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Today Margaret from the revolutionary new travel site Enrout shares Part II of Miss Snapdragon’s and Bossyboots’ potential Hawaiian honeymoon, including a budget breakdown! Check out Part I here! Margaret will continue to bring us great honeymoon suggestions in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

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Kauai - What to Do

After five days of Maui bliss, the Snapdragons will take a short flight over to the island of Kauai. The couple can head over to Ha’ena State Park to Ke’e beach, a crystal blue cove filled with tropical fish and sea turtles, and tons of caves to explore…

The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is a popular spot to observe the native wildlife in their native habitat, or watch the ocean waves crash on the shore with a historic cliff-side lighthouse against the clear blue sky…

The Snapdragons can head over to the Secret Beach and Lava Pools and discover a hidden beach that only the locals know about…

Kauai is famous for its lush green forests and nature, this is the perfect setting for the couple to experience some of the island’s natural beauty on the Kalalau Trail, or explore the island by a backcountry tubing down Kauai’s natural rivers.

Kauai - Where to Eat

Fresh Hawaiian food is the key to Kauai cuisine, and there are lots of delicious restaurants on the island ranging from $15 to $80 for a meal for two. The Snapdragons can grab some Korean chicken and hearty beef stew at Mark’s place on their way out to a hike. A sampling of ahi poke and lau lau at Pono Market would make for a heavenly lunch on the ocean shore…

Koloa Fish Market is the perfect place to pick up a Poke Bento to enjoy during a snorkeling break on Poipu Beach…

For a fancy evening out, the Snapdragons can head over to the award-winning Merriman’s restaurant to sample their sustainable Hawaiian cuisine…

Kauai - Where to Stay

With lush green surroundings and bright blue ocean coasts, it is practically mandatory to book a honeymoon cottage in the island’s natural surroundings. This spacious Koloa house is only a block away from the white sands of Poipu Beach and has a kitchen where you can prepare a picnic lunch, and a hot tub to wind down at night.

This charming cottage is tucked into a small forest with a view of the Hanalei Mountains, a claw-foot tub, and horses grazing in a pasture…

The couple might enjoy this “Twin Hearts” handcrafted honeymoon cottage on Kauai’s north shore. Or perhaps they would like to stay right smack dab on the beach in an Ocean Front Condominium with unparalleled ocean views and designer furniture…

Budget Breakdown

• $1560 - Two roundtrip flights from Dallas to Maui
• $340 - Two roundtrip flights between Maui and Kauai
• $1000 - Maui Vacation Rental, 5 days at $200/night
• $900 - Kauai Vacation Rental, 5 days at $180/night
• $385 - Car rental for Maui and Kauai
• $180 - Bike from the top of Mount Haleakala at 10,000 feet
• $10 - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• $400 - Zipline
• $300 - Helicopter Ride around Maui
• $0 - Snorkeling in Honolua Bay
• $0 - Black Rock Beach
• $0 - Ha’ena State Park
• $0 - Kalalau Trail
• $0 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
• $0 - Secret Beach and Lava Pools
• $190 - Old Lahaina Luau
• $30 - Flatbread Company
• $120 - Mama’s Fish House
• $120 - Lahaina Grill
• $10 - Ono Gelato Company
• $10 - Ululani’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice
• $20 - Island Chef
• $20 - Geste Shrimp Truck
• $15 - Mark’s Place
• $15 - Koloa Fish Market
• $80 - Merriman’s Restaurant
• $15 - Pono Market
• $5 - Travel Journal
• $275 - Miscellaneous

$6,000 - Total Budget

I had a lot of fun incorporating the Snapdragon’s personal style and taste into their Hawaiian honeymoon! How are you adding personal style to your honeymoon?

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Margaret Wong is a co-founder of Enrout, a revolutionary website where you can discover charming lodging selections and fabulous new places off the beaten path. Enrout covers everything from charming Parisian apartments with huge windows overlooking the Eiffel Tower, to San Francisco Victorian homes complete with hardwood floors, fresh produce, and a cozy armchair for reading Hemingway at night. Margaret co-founded Project Wedding with her husband Joe.

About Me: I am a wedding and travel junkie who enjoys eating everything around the world. From strawberries and cream at Wimbledon to black and blue Texas steak, I’ve consumed it all. I have traveled everywhere with my husband Joe in past 12 years we have been together, and find that the best way to keep the romance in our lives is by seeking out new adventures together.

I’m excited about this new honeymoon series on Weddingbee to share the joining of my two loves: weddings and travel. If you’d like more ideas on how to craft a honeymoon that screams personality and style, please visit Enrout.com or drop me a note at info@enrout.com