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Hot Honeymoon Hotels 2011: Steals and Splurges for Brides-to-Be

globetrotting gourmet — 2011-02-16T10:30:07-05:00

We’re back at it again this year, dishing on the latest and greatest in honeymoon-worthy hotels. From dirt cheap digs in ridiculously stunning places to once-in-a-lifetime luxe splurges, we’ve searched high and low (and across oceans and continents, oh my!) for the 10 most romantic destinations on the planet.

We know that your honeymoon is the most special trip of a lifetime, so here are five splurge and five steal options to help start your life together.

Check out our Steals and Splurges for Brides-to-Be here:

HI: Was Steve Jobs Hiding Out in Hawaii and Talking About LSD?

juliana — 2010-07-16T13:03:46-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/stevejobshawaii.jpg" class="top">Apple is set to make an announcement very shortly about the dysfunctional antenna reception on the iPhone 4 and it is sure to be a ball-buster for <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/steve jobs">Steve Jobs</a>. Which is probably why Jobs decided to take a vacation to Hawaii recently, if this <a href="http://gawker.com/5588234/has-steve-jobs-been-in-hawaii-trying-to-relax">Gawker</a> sighting is to be believed: <blockquote>The tipster was having lunch at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Kona+Village+Resort/local/206">Kona Village</a>, and is certain that Jobs and his family sat at an adjoining table. The Jobses were described as relaxed and laid back. What's more, says the source, Jobs was describing to his kids the positive, medicinal uses of LSD. </blockquote>Jobs has spoken on record about his experiences with LSD so this sighting could be totally plausible.

HI: May is Secretly Child-Free Resort Month in Hawaii

ASalkever — 2007-05-15T09:06:44-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/adult_swim.jpg" class="imgborder"/>[Ed. Note: Alex Salkever is the editor/founder of Hawaii travelblog <a href="http://www.hawaiirama.com">Hawaiirama</a>.] Hawaii is the ultimate family vacation destination. Hawaii is the ultimate romance and honeymoon destination. Hawaii has no adult-only resorts. Note the incongruous nature of these three statements. Fortunately, for love birds who pine to experience the islands sans the happy sounds of screaming babies and yammering tantrum tossers, there are two stealth options in the month of May. The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Kona+Village+Resort/local/206">Kona Village Resort</a>, a Gilligan's Island-style property that was recently renovated, is usually known as one of the best places for families in the islands. Yet in May the KVR shuts down its much loved childcare programs and takes a break from caring for keiki.

Kailua-Kona: Another Honeymoon in Hawaii

GEM0330 — 2006-02-22T12:40:37-05:00

<![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/2474/Kona_Village_Resort.jpg"> You thought we were done with Valentine's Day... you were right. But romance can happen on the other 364 days, especially in Hawaii. A coconut in front of your door is code for "Do Not Disturb" at <a href="http://www.konavillage.com/index.asp">Kona Village Resort</a>. They call it "barefoot luxury," but you might call it "peace and quiet"-- no TV's or other electronic gadgets (AC, phones, computers are a no-no) to distract you from the resort's beauty and your significant other. Guests stay in hales, polynesian huts-- aka bungalows. But  <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60872-d113120-r4473371-Kona_Village_Resort-Kailua_Kona_Island_of_Hawaii_Hawaii-m10559.html">recent guests</a> mention a need for renovation.  If you start to go crazy and miss cell phones, glitz, and Gucci then this isn't the place for you.  <a