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.

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Have you made reservations yet?

Dad should not be slaving over the grill on his special day so, if you still need to make reservations, here are suggestions for your consideration.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Hawaii celebrates Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at their two Hawaii locations.

In celebration of Father’s Day, each dad will receive a special gift from Romano’s Macaroni Grill.  In addition all dads will be eligible to win A DAY “FORE” DAD.  Oahu dads will be eligible to win a Round of Golf for 4 at Ko`Olina Golf Resort and Dinner for 4 at Romano’s Macaroni Grill Ala Moana and Big Island dads will be eligible to win a Round of Golf for 4 at Waikoloa Golf Resort and Dinner for 4 at Romano’s Macaroni Grill Waikoloa.

For information and reservations, please call Romano’s Macaroni Grill at the Ala Moana Center at (808) 356.8033 and at the Queens Marketplace at (808) 443.5515.

Oceanarium Offers Three Buffets on Saturday and Sunday

The Oceanarium restaurant in the Pacific Beach Hotel will offer three buffets to choose from during the Father’s Day weekend.

The dinner buffet is offered both Saturday and Sunday evening from 4:30 p.m until 10 p.m and the Sunday brunch buffet will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The dinner buffets feature grilled Alaea sea salt New York steak with garlic mushroom shoyu butter or green peppercorn brandy; li hing mui guava BBQ baby back pork ribs with crisp onion confetti and dim sum, pizzas, seafood and sushi.  The Father’s Day brunch offers salmon with sake raspberry lacquer; kare kare baised beef short ribs with Jack Daniel¹s Whiskey peanut sauce; black mission fig stuffed pork chops  and chef carved roast prime rib and all the sides dishes.

For reservations, call 808-921-6111.

Celebrate Father’s Day on June 20^th at your choice of Moana Surfrider’s Beachhouse Restaurant, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Pikake Terrace, Sheraton Waikiki’s Kai Market, or Sheraton Waikiki’s Twist at Hanohano.

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa’s Beachhouse Restaurant is offering two special 3-course menus on Father’s Day – a special menu for adults and the junior pre fixe menu for children. The adult menu is $68 and children less than 12 years of age dine free ($30 value) if ordering from the junior pre fixe menu and accompanied by an adult (one child per paying adult).

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani’s Pikake Terrace is offering an all-you-can-eat menu of savory dishes, perfect for families with diverse cravings. Pikake Terrace Father’s Day Buffet Menu is available from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at $32.50 per adult and $12 per child (5-12).

Sheraton Waikiki’s Kai Market Father’s Day Buffet menu offers a farm-to-table dining experience, inspired by Hawaii’s multi-ethnic culture and fresh local ingredients. The menu is $59 per adult and $15 per child from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki’s Twist at Hanohano will offer an exquisite four-course menu harmonizing fresh local ingredients and farm-to-table produce.  The menu at Twist is $85 per person, $110 with wine pairings or $135 with executive wine pairings.

For reservations or more information, please call the Starwood Waikiki’s central dining desk at 808-921-4600 or send an email to tdrc.waikiki@starwoodhotels.com.

Kani Ka Pila Grille’s Special Father’s Day menu

Chef Harold Beltran executive chef at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach’s Kani Ka Pila Grille, and a father himself, has created a special Father’s Day menu that is sure to appeal to dads and the entire family. Start off with a hearty bowl of French Maui Onion Soup ($6.95), then choose from a wide selection of entrée choices fit for all tastes, including Fire-Grilled Opakapaka with Summer Vegetables ($26.95), Mango-Guava Glazed Pork Ribs ($27.95), Rack of Lamb with Kona Coffee-Balsamic Reduction Sauce ($29.95), Roasted Hawaiian Style Half Chicken ($22.95), Asian Ahi Wellington with Honey-Mustard Butter Sauce ($25.95), or a Fire-Grilled Lobster Tail with New York Steak Crusted with Hawaiian Salt and Pepper ($59.95). Top the meal off with a homey Peach & Bing Cherry Cobbler ($8.00) and dad is sure to push away from the table completely satisfied. You may even see him discreetly loosen the belt a notch or two!

