Katura & Frederick

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.

We will join in on one of the best celebrations in Hawaii at the beautiful Royal Kona Resort for a traditional Hawaiian luau. Between the fading sun and the breeze off the Kona coast, we’ll dance and dine the night away. When the sun fades, the tropical breeze will sway the trees to the beat of the drums, to create an easy rhythm to start our luau the right way. With a breathtaking backdrop of glittering waters of the Kona Coast, our oceanfront setting encompasses Polynesian culture.

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 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 watch as the evening dims and then relights with poi ball twirlers and fire knife dancers. A lavish buffet will await us in an evening that captures the gambit - from the quiet intimacy to the stunning display of sight and sounds. Nestled in a 35-acre (14-ha) manicured pasture, Gaylord's Restaurant Kilohana sits at the end of a winding driveway. When we enter we will see the paintings of Ethel and Gaylord Parke Wilcox that line the walls. The luau celebrates the triumphs and struggles of the Hawaiian people - culminating in word, music and the hypnotic light trails of a fire dance.

Your generous wedding gift allows us to discover the relaxing charms of romance on this sunset dinner cruise! We will take in the spectacular views of Maui and the neighboring islands as we enjoy cocktails, appetizers, entrees, dessert, and live entertainment. Before heading back, we will create many memories as we witness the sun setting below the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean.

On our romantic honeymoon we will discover an underwater world of beauty with the Molokini and Turtle Arches tour. We will make our way to Molokini where we will snorkel with amazing marine life. Next, we will head to the Turtle Arches, famous for the green sea turtles then enjoy a sumptuous honeymoon lunch.

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!

The Circle Island Tour is the perfect wedding gift for our Hawaiian honeymoon! Our guide will take us on an exciting adventure in a helicopter to discover East and West Maui and its highlights. We will witness one of the world’s largest volcanoes, Haleakala Crater, admire cascading waterfalls of the Hana Rainforest, and see the majestic West Maui Mountains.

We'll sail, sip and snorkel our way across the serene waters off Oahu's western coastline. Cerulean seascapes coupled with a honeyed breeze create an ideal and organic alarm clock during this early morning aquatic escapade. We'll wake up to seasonal sea-creature sightings such as dolphins, whales, flying fish and green sea turtles. Icy drinks and a tasty lunch buffet provide satisfying sustenance on the way back.

We'll go back in history for a look at the site of the attack that heralded the U.S. involvement in World War II - Pearl Harbor. To lighten the rest of our day, we'll travel around and discover the elusive beauty that is Oahu. The USS Arizona Memorial, will be our first stop on this memorable tour of Oahu. At the Visitor Center, we"ll watch a film about the attack on Pearl Harbor before viewing artifacts from that fateful day. Next, we will board a Navy launch and skim across the waters to park beside the USS Arizona Memorial, a floating memorial dedicated to the final resting place of more than 1,000 sailors.

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

On a glass bottom kayak we will see the multicolored coral, the incredible marine life and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world at our beautiful destination, without even getting wet!

We will have memories to cherish for years to come. We can view the majesty of our magical breath-taking destination from above, on a first class helicopter tour.

We'll have a drink or two on you at the local bar or at our favorite saloon. Cheers!

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.

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!

Why settle for a standard room especially on this special time. With your gift, we can plan ahead and upgrade to a romantic suite on our once in a lifetime trip!

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!

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!

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!

The catch of the day awaits us! As seafood lovers it will be hard to choose from the different types of seafood restaurants and the variety of fresh fish, all complemented by delectable side dishes, fresh vegetables, and an incredible selection of wines. A delicious treat!

At any desired Chinese food restaurant we'll reserve a table and savor the exotic flavors of Asian Cuisine. We may even use our chopsticks!

Thai food is dazzling and exotic. We will reserve a table to enjoy tantalizing dishes that will awake our taste buds as we dine on cuisine born out of artistry and ingenuity at our favorite restaurant!

