TAM-NHI & ALAN

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 enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a unique Polynesian hukilau (a communal net-fishing technique), delicious island cuisine and spectacular entertainment. Accompanied by soft sea breezes, the Paradise Cove Luau waits to show us a glimpse of Hawaii past.

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.

The mottled turquoise-blue waters of Waikiki and Kaneohe bay lap around the majestic landscape. We'll sweep over Maui and marvel at the explosive green peaks and waterfall-laced valleys. We’ll pass over the small communities and pastoral plains as we view sites rich with historical value and teeming with local lore.

We'll marvel from the safety of an underwater iron cage as the incredible Hawaiian mano (sharks) rise from the depths of Oahu's North Shore just to greet us, their entrancing beauty and splendor literally at our fingertips. We'll board an efficient 32-foot (9.8 m) aluminum boat, head out to sea on a 2-hour journey that promises plentiful close encounters of the aquatic kind - watching the rolling waves along the way for greetings from dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles and - in the winter months - humpback whales. Then we will climb into the submerged steely fortress and experience the sheer exhilaration of sleek 5- to 15-foot (1.5 m to 4.6 m) sharks swimming mere inches from us and a few fellow cage-goers.

We'll explore azure Kailua Bay, including the Twin Islands, Queen's Bath and Lanikai Beach, on this adventure-packed kayaking expedition. We will snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish, take a brisk hike to hidden tide pools or try our hand at kayak surfing through the ocean spray.

With your lovely wedding gift, we will enjoy a fun and exciting evening aboard the STAR! A "champagne" toast will start our riveting Three Star Sunset Dinner & Show Cruise®, followed by a sumptuous 5-course whole Maine lobster and tenderloin steak dinner and premium beverages. We will enjoy unparalleled vistas of Waikiki and beyond Diamond Head from all four decks including the 60' high observation deck. We will enjoy continuous live entertainment like no other, from a hula welcome to Jazz, and a new "My Hawaii - Beyond the Reef®" show by the largest cast on island waters and dancing. We will step aboard Hawaii's largest, award-winning Star of Honolulu on our Hawaiian honeymoon!

We will experience Polynesia with full-day general admission, plus an award-winning Ali'i Luau dinner, and an amazing HA: Breath of Life evening show. During the day, we will experience island villages with one of our friendly tour guides in our small group. For dinner we will experience the Ali'i Luau. Against the backdrop of waterfalls and lush gardens, the Ali'i Luau celebration will begin. A beautiful orchid lei will be placed on our shoulders as we enter. The king's royal court will arrive, portraying the authenticity and excitement of luaus long ago, followed by a traditional imu ceremony (underground oven). Harmonious song and dance will accompany our hearty luau meal featuring melt-in-your-mouth pork. During the evening show, we will have Ambassador seating and receive a souvenir gift.

This tour is moving in more ways than one. Explore and honor three historic sites that shaped the outcome of World War II in this. You will visit the USS Arizona Memorial where the United States was catapulted into WWII and its fight in the Pacific began. Next, enjoy a tour of the Battleship Missouri. Knowledgeable guides provide colorful stories about the ship’s history and life at sea during a 35-minute guided tour. Later, honor the freedoms bestowed upon us by all those who bravely served our country since WWI at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Before heading back into Waikiki, you will drive through historic Honolulu to see Hawaii State Capitol and Honolulu City Hall, Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha Statue, and Kawaiaha`o Church.

Together we will indulge in a gorgeous massage in our very own suite reserved for couples. We will enjoy a full body massage while lying side by side and then relax in our private Hydrotherapy Jacuzzi tub for an additional 25 minutes.

We’ll suit up and learn about daily dolphin life and interact with them up close and personal in this intimate and educational adventure. Guests enjoy a kiss and belly ride with a dolphin! The model habitat allows it’s animals to live, play and reproduce free from the threats faced in the wild. We'll bravely go beyond the traditional marine mammal show here, plunging into an intimate lagoon for the ultimate dolphin interaction.

We will enjoy an exciting horseback adventure on our honeymoon in paradise! At Kualoa Ranch we will set out on our horses to discover the breathtaking beauty of lush valleys and jungles for 1-hour and then choose two 1.5-hour Experience Tours including The Valley – Movie Sites and Ranch Tour, The Mountains – Jungle Expedition Tour, The Ocean – Ocean Voyage & Hawaiian Fish Pond and Garden Tour, or The Secret – The Private Beach at Kualoa. After our excursion, we will indulge in a ranch house buffet lunch.

With your lovely wedding gift we will take part in an ATV Adventure! At Kualoa Ranch, we will set out on ATVs for a 1-hour tour, and then choose two 1.5-hour Experience Tours including The Valley – Movie Sites and Ranch Tour, The Mountains – Jungle Expedition Tour, The Ocean – Ocean Voyage & Hawaiian Fish Pond and Garden Tour, or The Secret – The Private Beach at Kualoa. After our excursion, we will indulge in a ranch house buffet lunch.

From Waikiki, our professional nature guide will shuttle us by van to a tropical rain forest on our own private 75 acre property in Manoa Valley. We'll be issued trail snacks of dried fruits and nuts and a water bottle with optional rubber boots and rain jacket. Then we will take a narrated nature hike 2-miles r/t along a jungle stream with ancient rock terraces and mountain pools to view a hidden 200 foot waterfall. We'll hike back over a bamboo trail viewing the many tropical plants, flowers and trees. Then we will be shuttled to the top of Pu'u 'Ohia (Tantalus) where we'll be outfitted with a KHS cruiser bike and Bell helmet and given safety instructions and practice laps before descending the 5-mile paved jungle road. We'll stop half-way down at Manoa lookout for pictures, narrative and a delicious deli-style lunch (turkey, ham, roast beef or veggie sandwich, chips, cookies and cold beverages). Once we reach the grassy park at the bottom, we'll then return to Waikiki by van.

With your lovely wedding gift we will indulge in the Friday Night Fireworks & Sunset Dinner Cruise! We will embark on a sailing adventure and enjoy drinks for two, and a dinner buffet of teriyaki chicken, beef and veggie stir fry, steamed rice, curry tofu wraps, veggie spring rolls with dipping sauce, rotini pasta salad with veggies, and macadamia nut chocolate chip cookies. Vegetarian protein entrees are also available.

There's no better introduction to the reef in Hawaii than a glass bottom boat cruise. We will tour the coral gardens teeming with brightly colored reef fish, endangered sea turtles and other marine life.

We will charter a boat and enjoy a honeymoon day of sports fishing at the best fishing spot on the Oahu Coast. Hopefully we'll catch some Mahi Mahi, Pacific Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Wahoo or Rainbow Runners!

We will walk along the trails while admiring the surroundings of this tropical paradise! We will witness the lush jungle trails, taro patches, magnificent waterfalls and historical spiritual sites. On this historic cliff-side trail, we will also see towering mountains, spectacular emerald green valleys and we will encounter beautiful waterfalls with breathtaking views!

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!