The Kapalua Villas Shows its “Aloha” for Locals with Resort-Wide Savings

Here’s a special from the folks at Outrigger for kama‘āina  While the price point may sound a tad high, just know that it’s for a spacious 1-bedroom unit that can probably accommodate 4 adults.  Be sure to check what the maximum occupancy is when inquiring.

Kamaaina who want to go “holoholo” at The Kapalua Villas will find themselves extra lucky to live Hawaii with special deals and discounts available just for Hawaii residents.

Now through December 20, 2010, kamaaina can take advantage of well-appointed, luxurious Gold Villas starting at just $229. And the deep deals don’t stop at accommodations, The Kapalua Villas guests can take advantage of kamaaina discounts resort-wide, including specials on golf, shopping, dining and spa – and also score a free Honolua Store tote at check in, while supplies last!

Kapalua Resort kamaaina specials include:

• Honolua Store: Hawaii residents who purchase a cup of Honolua Store’s Signature Blend coffee will enjoy their second cup, free.
• Kapalua Logo Shop: Kamaaina receive a 30 percent discount on non-sale merchandise.
• Kapalua Spa: Guests can shape up at the stunning new Kapalua Spa and enjoy 15 fitness classes for $140. Or opt for a more spa-tacular experience with three 50-minute treatments for $399 or six 50- minute treatments for $699.
• Kapalua Golf: It’s a hole in one — when residents purchase four rounds of golf at the kamaaina rate they get a fifth round free.
• Kapalua Golf Pro Shops: Kamaaina guests who stock up on tee-rific golfing necessities from Kapalua Resort’s Golf Pro Shops enjoy 30 percent off non-sale items.

Residents must show a valid Hawaii drivers license or proof of residency. Offers valid through December 19, 2010.

Kamaaina will also appreciate the added value and convenience of the resort fee*, which provides guests exclusive day-use access at the Kapalua Spa and fitness center, use of award-winning resort tennis courts, access to The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Hotel pool, resort-wide charging privileges, door-to-door shuttle service, self parking, free local, national and international phone calls, Internet service and more.

For reservations or information, call your preferred travel professional or The Kapalua Villas at
1-800-545-0018 within the U.S., Guam and Canada. Elsewhere call 808-665-9137 (long distance charges apply). For online information or reservations, log on at www.kapaluavillas.com or email reservations@kapaluavillas.com.

Winners announced from the 2010 International Hula Competition, Ku Mai Ka Hula

The 2010 Kū Mai Ka Hula International Hula Competition brought an array of colors, music, chant and dance to Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center last weekend.  Hālau from Maui, O‘ahu and Fujisawa, Japan graced the stage with moving examples of all that we enjoy about hula.  This was the fifth year of the competition held annually at the MACC.

Taking home the new perpetual trophy, named the Leianaikaroselaniomaui Award, which is for excellence in dancing was Hālau I Ka Wekiu under the direction of Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang of Pauoa on O‘ahu.  The other new perpetual trophy was the Maui Nui Award, which is awarded to the hālau with the highest total number of points.  Maui Nui Award was won by Hālau I Kona Mau Lima under the direction of Kumu Hula Ualani Smith of Lahaina.  The solo division for Mr. Hula Maui was won by Kaimana Domingo of Hālau I Ka Wekiu (above) and the solo division for Ms. Hula Maui was won by Ashley Leonahenahe Tamanaha of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua (below).

Those who had the unenviable job as judges of the competition were Kumu Hula Leiana Long Woodside and La‘akapu Lenchanko of O‘ahu along with Tangarō from Hilo, Hawai‘i.  Their combined years of hula and expertise in Hawaiian culture provided the knowledge needed to evaluate each hālau. They also provided comments and insights to the Kumu Hula to help in their future endeavors.

Hālau that were new to the competition included Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua from Honolulu under the direction of Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu and Lono Padilla and Hālau Hula O Nā Lehua O Laka with Kumu Hula Naomi Nakagawa of Fujisawa, Japan.  Rounding out the participating hālau list was Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona with Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua and KumuHula Pono and Leimomi Murray with Hālau Nāwaipunalei.

One of the touching moments during the day was the recognition and introduction of Kumu Hula Akoni Akana of O‘ahu and formerly of Maui, who established this competition several years ago when he directed the Friends of Moku‘ula and Maui Nei Native Expeditions.  Kū Mai Ka Hula is now under the direction of Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt of Kauahea, Inc. who is also Director of Cultural Programs at Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Kumu Hula Pali Ahue, Cultural Programs Assistant at the MACC.

Tropical Smoothie … great for summer

Here’s a recipe for a Tropical Smoothie you may want to try.

It is a delicious blend of yogurt, soymilk, mango and a touch of pineapple that you can make in minutes.

1 Container (6 oz) fat free french vanilla yogurt or light fat free vanilla yogurt

1 c. Mango chunks

1 1/4 c. Soy milk

1/4 c. Pineapple juice

In a blender or food processor, place ingredients: Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.

Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of the Lahaina Shores
475 Front Street
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761

And … here’s some news and a special from them:

The Lahaina Shores Ocean Front pool and garden are among the many reasons people return so they’ve upgraded the views. A new lava rock beach access and new lava rock skirts around the palm trees in the garden add to that vintage Hawaii style. In fact the retro-Hawaii feeling of Lahaina is one of the big draws for guests from around the world. Stroll from Lahaina Shores along Front Street and visit carefully preserved historic buildings from the whaling era.

3rd Night Free Offer
Stay 2 consecutive nights in a Studio Ocean Front condominium and receive your 3rd night free.
Offer valid for new bookings for travel now – 12/31/2010.

The 3rd Night Free Package is valid in Studio Ocean Front condominiums and based on a nightly rate of $290.