Shaun Callighan & Julia Cozad

Shaun & Julia

October 20, 2012

Shaun Callighan & Julia Cozad

Shaun & Julia

October 20, 2012

Aloha!

Thanks for taking the time to check out our honeymoon registry! We decided to go this route because with a honeymoon registry, you can help us make our first adventure together as a married couple a wonderful experience filled with opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime. Using Traveler's Joy, you help us put our honeymoon together, one piece at a time, from a quiet beachside condo rental in Haleiwa to a stargazing excursion on Mauna Kea.

Shaun and I are no strangers to travel together. We've conquered road trips to eleven states in our nearly three years as a couple. We love exploring new places together - and although Shaun has been to Hawaii once before (lucky kid!), he is very much looking forward to going back and sharing some of his favorite Hawaiian experiences with me. But just to keep things on an even keel, we have some fantastic excursions planned that will be fun and new experiences for both of us. We're planning a fantastic trip that includes much more than just sitting on a beach drinking Mai Tais (although if and when that happens, I'm not going to complain!) - it will showcase some of the best experiences that Hawaii has to offer.

We also know that some of you are Hawaii veterans, and as such, we would love any travel advice or suggestions for experiences we might have missed in our planning. We can't wait to hear from you! And we can't wait to see everyone at the wedding!

A little note: we divided some of the larger items like the accommodations and the stargazing excursion into small chunks to make them more accessible to a wider range of gift budgets. You can choose if you would like to contribute part or all of an item by changing the quantity. We are grateful for any contributions. :)

We're going to Hawaii: Oahu and the Big Island!

The short version: Eleven days in paradise!

The long version:
We will be flying into Honolulu on Oahu first and then driving to the North Shore for a few days of quiet beachside relaxation after what is sure to be a hectic (but awesome!) wedding weekend with all of our favorite family and friends. We're planning on checking out the surfing at Hawaii's famous Banzai Pipeline (don't worry - we're just going to watch!), exploring the town of Haleiwa, and spending a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

From there, we will fly to Kona on the Big Island for a week of wide-ranging adventures. We'll start off on the western side of the island with snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay, a romantic sunset dinner, and a spectacular nighttime stargazing expedition to Mauna Kea!

After that, we will drive eastward to Volcano Village on the other side of the Island. We'll spend two nights in a honest-to-goodness tree house, using that as base camp while we explore Volcanoes National Park, the Puna District, and the city of Hilo.

Finally, we'll return to Oahu to spend the last two days of our trip in classic Hawaiian fashion - soaking up the sun on Waikiki beach!

Our Registry

North Shore, Oahu
Kona, Big Island
Puna District, Big Island
Honolulu, Oahu
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Haleiwa Condo - For the first leg of our trip, we're looking for the quieter side of Hawaii. We hope to find it with three nights at a beachside condo on the North Shore.
$6000
5/10
$100
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Polynesian Cultural Center - We'll spend a day exploring the Polynesian Cultural Center, a living museum with 8 simulated tropical villages on 42 acres.
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Luau Dinner - A Hawaiian Feast fit for a King (or Queen!). We'll explore some traditional Hawaiian dishes at the Polynesian Cultural Center and maybe find a few new favorites!
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Hā: Breath of Life Show - Wrapping up our day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, we'll watch their world famous multicultural revue featuring Polynesian dance, music and blazing fireknives!
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Waimea Falls Hike - We'll embark on a short hike into Waimea Valley Park to get a top-side view of the lovely waterfall.
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Kealakekua Bay B&B - After we fly to the Big Island, we'll stay a few days near Kona at a lovely little B&B on Kealakekua Bay. This is an old-school B&B that includes a homemade gourmet breakfast each morning for a great start to the day!
$10000
6/7
$100
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Mauna Kea Summit & Stars - Some say this is THE reason to visit the Big Island. We'll take a sunset tour up to the summit of Mauna Kea and finish with stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world. A once in a lifetime adventure!
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Sunset Dinner on the Beach - We'll be dining at the ultra-romantic Pahu'ia restaurant, one of the finest on the Big Island. From our beach side table we'll have front-row seats for the gorgeous Hawaiian sunset.
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Treehouse - Now here's a different way to live! We'll spend two nights in a fantastic honest-to-goodness treehouse integrated into living trees in native Hawaiian rainforest within walking distance of Volcanoes National Park!
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Makuu Farmer's Market - Hawaii's farmer's markets are well-known as incredible places to find locally grown produce and handicrafts. We'll peruse the stalls and sample some of the fine food for sale.
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Volcanoes National Park - No trip to the Big Island would be complete without a day at Volcanoes National Park, home of not one but two active volcanoes.
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Outrigger Reef on the Beach - For our last two days in Hawaii, we'll indulge in accommodations in a prime spot on Waikiki Beach! From here we'll have easy access to sun and sand, shops and restaurants, and a day trip to hike on nearby Diamond Head.
$3500
16/16
$100
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Mai Tais on the Beach - I know I said we wouldn't spend ALL of our time sitting on the beach drinking Mai Tais, but we'd be remiss not to spend one afternoon that way!
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Breakfast in Bed - On our last day in Hawaii, we'll treat ourselves to a lazy morning with breakfast in bed.
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$000
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