauhou, which means “a new beginning,” is the name of a very special place in paradise. Couples beginning their journey together will find Keauhou’s spectacular Wedding Center with its Bayside Chapel Gazebo and expansive lawn reaching towards scenic Keauhou Bay to be the perfect location for the first steps in their new life journey together. Keauhou has long been known as a place to rejuvenate and revitalize the spirit. The shoreline at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa is renowned as a gathering place for manta rays, and many evenings the gentle sea creatures glide within easy sight of onlookers – an experience not to be forgotten.
To ensure a stress-free destination wedding, the resort’s Director of Special Occasions, an accredited member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), handles all the details from appointments for the bride at Hoola Spa to a “tee time” for the groom at nearby Kona Country Club. The resort’s in-house florist and executive chef add to the list of professionals that make a wedding at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa such a delight. Wedding dreams can now come true for less than ever before. The resort will donate ten percent of the cost of each qualifying wedding package to the couple’s charity of choice in their name.
Whether just beginning your journey together, or celebrating your first or 50th anniversary, Sheraton Keauhou Bay is the place to be to feel completely comforted and connected.
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Oahu
A new era of elegance has returned to Waikiki with the February 2009 re-opening of The Royal Hawaiian, the iconic “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” as a Starwood Luxury Collection Resort. The legendary landmark is synonymous with glamour, sophistication, timelessness – and romance. From the moment it first opened its doors on a pristine expanse of Waikiki Beach in February 1927, on the legendary site once known as Helumoa to Hawaiians, the hotel became a magnet for Hollywood’s elite and distinguished guests from around the globe - its enveloping pink glow reflected both the radiant beauty of Hawaii’s spirit and the essence of indulgent escape.
The Royal Hawaiian’s soaring pink turrets have lured couples from around the globe to wander Waikiki Beach at sunset, steal kisses in secluded botanical gardens and sip delectable Mai Tais on the beach as island music plays gently in the background. Guests will marvel at the beauty and grandeur that surrounds them at The Royal Hawaiian – and perhaps fall in love all over again.
With its rebranding as a Luxury Collection Resort, The Royal Hawaiian provides an elegant expression both of its history and its present and future: it is a portal not only to the islands’ indigenous charms and beautiful traditions, but also, to new and exciting experiences unbound by the expected. The distinctive architecture and rosy hue of the 1920s remain, as do the elegant details that nod to the hotel’s storied past. Now, however, 21st-century upgrades seamlessly meld with the thoughtfully chosen, classic design elements, creating a decidedly chic atmosphere that is still captivatingly Hawaiian. Guests can sip champagne at one of the resort’s world-class restaurants, including newly opened Azure, an oceanfront, dinner-only space illuminated by candlelight and mother-of-pearl mosaic, featuring fresh local seafood and other epicurean delights. Couples can indulge themselves at the Abhasa Waikiki Spa, offering luxurious treatments in cabanas in the midst of a tropical garden, or take a moonlight stroll along the beach.
For guests seeking an exclusive and romantic wedding destination, The Royal Hawaiian offers an exceptional wedding venue, unparalleled in setting and service. Guests can choose from a variety of ballrooms and suites totaling 12,000 square feet or more than 66,000 square feet of stunning outdoor event space set against the majestic Waikiki Beach backdrop. The landmark Monarch Room offers an unforgettable wedding experience complete with an elevated stage for live entertainment, and breathtaking views of Diamond Head.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Oahu
Known as "the first lady of Waikiki," the oceanfront Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa combines turn-of the-century Victorian elegance with modern amenities. A favorite honeymoon destination for decades, couples cannot help but feel relaxed in the tranquil surroundings, where they can retreat to the shade of the historic banyan tree or enjoy a spa treatment at Waikiki’s only oceanfront spa, Moana Lani, a Heavenly Spa by Westin. Boasting views of the sand and surf, this relaxing retreat includes two couple’s treatment suites with beachfront lanais and whirlpool tubs, nine private massage therapy rooms, a body treatment room, a Vichy shower water therapy room, and a new 24-hour state-of-the-art WestinWORKOUT® fitness center. Hawaiian healing traditions and innovative spa rituals inspire the heart and the spirit.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa also offers a Champagne and afternoon tea service on its legendary Veranda to delight the senses. One of the hotel’s popular fruit-flavored teas, the Moana Sunset marries flavors of tangy ohelo berry and juicy sweet mango. The Veranda Breeze is a nod to exotic Polynesia, a blend of caramel and heady Hawaiian vanilla. Sweet pastries arrive on a three-tiered European chinaware tray: warm, buttery-rich scones accompanied by rich Devonshire cream, lemon curd and preserves, petit fours, cream puffs, chocolate opera, a creamy fruit tart, mango cream profiterole, and macadamia nut Florentine are just a few of the tempting treats. Kaffir lime-lemon grass green tea sorbet is a refreshing finale to the elegant and refreshingly civilized experience.
