Ashley & Matt

On our romantic escape we will discover the highlights of our honeymoon destination with your generous wedding gift. Expedia offers an array of tours, activities and excursions. Thank you for allowing us to plan our dream honeymoon by contributing to any and all of our adventures as a newly married couple.

BEER!

CHOCOLATE!

We will set sail on a half-day adventure cruise and discover the natural treasures off of the Kona Coast. We will watch as dolphins bounce from the crystal blue water and explore the mysteries of the sea floor and snorkel eye level with curious green sea turtles. Underwater, we'll explore darkened sea caves and lava tubes lit with flickering sunlight and myriads of brightly colored fish. We'll visit the enchanting environs of Kealakekua Bay and the Place of Refuge, where the waters are replete with coral reefs. Then we're off to observe spinner dolphins and whales at play.

We don't want to settle for a standard room on our honeymoon! With your perfect gift we can plan ahead and upgrade to a room with a view on our once in a lifetime trip!

Deep Sea Fishing excursion!

We will begin the tour with a wonderful drive of contrast and change from the dry-side resort area to the lush green country of Kohala. Along the way we'll journey up the North Kona and Kohala coastlines over lava flows from Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains. We'll pass through the quaint plantation towns of Hawi and Kapaau, site of the life-size statue of King Kamehameha. At the end of the road we will pass through a locked gate onto private property, and the real fun begins with a bumpy but short off-road drive in our 6WD Pinzgauer on an old cane road.

Roadtrip on Hwy 1!

We will take flight over the Big Island's patchwork of 11 different climate zones, passing forests, volcanoes and harbor-side towns in a helicopter that boasts the most window seats available on the island. The largest and youngest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, the Big Island (in all its grandeur) is best experienced from a bird's eye view. We'll board a Bell 407 Helicopter outfitted to carry a total of 6 passengers. We will take in hovering tropical views of 5 volcanoes, vast and imposing mountain-scapes, and the white and black sand beaches that help define the dramatic coastline.

Honeymoon!

Kayaking Tour and Sea Life Adventure

Scuba diving experience!

On our tropical honeymoon we will venture to the remote reefs of the scenic island of Lanai on the high-tech Ocean Freedom raft. Here, we will spend our time watching dolphins and snorkeling in a beautiful reef.

We'll learn to shred killer waves during a small-group lesson of no more than 3 fellow wave riders. We'll prepare for a 90-minute session on Hawaii's most forgiving waves. We’ll slide into our Quicksilver rash guard t-shirt, hop on our beginner surfboard and we will put our trust in this local surf legend who’s been hitting the waves around the world for more than 40 years.

Will have to happen as often as possible! :)

With your wedding gift we can plan ahead and upgrade to a romantic honeymoon suite. Our suite will be just steps from the beach nestled amongst the magnificent lush, fragrant tropical gardens and framed with breathtaking ocean views. We will be pampered in style and comfort, leaving us with "suite" memories!

The Volcano Experience Tour presents two exciting options. The first option allows us to enjoy spectacular views of both Maui and the Big Island in an air-conditioned aircraft, followed by a tour of the active volcano area, waterfalls and more. The second option includes flying to the Big Island for an all-day guided tour through Volcanoes National Park including Kilauea Iki Crater, a walk through an ancient lava tube, the steam vents, and more.

We will discover the secrets and lush natural beauty of Maui's famous Hana Coast on our Hawaiian honeymoon. Our professional guide will escort us in the comfort of an air conditioned van driving along the road to Hana coming across 617 curves and 54 one-lane bridges. Along the way we will enjoy a sumptuous lunch while admiring cascading waterfalls, breathtaking vistas from scenic lookouts, dense bamboo jungles and black sand beaches!

WHO DEY!

WINE!

We will visit the beautiful North Kohala Coast, one of Hawaii's best kept secrets and the area that gave birth to King Kamehameha, now giving birth to Big Island Eco Adventures, the Big Island's first zip-line canopy tour. We’ll be overlooking the incredible Pololu Valley, 500 acres of ancient hillside filled with sturdy Ironwood and showy Albizia trees. The unique volcanic geology and nature's winds and waters have carved luscious waterfalls and pools cascading through these forests. The scent of ginger and guava and a variety of tropical bird songs will create a magical setting for us.

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

After the sun sets behind the sparkling water’s horizon and we have feasted on island and mainland favorites, we’ll experience a luau show that’s out of this world! We’ll relax while sipping on tropical concoctions and enjoy the mesmerizing journey through Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa, three of the seven main “flavors” of the Polynesian culture. We’ll be amazed with the spine-tingling, breathtaking gyrations of the famous Samoan fire-knife dance. We can’t wait!

What could be better than knowing we'll have breakfast to enjoy between the sheets? We'll order eggs florentine, cinnamon rolls, freshly squeezed orange juice and hot coffee which all seem to taste better served to us in bed!

It's casual, fun and perfect for an afternoon lunch. With so many restaurants in town, we'll choose the most perfect, casual restaurant where we'll take delight in the juiciest burgers, fresh sandwiches, chicken and fries!

With your wedding gift, we will taste the flavors of Hawaiian regional cuisine that reflects the cultures living on the islands. This will be a unique fine dining honeymoon experience and it will leave us with fond honeymoon memories! We can't wait!

We are looking forward to our Hawaiian honeymoon cruise aboard a sailboat! We'll feast on the buffet and maybe partake in a cocktail or two at the open bar while enjoying the Hawaiian breezes and a spectacular sunset.

We’ll love a night just to ourselves! Indulging in the romantic ambiance, we’ll enjoy tantalizing cuisine at our favorite restaurant and make a toast to our lives together!

We would love just one more night to celebrate and indulge in romance! At our favorite restaurant we’ll enjoy spectacular cuisine and sip on classical cocktails and concoctions while toasting to us and our ‘last’ night on our escape in paradise!

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner. We'll choose a quiet restaurant with a warm atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service.

At our favorite Steak House, we'll reserve a table so we can tantalize our tastebuds! We'll choose from an array of prime aged steaks, chops, bone-In New York, filet mignon, double pork chops and racks of lamb. All choices are grilled the classic way juicy, tender, with the flavors developed fully. This is a sanctuary for us steak aficionados. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it.

With so many ice cream parlors in town, we'll try everything from hot fudge sundaes to soft serve ice cream and thick milkshakes. Who cares about the diet on our fantastic getaway!

It's just a quick flight to the exciting new experiences awaiting us on our island getaway.

It won't be like driving at home. Exploring on our honeymoon will be an adventure.

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

With your lovely wedding gift, we will experience a romantic and special honeymoon! We will begin our new lives together and enjoy each other's company while creating unforgettable honeymoon memories. It's our happily ever after and we thank you for making our honeymoon extraordinary!