Adding to the special Father’s Day celebration at Kani Ka Pila Grille will be the restaurant’s nightly entertainment. On June 20, dad and the entire family will enjoy the musical stylings of Mailani, this year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, who will perform from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Book your Father’s Day reservations now for Kani Ka Pila Grille by calling (808) 924-4992. Validated valet parking is available. Kani Ka Pila Grille is located poolside at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815

Celebrate Father’s Day at Royal Hawaiian Center with great options

• Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener is featuring a special Father’s Day Brunch from 11:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. featuring a $35 prefix menu.

• Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant will be offering a $70 course dinner for two people.

Receive three hours of free parking with validation from any restaurant or two hours of free parking with a Paina Lanai Food Court validation.  Parking is $2 for two hours with any retail validation

Don’t forget to take Dad upstairs to the Royal Hawaiian Shooting Club to fire off a few rounds for a Father’s Day salute, or head over to Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop for a few new accessories to enhance Dad’s tee time.

For more information, call 808-922-2299 or visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club – Father’s Day Specials

Famed for Contemporary Island Cuisine, the Prince Court is a subtle blend of the classic culinary techniques of East and West, prepared with fresh island produce from land and sea.

• Prince Court: Brunch Buffet 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $50 for adults, $25 for children (6-10 years)
• Prince Court: Dinner Buffet 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., $50 for adults, $25 for children (6-10 years)

Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at Hakone Restaurant featuring traditional complete dinner selections and a wide variety of sushi specialties.

• Hakone: Dinner Buffet 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., $50 for adults, $25 for children (6-10 years)

Located at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club, The Bird of Paradise Restaurant offers casual resort dining with lunch and pupu (appetizer) service. Golfers, as well as the general public, will be pleased with the menu variety and generous portions.

• Bird of Paradise Restaurant: Brunch Buffet 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., $42 for adults, $21 for children (6-10 years)

Both d.k Steak House and Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Waikīkī will be open for dinner from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20th, offering specials as well as their full a la carte menus.

• Sansei will be offering its regular Kama‘āina Early Bird special on Father’s Day Sunday from 5::30 to 6:00 p.m. (please note, orders must be in BY 6:00 p.m.)

For Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Waikīkī reservations, phone 931-6286.  For d.k Steak House reservations, phone 931-6280.

Both restaurants are located in the beautiful Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalākaua Ave. Both restaurants feature gorgeous ocean views. FREE 3-hour self parking with validation is available.

Treat Dad to a scrumptious Father’s Day at the luxurious JW Marriot Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina.

• The oceanfront resort’s open-air Naupaka Terrace restaurant will feature a dinner buffet this Sunday, including a raw bar featuring oysters, ahi and tako poke and shrimp. Dad will surely love the action stations offering roasted prime rib, fresh catch of the day and roasted 5-spice porkloin. And he can satisfy his sweet tooth at the dessert station with its variety of delicious delicacies including chocolate fondue with strawberries and bananas. $45 for adults and $15 for children ages 5-12.

For reservations, call 808-679-0079.

HAWAII ISLAND _________________________

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel – Father’s Day Specials at Ocean Terrace Restaurant

Overlooking Hapuna Beach and the blue Pacific, this casual open-air breakfast restaurant offers a thoughtful mix of healthy, creative items along with familiar favorites.

• Ocean Terrace Restaurant: Brunch 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., $39.95 for adults, price varies for children under 12

For reservations, call 808-882-5810

OAHU, MAUI AND HAWAII ISLAND _________

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House celebrates Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20 at all five Hawaii locations—Restaurant Row and Waikiki Beach Walk on Oahu, in the Lahaina Center on Front Street and The Shops at Wailea on Maui, and The Shops at Mauna Lani on the Big Island.

Fathers who dine at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on June 20 will receive a special gift.  All dads will be eligible to win “A DAY FORE DAD” on their respective island.   Oahu dads will be eligible to win a Round of Golf for 4 at Ko`Olina Golf Resort and Dinner for 4 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Maui dads will be eligible to win a Round of Golf for 4 at Ka`anapali Golf Resort and Dinner for 4 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Big Island dads will be eligible to win a Round of Golf for 4 at Waikoloa Golf Resort and Dinner for 4 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

All locations will be open from 4 p.m. for family enjoyment.  The entire award-winning Ruth’s Chris menu will be offered all evening long, with its array of tantalizing appetizers, fresh salads, unbeatable steaks, fresh seafood, chicken and chops, signature side dishes and mouthwatering desserts.  Each of the Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses island wide also will be offering chef’s specials, including a Steak and Lobster combination for Father’s Day

For information, reservations and gift cards, visit www.ruthschris.com.