Destination brides usually arrive to their exotic locale a week or more prior to the wedding, so we have come up with a top ten list of how you can stay in shape—and still have fun!—once you arrive in Hawaii. Many of these ideas can be applied to other coastal Pacific locations, so here is part two of our destination bride’s fitness list with activities your groom will appreciate, too.

1. Stand Up Paddle Surf
   Stand up paddle surfing may look intimidating, but I’ve been told by a fellow non-surfer that it is a little less difficult than regular surfing, and stand up paddling will give you an amazing core workout. On Oahu you can take lessons from Paddle Core Fitness, at Ala Moana Beach. Instructor/owner Reid Inouye says, “It’s basically like walking on water. You’re looking down, you can see all the ocean life, but at the same time it’s a good workout that hits your upper body, core, sides, legs, cardio.” To learn more, check out Paddle Surf Hawaii.
2. Bike Down the Volcano
   For the uninhibited, bike down Maui’s dormant volcano, Mt. Haleakala, at sunrise with Maui Mountain Riders for the ride of your life! It’s not strenuous exercise, but you will be invigorated by the sheer beauty and clean mountain air as you coast along the roadway.
3. Diamond Head Trail, Oahu
   Diamond Head is an extinct volcanic crater located in Honolulu a short distance from Waikiki. If you are fit, you can easily do the hike in under 30 minutes and the spectacular 360-degree views of the island are well worth the effort!
4. Molokai Mule Ride
   This island is the least developed in the Hawaiian chain and the Molokai Mule Ride is an amazing experience. You’ll ride down 1,700 feet of spectacular sea cliffs through remote areas of this park that can only be seen via this tour. Click here to read more about this extraordinary tour.

1. Romantic Beach Walks
   I saved this one for last because in all the frenetic activity of welcoming your guests, you may need to be reminded to escape each evening with your husband-to-be. The magical moments alone at sunset will be your most enduring memories of this lifetime trip.

(Photo above courtesy of Molokai Mule Ride)