Hawaii you are now much further away :-(

In a few days will mark my wife and I's 3rd wedding anniversary. My hope was by that time I would have roughly 75% of the travel (airfare + lodging) saved up for our return to Hawaii trip to renew our vowels in 2015. As life always does, it presents you with a challenge and we have to adjust, adapt and prioritize. Without going into too much detail, I come to the realization that we normally forget the cost of maintaining our cars as an expense we need to account for each and every pay check, especially we you have 3 cars and three drivers. When I initially started saving, I was somewhat keeping up with the expenses for only one car. With each of the cars needing semi-major repairs (tune ups, exhaust work, tires, ect.), I had to do into my saving for the trip to cover the cost of the repairs because I did not want to max out the credit card we are attempting to pay off. Instead of being 75% saved by the target date of 06/22/2013, I am pretty much starting from scratch. At this point I will be attempting to be frugal when necessary and attempt to double my saving efforts between now and the end of 2014 to get back to the funds needed to make it. I know it will be really tough, but I think I can still make it happen. I'm planning for the best.

June 22 2015 - The plan begins

Next month will officially mark the 2 year countdown to the planned return to the Hawaiian island(s) for my wife and I five year renewal celebration. At this point I have estimated that if each person has $2000, it should cover travel and lodging and potentially other incidentals. Here is what I would like to ask people who would like to make the trip with us:

1. Would anyone like to do one travel agent/planner to book the flight and hotel? This way we can get a bulk discount on the arrangements. The downside is that you will locked into flight, length of stay and possibly lodging. If people are interested in this, I will coordinate through an agent so that no money and plans are mismanaged.
2. Any one has ideas on the main island to stay? When Gail and I married in 2010, we stayed at the Waikiki Marriott directly across from the Waikiki Beach. This is a high tourist area so if we did that again, having access to a car will increase your budget because of the daily price of parking. If we did one of the other islands, we may be able to get more immenities but a second flight from Oahu is requires. Please let me know your thoughts.
3. Lastly the time frame. Our planned ceremony will be on June 22, 2015 which is a Monday. We are planning for mid afternoon event. If you want to go but wanted to make your own arrangements, you can plan around that day.

Thanks for reading. Let me know if you are interested.


New addition:
There are some resorts on the Hawaiian islands that offer some inclusion of meals with the price of lodging. I did a quick Google search and found some resorts that may be options. At this point, I am open to suggestions. If someone has a particular experience they would like to share, please do.