US – Saturday, March 20
Updated 18:57, February the 3rd, 2010
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The Kauai Marriott boasts the largest single-level pool in Hawaii. The Kauai Marriott boasts the largest single-level pool in Hawaii.
 

Say aloha to your new marriage

Think honeymoon, and Hawaii springs immediately to mind. On the island of Kauai, the blend of beauty, luxury, and tranquility will make the perfect setting for letting go of all that pre-wedding stress.

Kauai is home to some of the most posh hotel brands in the world, and they all take advantage of their beautiful natural surroundings. Staying put and relaxing the entire time is a perfectly viable option, thanks to multiple full-service resorts. But if you’re the more adventurous type, options abound. Kayak in Hanalei Bay, tour the Napali coast in a helicopter (the only way to access much of the island) or hit the links for a round of golf on any of Kauai’s outstanding courses.

LIVING LARGE▶ With a show-stopping view of Mount Makana, you’ll struggle to find a better spot for a sunset cocktail (we suggest the ginger margarita) than the St. Regis Princeville Resort’s (www.stregisprinceville.com) lounge. 1▶ At the southern end of the island, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa (www.kauai.hyatt.com) delivers the comfort and luxury you would expect from a Grand Hyatt. The resort includes the Anara Spa, ranked by Spa Magazine as one of the world’s best. 1▶ As wonderful as the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club (www.marriott.com) is during the day, it also makes a great backdrop for a private dinner, arranged through the hotel.LIVING LARGE

▶ With a show-stopping view of Mount Makana, you’ll struggle to find a better spot for a sunset cocktail (we suggest the ginger margarita) than the St. Regis Princeville Resort’s (www.stregisprinceville.com) lounge.
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▶ At the southern end of the island, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa (www.kauai.hyatt.com) delivers the comfort and luxury you would expect from a Grand Hyatt. The resort includes the Anara Spa, ranked by Spa Magazine as one of the world’s best.
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▶ As wonderful as the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club (www.marriott.com) is during the day, it also makes a great backdrop for a private dinner, arranged through the hotel.
 
RON VARRIAL
ron.varrial@metro.us
 
 
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