Halekulani, Oahu

When Hawaii’s exoticism was intoxicating and only the most privileged came here to get away, the Halekulani was there. In fact, it’s been here for nearly 100 years. And amazingly, it’s still one of Hawaii’s top hotels and a favorite of honeymooners and vow renewers. No surprise: The Halekulani oozes romance. Made up of five buildings in Waikiki, the resort trades floral patterns and tropical kitsch for soothing shades of white and brown. And no one goes without a lanai to catch glimpses of Pacific sunsets and emerald Diamond Head (and a full 90 percent of the rooms have ocean views).

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