Melissa & Benjamin

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 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.

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.

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.

Surfing in Waikiki is a unique and fun experience: the waves in Waikiki are gentle rollers that offer a smooth, long wave ride. There are also no vicious undertows or rogue waves in the protected bay. Waikiki Beach Services offers a variety of surf lessons for all skill levels. All of our Waikiki Beachboys are lifeguard and CPR trained and are also licensed by the State of Hawaii to perform surf lessons in Waikiki.

We will take a dream cruise along the coast of Hawaii with the dolphins as they frolic and play in the calm Hawaiian waters! Absorbing the incredible scenery, we'll dine on local dishes, enjoy a cocktail or two and maybe even spot a humpback, or pilot whale!

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.

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 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!