Because this is Hawaii, at least a few licks of poi—steamed, pounded taro (the traditional Hawaiian staple crop)—are a must. Mix it with salty kalua pork (pork cooked in a Polynesian underground oven known as an imu) or lomi salmon (salted salmon with tomatoes and green onions). Other tasty Hawaiian foods include poke (pronounced "po-kay," this popular appetizer is made of cubed raw fish seasoned with onions, seaweed, and roasted kukui nuts), laulau (pork, chicken, or fish steamed in ti leaves), squid luau (cooked in coconut milk and taro tops), haupia (creamy coconut pudding), and kulolo (a steamed pudding of coconut, brown sugar, and taro). www.frommers.com

With this gift we'll add a SNUBA adventure onto the traditional snorkel! SNUBA allows you to go down deeper and stay down longer than snorkeling. You breathe through a regulator and the air source floats on a raft at the surface. We can dive to any depth –– 2 ft., 10 ft., 20 ft... wherever we feel comfortable with, and our SNUBA Guide will be with us the entire time.

A platter of chocolate dipped strawberries will be delivered to us in our room for the ultimate indulgence in paradise! Can't wait.

We will learn to surf in Hawaii! This semi-private lesson will be an experience to remember. After a brief orientation and lesson with Ka'anapali Surf School, we will hang-ten and enjoy the waters of the famed Ka'anapali Beach.

While we don't plan to spend our day looking at the web, we love to follow the Frommers Suggested Itineraries while on vacation.

Shhh. It's a looong flight. With these we'll be able to read/sleep/communicate via our minds in peace.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa offers a relaxing and luxurious way to enjoy Ka’anapali Beach in an ocean front cabana. In addition to a front row seat to the sparkling waters and sun kissed sand, cold water service and Maui Gold pineapple wedges will be provided with this one of a kind tranquil getaway.

We will start our tropical journey with a special dining experience. We will choose from a variety of four starters and seven entrées.

We will enjoy a private and romantic dining experience for two at a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the beautiful Ka'anapali Sunset. With different menu options to choose from, we will surely find one that instinctively suits our taste.

After touring the 10,000-foot dormant volcano, Haleakala, we'll stop in the town of Pa'ia Maui for a low key, delicious meal. "PAIA, HAWAII Population: 2,668 It can be difficult to find remnants of authentic Hawaii behind the multitude of resorts, but this is one of the last holdouts. Located on Maui’s northern coast just off highway 36, Paia was founded as a sugarcane enclave and though the sugar mill closed in 2000, the town is as alive as ever. Boutiques featuring everything from high-end fashion to beachwear line the streets, and with some of the world’s best windsurfing spots in the area, you’re sure to find an opportunity to put your new gear to good use. " - Fodors.com