Hawaii's a place where vacationing couples that haven't held hands in years forget themselves, and just do it. Look around, hands are linked to hands everywhere you look. And if you're introduced to an island dignitary or celebrity expect to be offered a cheek for the customary peck.
Smooching is an island thing. Maybe it's the power of suggestion, but more likely it's Hawaii's seductive pull. Romance is in the air. Why deny it?
So when holding hands leads to the next step, be prepared. Maui is ripe with romantic spots made for kissing.
Here's a short list of sensational smooching spots from people who've been there:
• Watching the sun sink into the ocean from the top of Haleakala. (Or at sunrise even though it's crowded.)
• Soaking under the stars in a hot tub on the lanai of an oceanfront cottage at Hotel Hana-Maui.
• Sharing fine wine on the beach at Pacific'O's in Lahaina.
• Gazing at a moonlit reef at Honolua Bay, near Kapalua.
• Kiss My Taco Tuesday at Fred's Mexican Café in Kihei.
• Balancing on lava rocks at La Peruse Bay.
• Sitting under a cabana at the Maui Prince Hotel in Makena.
• Sipping lavender tea at Ali'i Kula Lavender farm on the slopes of Haleakala.
• Basking in the end of another perfect day as the sun disappears at D.T. Fleming Beach
Of course, there are no rules about smooching. If the mood hits, go for it. This is Hawaii.
