june • 2012 keiki cover models

Aloha to this month’s keiki cover models! We’d like to introduce you to five-year-old Bella Mei Stephen and her two-year-old sister Kailei Jayne, who also joined the photo shoot.

Mom is Melissa Stephen, senior marketing director for Starwood Resorts. Dad Ryan Stephen is a nursing student at UH-Maui College.

Bella is in pre-kindergarten at Pomaka`i Elementary School in Kahului. She enjoys ballet, drawing and playing dress up. Kailei like to dance and play with her dolls. Both look forward to going in the ocean on their dad’s paddleboard.

Mom shares: “Bella and Kailei are my inspiration for everything in life, and my reason for all that I do.'”

 

 

alan wong’s amasia at the grand wailea: it’s nothing short of amazing

Cross a world-class chef with a five-star resort and the result is Alan Wong’s Amasia at the Grand Wailea—Maui’s hottest new dining venue. And believe me when I tell you…Amasia is absolutely amazing!

This highly anticipated new dining establishment had its soft opening on April 24, and grand opening on May 25; Charles and I dined there on May 10. Word of Amasia’s opening must have traveled quickly through the coconut wireless because the place was positively packed that evening.

happy birthday old blue: the ‘grand lady of wailea’ celebrates her 40th

As the starting point for the new Wailea Resort in the 1970s, the Old Blue Golf Course was the first thing built in the area. The resort developers wanted to create a golf course that would put Wailea on everyone’s wish list of places to visit. Forty years later, the Old Blue is still going strong, and has devoted followers who enjoy a truly classic golf experience. We visited with Barry Helle, general manager, to obtain some insight into why this golf course is so popular.

kapalua wine & food festival

Oenophiles, gourmands, and enthusiasts of the good life will reconvene on the west side of Maui in celebration of the 31st Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival June 8 through 10, 2012.

Along with Host Master Sommelier Michael A. Jordon, MS, CWE, renowned winemakers and the celebrated chefs of Maui will lead panels and journey guests through world-class varietals and fine cuisine over the weekend.

13th annual maui film festival: june 13-17, 2012 at wailea resort and the macc

The Maui Film Festival will once again be a celebration of compassionate cinematic vision and storytelling, as it showcases nearly 50 of the best major and mini-major studio and independents and World Cinema feature releases, alongside 25 of the best short films of the summer. Daily screenings of acclaimed films take place at the MACC in two theaters, and on the big screen in Wailea. During the festival, enjoy celebrity tributes, filmmaker panels, and special events around Wailea. For festival schedule, feature films, and ticket and pass purchases visit the website at http://www.MauiFilmFestival.com.

This year’s festival honorees include writer/director/actor Josh Radnor, who will be presented with the Triple Threat Award; and actress Elizabeth Banks, who will be presented with the Navigator Award. Other honorees will be announced between now and the start of the festival.

may • 2012 keiki cover models

Aloha to this month’s keiki cover family! We’d like to introduce you to brother and sister Mason Keli‘ioka Pala Pala Joseph Arruda (11) and Leimamo Angel Marie Arruda (7).

Mom is Jane Marie Arruda, who is a concierge supervisor at the Westin Maui. She’s also a professional hula dancer with Wailele at the Westin. Dad Kris Keli‘i Arruda is a cook at Kimo’s, and also a wedding officiant with Charter Wailele.

Mason is in the 6th grade at Lahaina Intermediate. He plays baseball for the West Maui Little League and, in his spare time, he enjoys playing ‘ukulele. Leimamo is a second grader at Princess Nahienaena. She dances for Na Pua O Kapi‘olani Hula Studio, and enjoys watching “Victorious” on TV.

Mom shares: “When you work hard, you can also play hard. We love to go on vacation as a family. Last year, we went to Disneyland and also attended an Angels baseball game. Mason was so excited that he caught a baseball after the game! Our family motto is ‘If you believe in yourself, anything can happen!’”

jean-michel cousteau’s ambassadors of the environment at the ritz-carlton, kapalua

Ensuring that environmental education emphasizes the need for us as humans to be better stewards of our natural resources and live more sustainably on our planet is the mission of Ambassadors of the Environment at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. “People will protect what they love, and will go away from this program as true ambassadors of the environment,” says Jean-Michel Cousteau, who founded it under the auspices of his Ocean Futures Society.

Offered to hotel guests as well as members of the community, the Ambassadors program at the Ritz-Carlton here on Maui is one of only five family vacation destinations in the entire world where you’ll fine this unique educational opportunity. My friend Christine and I have been invited to participate in two of the most popular activities: “Cities Under the Sea” snorkel/underwater photography experience ($89 per adult/$69 per child under 15), and the “Maunalei Magic” hike exploration ($79 per adult/$59 per child under 15).

seabury hall 39th annual craft fair: family fun for mother’s day weekend!

Maui is known for its scenic beauty, but when springtime arrives, Upcountry offers the best place to experience its splendor. Jacaranda trees burst into vibrant purple bloom along many of the roads, providing the perfect venue for a time-honored event that celebrates Mom and all-things beautiful – the 39th annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair.

pizza paradiso announces new mediterranean inspired menu

Pizza Paradiso, home of healthy eating at affordable prices, is pleased to announce an expanded and updated menu that includes an extensive selection of Mediterranean inspired items and party and event menus.

Pizza Paradiso’s Italian, Greek and Middle Eastern comfort food features specialty pizzas, salads, pastas and sandwiches. New items on the menu include:

• Mediterranean Combos – Beef, Chicken or Fish Kabobs served on a bed of Basmati rice with hummus/baba ghannouj, pita, yogurt sauce & Tabouleh salad; Vegetarian Platter (falafel fritters, dolmathakia, hummus, baba ghannouj, yogurt sauce, tabouleh, pita bread).

maui golf course directory • may 2012

Dunes at Maui Lani • 873-0422
VISITOR • $112 (am)
TWILIGHT • $99 (11am-2pm) • $79 (after 2pm)
RESORT GUEST • N/A
KAMA’AINA • $49 (before 12pm) • $ 43 (12-2pm)
KAMA’AINA TWILIGHT • $35 (after 2pm)

•  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •