Tara & Ethan

We can't wait to enjoy exotic cocktails served ice cold in coconut shells. Watching the spectacular South Pacific sunset will put us in that island mood! What a great start to our honeymoon evening!

We will get into a 4 wheel-drive vehicle for a ride through the deep valleys of Moorea. Our honeymoon adventure begins with a drive to Paopao Valley passing pineapple plantations, crossing the Paopao Opunohu trail to the territorial property of Opunohu, we will stop at "Titiroa Marae," a temple strictly reserved for the gods as we continue to Papetoai Village to visit the first Christian church in French Polynesia, built by the London Missionary Society in 1822. How exciting!

We will take a boat to a very secluded beach and spend the afternoon alone. How romantic is that?

With your thoughtful gift we'll pound the sea, grab some air, ride a wave, get a thrill and have a blast.

Ok, ok, so the boat won't exactly look like the one in this picture...... BUT this gift will be put towards a 4-hour private boat rental for Captain Ethan and his First Mate in Bora Bora.

With your gift we'll spend a night on the town, dance, laugh, and let loose wherever we desire!

Gliding into the crystal clear lagoon, marveling at exquisite ocean creatures and the natural beauty. We'll explore under the blue water, face the impressive sting rays, marvel at the diversity of marine life. Together, we will have the thrill of meeting our dolphins face-to-face, sharing a soft touch, viewing their grace and beauty, and take home a photo for a perfect memory of our honeymoon adventure!

Package includes a lagoon tour, snorkeling, shark and ray feeding and a delicious Tahitian meal on a motu. We'll also see a pareo and coconut show, and learn how to dance Polynesian style on a beach.

What a romantic evening as the ship drifts out to sea for a night under a blanket of stars. We will make sure we reserve a table now to enjoy a spectacular dinner captivated by a picture perfect sunset.

With the abundance of large marine life and amazing seascapes, diving within the waters of the most beautiful lagoon in the world, or venturing out into the ocean is on our "must do" list. During the dives, it is common to see legions of gigantic manta rays gliding gracefully within arm's reach while schools of reef sharks parade by. And schools of tropical fish swimming over the coral garden.We cant wait!

Aboard a motorized outrigger canoe, we will depart for a memorable honeymoon experience in the Blue Lagoon of Bora Bora. We'll encounter Black Tip Reef Sharks and share the thrill of watching these fierce animals being fed by hand and discover the wonders of the underwater world of the "Lagoon of Bora Bora" by snorkeling near the barrier reef.

We are so excited to go snorkeling on honeymoon, floating through the cool blue water as we swim eye to eye with exotic marine life. Paradise found!

A sunset cruise of Moorea's lagoon is definitely a relaxing and enjoyable activity in French Polynesia. This is what Moorea is all about...enjoying the peace and tranquility of the South Pacific from the water. What a great way for us to relax and see the underwater beauty of the lagoon! Marveling at the diversity of marine life, just inches away from us! A perfect honeymoon evening!

There are 75 different species of whales in the world, and the waters around Moorea are home to more than 25 of them! Marine Biologist Dr. Michael Poole has been working and living on Moorea for the past 23 years, observing these fascinating creatures up close in their natural environment, and inspiring people the world over to appreciate, understand, and care about dolphins and whales. Dr. Poole is responsible for spearheading French Polynesia's policy of protecting marine mammals. He's been on The Discovery Channel, The Travel Channel and helped with the blockbuster series Planet Earth. One of the most popular tours in French Polynesia.

We've decided to make a pit stop in San Luis Obispo on the way to LA for our flight to Tahiti. You can't find a room more "honeymoon" than this"! YIKES! :) http://www.madonnainn.com/rooms/155.php

This gift will allow us to upgrade our Garden Bungalow to a Luxury Beach Bungalow in Moorea!

It has always been Tara's dream to spend a night in one of these beautiful Tahitian huts over the crystal blue sea! This gift will be put towards making that dream come true!

The catch of the day awaits Ethan! As a seafood lover, it will be hard for him to choose from the different types of seafood and the variety of fresh fish offered on the islands. A delicious treat! Tara might even take a bite or two ;)

As you know, the islands are known for their seafood delicacies!! This presents somewhat of a challenge for fish-averse Tara. This gift will go towards buying her a slice (or two) of pizza in Moorea :)

How romantic is this? Dining in an intimate elegant restaurant, with impeccable service, being seated over the water with spectacular views of the south Pacific Islands!

Bloody Mary's is beach side thatch roofed restaurant that is a must see in Bora Bora. We can't wait to have dinner here! http://bloodymarys.com

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner at Lagoon which offers the top rated cuisine on the island of Bora Bora!

With your wedding gift, we will enjoy a picnic on Motu Tiahura it's one of the most wonderful things we can do in French Polynesia. We will enjoy a typical Polynesian motu picnic of fish, chicken, local fruits, juices, and breads, on the beautiful little islets with white sandy beaches overlooking the lagoon,

One can never have too many frosty drinks with little umbrellas while on a tropical island, right?

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner on the first night of our honeymoon. We'll choose a quiet restaurant with a warm atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service. Ooh la la :)

This non-assuming place gets great reviews & is right on the water in Moorea.

What better way to enhance our fine dining experience than with our chosen bottle of exceptional wine at dinner? Cheers!

Wonder who will feed who grapes in bed? We'll order a nice basket of fruit that should keep our energy high.

We would love to shop around for our favorite piece of island art as a cherished keepsake from our once in a lifetime trip.

We will browse the boutique store and pick up a few local handicrafts and souvenirs as mementoes from our honeymoon.

Plenty of time will be spent in the sun, so we won’t let the rays ruin our perfect trip! Sunscreens, lotions (and bug spray) will protect our skin.

This camera will allow us to capture even the most elusive marine life. This is the perfect gift for us - the warm water tropical travelers.

We're both in dire need of some new shades! Much needed on islands full of sunshine!

A scooter is a fun and casual way to see the sights of our honeymoon destination. No need to fix our hair for this trip!

Any help to get to and from our destination is greatly appreciated! We will be thanking you long after take off.

I'm not sure exactly how small this plane is going to be, but I'm sure it will be exciting (or terrifying?!) We have been instructed to sit on the left hand side facing the Captain for the best view of the islands.

With this gift, we can sit back, relax and indulge in a rejuvenating and revitalizing spa treatment or massage to help soothe our tense muscles after all of the wedding planning!e.

We'll toast to our lives together as we uncork the effervescence of a bottle of champagne. Cheers!

We will experience the special indulgence of a couple's massage lying side-by-side while being pampered with exotic oils that hydrate the skin, rejuvenate senses, and leave us refreshed and revitalized :) We want to reserve our spa treatments early for this ultimate spa experience!

You can't go to the beach without a fresh pair of flip flops!

There is nothing like waking up to the sweet smell of flowers by our bedside. How romantic!

The nails have to look good to show off my beautiful wedding ring :)

I will be pampered with a foot facial, foot cleansing, foot scrub, masque and moisturizing massage of lower legs and feet. This is a pure delight for my soles and soul!

Neither of us have ever experienced a 9-hour flight before (yikes!). This gift will allow us to purchase travel amenities (pillows, books, magazines) that will allow us to remain comfortable and relaxed while in the air. No cranky honeymooners here!