Shane Lorenz & Kayla Parson

Shane & Kayla

May 26, 2013

Shane Lorenz & Kayla Parson

Shane & Kayla

May 26, 2013

Hey guys,

Thank you so very much for taking the time and money to celebrate this momentous journey that we are about to embark upon. And for those of you that wish, you can help us start off our new journey with a bang. We both love the idea of traveling together and New Zealand seemed like the perfect place for our honeymoon. It has gorgeous beaches, beautiful mountains and lots of sheep. Also, it has a surprise or two we would love for you to help us experience, like whale watching, a tour of the Lord of the Rings set, Ferrari rental and our favorite...something called a volcano safari.

We will be needing some of the newlywed essentials, but for those of you that don't want to buy us a new toaster, you can help send us on the honeymoon of our dreams. We hope you will enjoy being a part of our new start, complete with funny stories and awesome photos of Kayla playing a hobbit on the set and Shane "trading wood for New Zealand sheep" to be included in the thank you notes.

Best Wishes and Happy Travels,

Shane and Kayla

We're going to Queenstown, Wellington, Taupo Lake, etc.!

New Zealand is a small bio-diverse country the size of Colorado. With only 4 million people, it abounds with beautiful untouched landscapes. New Zealand is the home of adventure and first class luxury. It is home to vast mountains, pristine coastline and even rainforests as well as a blossoming cosmopolitan Auckland. For the thrill seekers New Zealand has such opportunities as shark cage diving, Ferrari rental, Volcano Air Safari, black water rafting, and so much more. It is the home to several still standing Lord of the Rings full scale sets, for the nerd in all of us. Essentially, if you want it, New Zealand has it.

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Swim with Sharks - We've got to be keen but this can be done in perfect safety. Along with those charming, perfectly harmless tropical fish, we will come face to face with Jaws' South Seas cousins in a tough metal cage. What a knuckle-biting thrill!
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Visit the World's Biggest Polynesian Market - Why go all around the Pacific Islands when we can get the best of it in the comfort of an Otara parking lot? We'll go hungry and feast on island goodies, smell the smells, and buy beautiful tapa cloth.
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Visit a Maori Marae - We will experience the hongi (the formal nose-to-nose Maori greeting), see deeply moving song and dance performances, and eat from a traditional underground hangi (oven). We'll do this in Rotorua as part of an organized tour.
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Road-trip! - We will take the East Cape Road and journey back in time as we travel the last remote outreaches of the Pacific Coast. It's a feast of stunning coastline and empty beaches. It is also the first place in the world to see the morning sun.
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Whale Watching - On the South Island in Kaikoura, when a mighty sperm whale flaps its tail at us, we won't forget it in a hurry. These big sea monsters come to this particular stretch of water for a marine habitat rich in their kind of plankton.
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Stalk Kiwis at Night - We mean the birds! Get ready for surprises on this little southern adventure. We'll be one of the lucky few who get to see a wild kiwi foraging for its supper among the seaweed.
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Wine Tasting - New Zealand's climate is perfect for fine wine growing, wineries, and vineyards. We will sample internationally acclaimed wines on a New Zealand wine tour in the Marlborough region of the South Island.
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Scuba Diving in the Poor Knights - Jacques Yves Cousteau rated this among the best diving spots in the world. This unique marine reserve has the best of tropical currents to make it inviting for a wide variety of tropical species.
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Rafting Adventure - It's a sports that consists of descending a fast moving river with an uncontrollable current. Fortunately, we'll be with a a guide helping from the sides of the raft with our oars. We are ready!
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Guided Kayaking - We will slide into a sea-kayak and meander along the shore at our own pace, exploring coves and watching sea life as it quietly drifts beneath us.
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Volcano Air Safari--In this once in a lifetime opportunity take a private guided tour of New Zealand's geothermal wonders as seen from above. And perhaps even picnic by the mountain-side
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DIY Gift - Perhaps you've thought of an idea that we didn't? Create your own gift and we will make it happen. Who knows, we just might have a funny story for you!
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Beachside Couples Massage - Nothing like some hot stones on our back and the gentle sound of the surf to lull us into relaxation.
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Of course a honeymoon wouldn't be a honeymoon without some splurging. Your gift will contribute to a week of rest, relaxation, and of course, good champagne!
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Canon HD Camcorder - Honeymoon highlights in high-definition! From wedding to honeymoon, this will help capture life's greatest memories.
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Lowepro Fastpack 100 Gear Bag - A great backpack style camera bag to tote the camcorder, digital camera, and accessories. We will look like tourists, but tourists with a cool convenient camera bag.
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Guidebooks and Maps - Where are we? We'll need guidebooks and maps for our stay in New Zealand so we know the best hikes and don't get lost!
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Breakfast in Bed - What could be better? Mimosas required. :)
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An Unbelievable Hotel - We will experience the ultimate in service, class, and style at one of the best hotels in New Zealand during our stay in their honeymoon suite.
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