If romance is an emotional attraction or aura, then Hawaii's Big Island is romance itself. Walk along the beach hand in hand and gaze at a shimmering ocean reflecting the pathway of the moon. Tell someone you love them with a whisper that stirs the soft plumeria-filled air. Kiss under a rushing waterfall. Pop the question at a candle lit dinner overlooking a paradise garden, and don't forget to order champagne.

While Hawaii's Big Island will put stars in your eyes, you can also appreciate them overhead. Head to the top of Mauna Kea with your loved one for the best and most romantic view. Few places on earth are better for watching the heavens.

Memories made on Hawaii's Big Island appeal to so many of the senses at once, it can be overwhelming. But couples who visit never seem to complain. In fact, they return again and again to drink in the beauty and keep love alive.