Guests can also indulge themselves with the romantic Moana Chocolate Afternoon tea, featuring classic tea with a glass of rose’ champagne, chocolate liqueur, chocolate scones and a selection of delectable Hawaiian chocolates.
Sheraton Waikiki, Oahu
For those who prefer a night out on the town, the Sheraton Waikiki can provide you with the perfect location for an occasion to truly remember. An “epicenter of entertainment and excitement in Waikiki,” the hotel is centrally located near the best restaurants, shops and activities and features free nightly entertainment at the beachfront bar. The hotel is also home to the ultra-stylish Twist at Hanohano soaring 30 stories above the sand, providing the highest vantage point on Waikiki Beach. Twist features what is perhaps the most unique and colorful menu in all of Honolulu, with seven menus of international island fare and chef’s tastings in three, four or five courses. Focused on the synergy and harmony of ingredients, the foundation of Twist’s extraordinary cuisine is a culinary team that is passionate about providing guests with nature’s best. From local farmers in Waimanalo and Hamakua who meticulously care for their baby herbs, oyster mushrooms and vegetables they provide fresh daily, to the aqua culturists that farm raise fish, sea asparagus and lobsters, the bounty of freshness from the land and sea of Hawaii enables Twist’s chefs to prepare foods that tantalize the palate with sophisticated yet simple flavors.
RumFire, Honolulu’s sexy new hotspot, serves chic cocktails and stylish tapas at tables and seating overlooking the ocean. Set against the alluring backdrop of Diamond Head – the ultimate romantic setting - the hotel’s oceanfront hideaway offers the largest selection of vintage rum in the United States, with fire pits adorning the 7,000 square-foot venue.
To rejuvenate after an evening’s festivities, couples can spend the day at the full- service Spa Khakara by Abassa – an oasis of serenity and calm, where soothing massages, nourishing body treatments and specialized facials invite couples to recharge and refresh.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Oahu
Come enjoy a romantic getaway that infuses an authentic Hawaiian experience at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, located on the site that was once home to Hawaiian royalty, Princess Victoria Kaiulani. The “Endless Romance Package” includes a full American-style breakfast, Champagne, fruit basket on arrival, 4 p.m. late checkout and a historical tour that takes place every Tuesday at 2 p.m. (subject to change). The tour takes guests back to the late 19th century, when the Ainahau graced the hotel’s premises. Learn about the legacy of Princess Kaiulani - her history, education, interests and her love of the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights of the tour include the original life-sized portrait of the princess dedicated to the hotel on its opening day, an unusual stone bench where the princess exchanged stories with Robert Louis Stevenson and Island Rose, a touching poem Stevenson penned in Princess Kaiulani’s honor.
In the evening, guests can witness the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and its people as the stories and legends of old Hawaii come to life. Five nights a week, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Ainahau Showroom takes guests on a theatrical excursion through Tahiti, New Zealand, Fiji, the Marquesas Islands, Samoa and Hawaii with “Creation – A Polynesian Journey.” Featuring the brilliant use of new video footage of volcanic eruptions, pristine island landscapes and extraordinary ocean scenes, vibrant costuming, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, in conjunction with Tihati Productions, offers fascinating stories of the people of the Pacific. Guests will experience the mythical creation of a Polynesian man and woman, along with their spectacular voyage through the Pacific.
Live Internet Wedding Webcast offered at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii has partnered with state-of-the-art Internet gurus, Live Internet Weddings, to provide stunning “wedcasts” for couples who want to share their wedding day bliss with family and friends live around the world. Live Internet Weddings offers four unique packages to capture the moment, including the Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Webcast Packages, with prices to suit a range of budgets. Three of the packages include additional videography services, as well as professionally crafted DVDs to revisit the memorable day.
Escape to paradise now with your sweetheart and allow Starwood Hawaii to make your dreams come true. To make a booking, please contact 866.716.8140
