Our host, Kelly, was awesome. She was available for anything we needed, yet saw to it that we had all the privacy we desired.
Since this was a surprise anniversary trip I had asked Kelly if she would be willing to get some flowers and some chocolates and have them in the apartment when we got home the evening of our anniversary. We started our anniversary off at the Laie temple, then went to the Polynesian Cultural Center and spent the remainder of the day there. When we got back to the apartment there was a beautiful floral arrangement, some Hawaiian chocolate covered macadamia nuts and a card from me to my sweetheart (which I had sent to Kelly the week before we arrived). It was the perfect ending to a perfect day. Not only was our anniversary awesome, the entire week was unforgettable.
We loved the small town, island hospitality of Laie. We enjoyed all the island of Oahu has to offer. Watching the surfers on the North shore, the pineapple plantations in the center of the island, the reverent memorials at pearl harbor, the beautiful botanical garden at Waimea, the mesmerizing waves on all the beautiful, secluded beaches on the windward side of the island, the delicious food at the interesting "food trucks" and the sweet "Aloha" spirit of the islanders (particularly at the Polynesian Cultural Center). We also enjoyed the sunrise out on the point. If we have the chance to go again Kelly's apartment is where we would want to stay.