Thai food is dazzling and exotic. We will reserve a table to enjoy tantalizing dishes that will awake our taste buds as we dine on cuisine born out of artistry and ingenuity at our favorite restaurant!

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!

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

A table will be reserved for us at our favorite restaurant. We can choose from fresh fruits, freshly baked pastries, breakfast meats, scrambled eggs, French toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. Give us the works we need our energy on our getaway.

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.

This luau is a Hawaiian experience that we cannot miss! Upon arrival, we will be greeted with the customary shell lei and watch the Royal Court procession arrive in a traditional outrigger canoe. We will feast on a menu of traditional Hawaiian cuisines and BBQ dishes, tropical fruit punch and Mai Tai's. The highlight of our honeymoon evening will be the spectacular Polynesian Revue with the dangerous and fascinating fire-knife dance under a blanket of stars!

We will have to choose from all the local Italian restaurants in town to reserve the perfect table in the most romantic setting. We will tantalize our taste buds with homemade pasta, Panini, fresh Seafood, select an Italian vino and enjoy the best dessert ever, ending with a cup of cappuccino. Now that's amore!

We will start with our favorite delicacies at the sushi bar in our chosen Japanese restaurant. Then, enjoy the authentic Japanese dining room, where award-winning chefs skillfully twirl their knives through the air during the teppanyaki cooking show. We may even try a glass or two of hot sake.

We love to spice things up! We'll pick the most fabulous Mexican food restaurant in town, reserve our table and savor South of the Border tacos, tamales and other authentic Mexican favorites all topped off with some fresh salsa. Ole!

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.

We will take a dream cruise along the coast of Hawaii with the dolphins as they frolic and play in the calm Hawaiian waters! While admiring the incredible scenery, we will dine on local dishes, enjoy a cocktail or two and maybe even spot a humpback or pilot whale. This will be a very romantic honeymoon evening!

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!

We have to check out Paia, a hip surfer town located east of Kahului on Hwy 36 (Hana Hwy). Here, we will shop at an array of small local boutiques with crafts, contemporary surfer-styles and old-fashioned vintage collectibles and honeymoon souvenirs!

We will relax and get comfortable in our very own top quality rich and extremely soft robe. Embroidered with romantic memories!

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.

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

What a great start! We can arrange to arrive in style and comfort...maybe enjoy a glass or two of champagne to toast to our lives together.

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

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

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!

We'll need a spa day just to ourselves! We will sit back, relax and indulge in a rejuvenating and revitalizing spa treatment or massage to help soothe our tense muscles and to help us get back in the groove.

What a feeling! An aromatic exfoliate gel is applied to our bodies to refine the skin, and then oils and creams are added to moisturize and soften. Finally our bodies are wrapped to increase the warmth, completely relax us and set the mood for romance.

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous! Send us off with chilled champagne in our limousine from the airport to our destination.

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 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!

I will be pampered with a classic and gentle cleansing facial with wonderful aromatic ingredients, leaving my skin radiant and beautiful. No photos during the treatment allowed!

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

I will enjoy a gentleman's spa day. Relaxing in the spa being pampered with an invigorating massage and a soothing scalp treatment, then to complete my day at the spa a Gentleman's Nail Grooming. Who says a spa day is just for the girls?

From the excellent service at the hotel to the attentive waiters at dinner, there's going to be a long list of people to thank for helping us have the perfect time away from home.

After a long day of fun in the sun, we will cool down Hawaiian style! We will be wrapped with a unique blend of aloe vera and Hawaiian ti-leaf that will cool, refresh and revitalize our bodies leaving us in the mood for a romantic evening in paradise!

We'll enjoy a sensual aromatherapy massage engaging a combination of stimulating techniques and soothing aromas. This is perfect for our romantic honeymoon!

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!

We can plan to start our trip with a romantic flair! What better way than with the decadence of this unbeatable combination?

As aspiring oenophiles, or people who just like wine, we'll spend a day at our desired winery enjoying the entertaining and knowledgeable explanation of the winemaking process, followed by a tasting of some of the finest wines!