Dena & Brad

We'll dive beneath the waves of the Big Island for an unforgettable journey aboard an Atlantis submarine. We will explore 25 acres of natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants as we head more than 100 feet (30.5 m) underwater!

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.

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.

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.

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 in Hanalei or Wailua. 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.

With your wedding gift we will reserve a night in our Honeymoon Suite and indulge in luxury that exceeds all of our expectations. Our honeymoon suite is not just romantic; it's spacious, comfortable, luxurious and very private. Thank you for Suite Memories!

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 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!

What a great wedding gift! We'll travel in style with the top down on our convertible, enjoying the warm island breezes blowing gently on our faces.

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!