Cathryn & James

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 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 trade smiles with man's best aquatic friend above or below the water's surface during this shallow-water dolphin interaction. We'll swim with the sea's friendliest and most intelligent species at Dolphin Quest, which for more than two decades, has been a model habitat for marine mammals where dolphins live, play and reproduce free from the threats they face in the wild. Dolphin Quest's Learning Center Lagoon was the first of its kind and inspired a new generation of large, natural habitats for marine mammals.

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.

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.

In the morning we will board a deluxe catamaran and enjoy a delightful breakfast to fuel up for the day. Next, we will cruise through the sparkling waters to the dramatic shorelines and bays of Lanai. Home to wild dolphins, we will snorkel at the beautiful Lanai reefs and indulge in a sumptuous honeymoon lunch.

As the sun sets below the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean we will take delight in the Royal Lahaina Luau on our Hawaiian honeymoon! When we arrive we will be greeted with a shell lei, then we will indulge in a round or two of our favorite drinks at the open bar. While tantalizing our palate with an all-you-can-eat traditional Polynesian buffet, we will be entertained with the Polynesian revue complete with song, dance and the spectacular fire dancing finale!

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

There is nothing like a relaxing horseback ride taking in the beautiful scenery of our surroundings.

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

We'll revel in the excitement of maybe landing the big catch of the day, and book our boat now to enjoy first class service from the experienced crew on our great day of sport fishing. Then it's back to the hotel for the coldest beverage in town.

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!

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!

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