Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor added to unique event location options for Creations in Catering

Creations in Catering (www.hawaiicaterers.com), is pleased to announce their selection as a preferred caterer by Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, for special events and catering functions.

“We are so excited to the have the opportunity to work with the team at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor to cater events,” said Mike Rabe, President of Creations in Catering.  “With over 100,000 sq. ft. available, both indoor and outdoor, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor offers a wide range of options for us to create fabulous dining experiences for guests.”

Still somewhat of a secret to many kamaaina, Pacific Aviation Museum is centrally-located and provides residents a unique chance to be immersed in aviation history while celebrating a special occasion. 

 

 

 

“For exceptional ambiance options, coupled with top quality custom menus, spectacular food presentations and service, we always deliver,” added Rabe.

 

For more information visit, www.hawaiicaterers.com.

 

WAILEA BEACH VILLAS NAMED ONE OF HAWAII’S TOP FIVE RESORTS

 IN CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S “BEST IN THE WORLD” AWARDS

Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious annual Reader’s Choice Awards has ranked Wailea Beach Villas as #5 in the “Top 25 Resorts in Hawaii” for 2012. Wailea Beach Villas is a beachfront residential villa resort on Maui’s south shore, comprised of 98 private residences set on 11 acres on Wailea Beach. The gated resort community features manicured gardens, two heated swimming pools, two outdoor whirlpool spas, an elaborate fitness center, activity room, business center, beach services, pool attendants, and 24-hour security.

An exclusive collection of 22 residences at Wailea Beach Villas are privately managed by Tropical Villa Vacations, a Maui-based company that specializes in luxury home and villa rentals of the highest caliber. Owner Irene Aroner has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the “Top Villa Rental Specialists” in the world for the past six consecutive years. Founded in 1995, Tropical Villa Vacations represents dozens of ultra-luxury properties in Hawaii. All properties are hand picked based on the agency’s stringent criteria, then thoroughly reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they continue to meet the high expectations of Tropical Villa Vacations’ clientele. Offerings include private beachfront homes and exquisite oceanfront and oceanview resort villas, including the distinctive collection of privately owned residences at Wailea Beach Villas available exclusively through Tropical Villa Vacations.

For more details and photos of Tropical Villa Vacations’ luxury homes and villas, including its collection at Wailea Beach Villas, visit www.TropicalVillaVacations.com.

For more information, call (808) 875-2818 or toll free 888-875-2818 ext 6.

Kauai after the rain

Anyone worried about upcoming hotel reservations at the Kauai Beach Resort shouldn't ... all is well ... the hotel is fully operational.  Here's a photo that was taken yesterday morning ... clear with blue skies.

For reservations, call 808-246-5517 or toll free 1-888-805-3843.

Wailuku's best kept secret ... Old Wailuku Inn

Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono is a 10-room bed and breakfast that is one of Maui's best kept secrets ... but it deserves to be in the limelight.

I spent a night (not nearly long enough) at the historic home recently.  The inn has been beautifully restored, but with amenities and modern conveniences that many of today's travelers expect.  

According to the website ... http://www.mauiinn.com/ ... the home was built by a wealthy island banker as a wedding gift for his daughter-in-law.  The overall theme of the inn and its impeccably landscaped grounds pay tribute to Hawai'i's poet laureate of the 1920's and '30s, Don Blanding. Each of te ten distinctive guest rooms is dedicated to one of the flowers in his "Old Hawaiian Garden". Hawaiian quilts, in the design of each room's flower, set each room apart.

I got the nicely appointed Puakenikeni room, a ground-level unit that is handicap accessible - which meant that my shower was huge!  All photos were taken by me except for the room shot below - which is from the website - since my photos don't do it justice.

Staying at Old Wailuku Inn is great.  It's near the airport and in close proximity to the towns of Wailuku and Kahului.  The Inn offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and no resort fees. It comes with daily breakfast and, they serve a different  hearty gourmet breakfast each day.  The morning that I was there, we had the Frittata of Garden Vegetables with five cheeses, served with polenta and marinara sauce (see below) ... after the selection of island fruits), juice, coffee and tea. 

Innkeepers Janice and Tom Fairbanks were born and raised in the Islands and their understanding of old Hawai‘i’s charm is second nature. 

Here are a few more photos that I took.

The Breakfast Room

 

 Exterior of the main building

 

Living Room in the main building

 

One of the outdoor sitting areas

 

The parking area

Above is the only signage you will find of Old Wailuku Inn.

Rates are under $200 per night, plus taxes.  Check the website for specials.

Phone: 808-244-5897 Toll Free: 800-305-4899
Fax: 808-242-9600
Email: info@mauiinn.com

Address: 2199 Kaho'okele Street Wailuku, Maui, Hawai'i 96793

Streets of Asia event at The Modern Honolulu

Just a few photos of the kickoff event for the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival at The Modern Honolulu.

Above - The food booths, 'living' statue, people grazing ... before nightfall

 Taiko performance

Chef Morimoto

For more photos - including great food shots, checkout the following post by Ed Morita ...
http://www.nonstophonolulu.com/blogs/party-pics-streets-of-asia/