Celebrate the Holidays in Hawaii at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

the ritz-carlton, kapaluaThe Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Hawaii invites clients to share this holiday season with the spirit of aloha. The resort has orchestrated a wide array of celebratory events for the young and the young at heart.

From festive celebrations to family-friendly activities to unique gourmet experiences, create memories at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua that will last a lifetime.

The resort ‘s youngest guests will enjoy Teddy Bear Tea Time on December 22 which includes tea presentations, cookie decorating, storytelling and special cameos by Frosty the Snowman, Chris the Christmas Bear and of course, Santa Claus.

While staying at the resort, be sure to stop by Jean Michel-Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program and partake in one of the many events from holiday crafts, story time, family-friendly movies, game room and a special New Year’s Eve countdown for children.

Indulge in memorable holiday dining at each of the resort’s six restaurants and lounges featuring an array of delicacies and specialty menus and cocktails. Each experience will be highlighted with festive entertainment including Hawaiian soloists, hula dancers or jazz duos.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Take part in a Sweets & Treats Dessert with decadent desserts and signature eggnog cocktails on Dec. 24 from 9-11 p.m. Client can also enjoy a four-course holiday menu and limited a la carte options at the signature, ocean-view restaurant, The Banyan Tree from Dec. 24-25 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the Christmas Eve Mauka Makai (Surf and Turf) pre-fixed three-course menu on December 24 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Also, clients can take part in the Mix It Up “Mighty Mai Tais” with one-of-a-kind Mai Tai tastings and Hawaiian inspired pupus on December 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. The Dom Pérignon” Christmas Day feast with lavish holiday buffet and Dom Pérignon champagne takes place Dec. 25 from 3-8 p.m.

And If your clients are looking to ring in the New Year in style, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has several celebrations to set the stage for a New Year’s Eve to remember.

New Year’s Festivities

Clients can take part int he Sip, Savor & Roll, pairing premium sake with specialty sushi rolls on Dec. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Reel Rosé Sunset Prelude, oceanfront dining with seafood and wine pairings, takes place Dec. 28 from 5-7 p.m. The “Wish on a Wave” Tiki Hour with live music, pupus, rum cocktails and sangria takes place Dec. 29 from 3-5 p.m. The New Year’s Eve Chef’s Interactive Pa’ina, an island-inspired tapas at interactive chef stations plus fresh flower lei greeting and more, takes place Dec. 31 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Banyan Tree, a sophisticated fare with four-course menu and live entertainment by Raw Silk, will take place Dec.31 from 5:30 p.m. to closing. The New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration for Children, which includes special ways to ring in the New Year for children of all ages including a Make-Your-Own Pizza party and early countdown for children 5 – 8 to a guided night hike, karaoke, sparkling cider and more for those nine and older, takes place Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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