Ka'anapali Beach Resort's Summer 2008 eNewsletter - E kipa mai to Ka'anapali, where the world comes to play on Maui. - Click here to go to the web site!
Ka'anapali Beach Resort's Summer 2008 eNewsletter
With summer upon us, we hope your travels include Ka‘anapali Beach Resort. We are excited to bring you an update on resort news and the events planned in the coming months. As always, we welcome you to experience and enjoy our island home. A completely self-contained resort on a three-mile stretch of beach along the western shores of Maui, is Ka‘anapali Beach Resort. The Neighbor Islands of Lana'i and Moloka'i are in clear view and the slopes of Mauna Kahalawai, the West Maui Mountains, serve as the dramatic backdrop for this luxury, 1,200 acre resort destination which was once a warrior training ground and the playground for Hawai'i's royalty.
A Royal Renovation The Royal Lahaina Resort has long been a favorite with returning guests due to its intimate location on a pristine stretch of Ka‘anapali Beach, its natural beauty and traditional Hawaiian ambiance. Now, after a complete 35-million dollar makeover of the guestrooms and suites in the Lahaina Kai Tower, guests are also enjoying luxurious new island inspired accommodations that celebrate the artistry, environment and culture of Hawaii with a timeless, simple and subtle elegance. Dedicated to providing guests with 5-Star Service, the resort and several of the resort’s associates were recently recognized as the Best Hotel/Resort to Work for in Hawaii and for their outstanding service to hotel guests, coworkers, and their community.
New full-service spa opens in Ka‘anapali Heavenly Spa by Westin™ at The Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas (North) opened its 10,000 square-foot plush facility in May. The new spa features 13 treatment rooms including three couples massage suites, hydrotherapy rooms, steam rooms, and two uniquely-designed courtyard massage cabanas located in an intimate outdoor setting. “We are proud to welcome The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas to the family of properties offering Heavenly Spa by Westin™,” said Jeremy McCarthy, director of spa operations for Starwood Worldwide. “The Spa will not only be offering the signature treatments that Heavenly Spa by Westin™ is known for worldwide, but will also feature unique Hawaiian healing rituals which infuse the spirit of aloha into every visit.”
Embrace Maui’s Natural Beauty Located in the Fairway Shops in Ka‘anapali Beach Resort, Skyline Eco-Adventures is a “must visit” site within the retail shops of the resort’s second largest shopping center. Celebrating a year at Fairways Shops, Skyline Eco-Adventures is an activity provider that offers zipline excursions in Ka‘anapali and Haleakala. Since opening seven years ago with its Haleakala excursions, ziplining has become one of the top activities on Maui. The Ka‘anapali Skyline Adventure begins with an exciting 6-wheel drive Pinzgauer ride deep into the rugged and beautiful lands above Ka‘anapali. Once there, eight amazing ziplines allow visitors a chance to soar high above streams and waterfalls, and take-in Maui’s raw beauty. While on the half-day adventure, guides share information about Maui’s rich history and biological diversity. “The Ka‘anapali Skyline Adventure offers visitors a chance to see Maui from a unique perspective, being up 1,500 – 2,000 feet in elevation,” says Erik McLellan, general manager, Skyline Eco-Adventures. “There are amazing views of Lanai and Molokai as well as bustling and historic Front Street in Lahaina Town.”
Poolside restaurant to open in September Visitors will soon have a chance to experience a new poolside venue called U`Malu. Translated in Hawaiian, U`Malu means 'shade under a cliff'. Imagine its poolside setting with the vast Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. Imagine the gentle Maui tradewinds and an island-style breakfast buffet. Imagine a warm and sunny Maui afternoon and tropical fruit juices, signature sandwiches and salads, and other local favorites. All of this is coming soon when U`Malu opens in September at The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
New Tower at Marriott Maui Vacation Club Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), announced the start of sales of the Napili Villas, the final expansion phase of Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club. Scheduled to open in January 2009, the spacious Napili Villas will offer 71 two- and three-bedroom villas, ranging from approximately 1,200 to 1,700 square feet. Each villa will feature a private lanai, complete kitchen, and lock-off suite. Proposed amenities for the Napili Villas include a new pool area with pool bar; and tropical landscaping complete with barbecue areas. The Napili Villas is the final of two purpose-built additions that will bring Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club to a total of 459 proposed villas and suites upon build-out. In June 2007 the Lahaina Villas was introduced.
Rusty Harpoon to open at Ka‘anapali Golf Course Scheduled to open in September, Rusty Harpoon bids a fond farewell to its long-time location at Whalers Village Shopping Center and establishes new roots at the Ka‘anapali Golf Course Clubhouse. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the owners will continue to offer great meals and Kaanapali-style island hospitality. "We’re excited to move into the golf clubhouse," says Owner Suzzette Metcalfe. "Renovations include a lot of natural elements and a new bar made of African Mahagony. It’s going to be a beautiful clubhouse to compliment the newly renovated golf courses." Everything’s a big secret until the fall opening, however the owners are thrilled to announce they will feature locally brewed beers from Maui Brewing Company!
19th Annual Maui Onion Festival - August 23, 2008 First celebrated in 1990, Maui’s famed crop, the Maui Kula Onion, remains at the center of a one-day extravaganza that brings thousands of kama‘aina and visitors together around the cross-cultural themes of agriculture, joy, and good food. Traditionally, keiki and adults get serious in a 60-second Maui Onion eating contest, juicy Maui onion rings are fried crisp and golden hot by the Maui Onion Growers Association farmers, and diverse booths showcase Maui’s fresh produce and agricultural pride. Chefs demonstrate cooking techniques and compete for the best onion recipes, farmers talk story with city folk, and there’s lots of keiki and adult activities from onion-themed foods, onion-themed games, jazz and island music and entertainment. Whalers Village Fine Shops & Restaurants will host the Maui Onion Festival on Saturday, August 23, 2008. This year, the 19th annual event moves from a two-day to one-day festival with an extended time frame of 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 808-661-4567.
18th Celebration of Hula O Na Keiki - November 7 - 9, 2008 Hula students from Hawai`i and around the world will compete in interview, dance, chant, and costume categories. To complement the keiki hula, weekend festivities include arts and crafts from all islands, great local food, cultural and hula workshops, and Hawaiian entertainment.
36th Annual Na Mele O Maui Song & Art Competition - November 20, 2008 Dedicated to showcasing the music and visual art talents of the keiki of Maui Nui, the song competition includes classes from kindergarten to grade twelve who perform two songs, entirely in Hawaiian. Prizes are awarded based on overall scores within grade level divisions. The High School Art Competition is a judged contest in which students interpret the annual Hawaiian theme through either two or three-dimensional art entries. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa.
The Wendy’s Champions Skins Game - January 17 – 18, 2009 The team of Fuzzy Zoeller and Peter Jacobsen captured The 2008 Wendy’s Champions Skins Game in Ka‘anapali with a winning total of $320,000. Rounding out the four teams in 2008 were Jack Nicklaus/Tom Watson, Gary Player/Loren Roberts and Arnold Palmer/Jay Haas. Golf’s top legends of the game will return to the Royal Ka‘anapali Golf Course for the 2009 SKINS GAME January 17 - 18, 2009. The teams will be announced in the fall.