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ICFA Fall Management Conference
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
October 19 - 22, 2005
Kapalua Bay Hotel
Maui, Hawaii
This Fall ... Make it Maui!
E komo mai! Welcome to Kapalua Bay Hotel on the lovely island of Maui, host of the 2005 ICFA Fall Management Conference. Prepare to be pampered at a luxurious resort set on a quiet, unspoiled edge of this enchanted land.
Kapalua Bay: An unforgettable stay
Named in January by Travel & Leisure as one of the 500 Best Hotels in the world, Kapalua Bay is renowned for its attentive service, culinary excellence and serene atmosphere. Every guest room features a private entry vestibule, separate sitting area with loveseat and large private lanai. The resort's long list of amenities includes a 24-hour fitness center with classes, outdoor heated pool, three world-class golf courses, tennis, shopping, a Beach Activity Center, restaurants and lounges and more.
Lots to do (or not) ... right at the resort
When you arrive in Kapalua, pick up a Resort Activities newsletter for a complete listing of daily activities and time schedules. For more information on these options and to schedule activities, call 808.669.5656.
Adventure. A nature lover's paradise, Kapalua invites you to explore this vast wonderland from the top of Pu'u Kukui Preserve to the aquatic marine sanctuaries of Kapalua Bay, Oneloa Bay, and D.T. Fleming Beach Park. Go hiking, diving or kayaking, and be sure to take a walk through Kapalua's pineapple fields to get the true essence of this magnificent place.
Water sports and outdoor activities. Coral gardens, exotic marine life, and clear waters make Kapalua home to some of the most spectacular diving and snorkeling spots on Maui. Never been on a dive? Take advantage of daily introductory scuba lessons by certified instructors. An old pro? Check out the resort's night dives and underwater scooter dives and its unique kayak scuba dive.
Art and culture. Hawaiian elders and cultural advisors welcome you to join them for Mai Ka Pu'uawi, an intimate evening of storytelling, and &quo;A Sense of Place," a weekly tour of the ancient Honokahua Preservation Site. Visit the Kapalua Shops to enjoy live traditional music and dance performances, and stop by The Art School at Kapalua for classes in painting, clay, sculpture, ceramics, dance and yoga.
Beaches. Prefer just to relax? Grab a soothing tropical drink and make yourself comfortable on Kapalua's renowned white sand beaches. Just be sure to keep one eye open ... you might spot an endangered Hawaiian monk seal or a Hawaiian green sea turtle basking on the warm sand and enjoying the cool tradewind breezes.
Kids. Kapalua Bay is not just for adults! The resort's Art School at Kapalua offers classes for children such as ceramics painting, silk painting and coconut painting, as well as half- and full-day day camp programs for children 5 and up. Adventure 7 is an exciting adventure and art program for kids ages 11-16, offering a full-day of fun activities, including a beach adventure at Kapalua Bay, lunch at the historic Honolua General Store and an afternoon session of art exploration. Reservations are required; visit www.kapaluaart.com or call 808.665-0007.
Off the resort: Adventures you'll never forget
The ICFA is working with the Kapalua Bay Hotel to arrange for a selection of pre-conference tours; check out the last page of your program for details. In addition to those options, you'll find numerous adventures to make this an unforgettable trip for you and your family. Here are just a few:
Guided kayak expeditions. Maui Eco Tours (866.891.2223; www.mauiecotours.com) provides a three-hour adventure that follows Hawaii's sea turtles along the Makena coastline and is ideal for families and people new to kayaking. They provide the kayaks, life vests, reef shoes, snorkel gear, dry bags and wetsuits and snacks (fresh fruit, granola bars and cold drinks).
Indoor whale watching. The Maui Ocean Center (808.270.7000), the largest tropical aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, has a 750,000-gallon tank with deepwater species, from whales to Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apuaa (that's triggerfish to you and me) to tiger sharks.
A new kind of luau. Named Maui's Best Chef, James McDonald has started a revolution with his Feast at Lele (808.667.5353) at I'O in Lahaina. Food is an integral part of the performance: Each of four acts is coordinated with a tasting menu of traditional dishes such as fafa (steamed chicken and taro leaf in coconut milk). Not to be missed!
Aerial tour. Soar over erupting and dormant volcanoes, triple canopy tropical rainforests, and rugged towering sea cliffs. Take a spectacular tour via helicopter to view breathtaking aerial views of plunging waterfalls and lush valleys. Several helicopter tour companies serve Maui; the hotel concierge will be able to recommend some that suit your preferences and schedule.
Scenic drive to Kahakuloa. If you prefer to stay on the ground, rent a car and drive north along the serpentine Honoapiilani Highway to the village of Kahakuloa. This is one of the island's most scenic road trips, taking you past the Nakelele Blowhole and the Olivine Pools. The narrow road runs along mountain cliffs and offers magnificent views. After 45 minutes, you'll reach Kahkuloa Village, one of the most isolated spots on Maui. Though it has no restaurants or gas stations, Kahkuloa boasts the lovely Aina Anuhea Tropical Gardens, Kaukini Gallery and Bruce Turnbull Studio and Sculpture Garden.
Shop 'til you drop
The ICFA Spouse/Guest Tour will take participants to the upscale Shops at Wailea. Additional shopping options abound.
Vintage aloha shirts. Coveted early versions of Hawaiian-print shirts (made before 1970) can cost as much as $1,000. Some vintage labels to look for: Aloha, The Kahala, Royal Hawaiian, Paradise Hawaii, Surfriders Sportswear. Where to buy: Paia Trading Co. (106 Hana Hwy., Paia; 808.579.9472). For today's modern prints, head to Hilo Hattie (900 Front Street, Bldg. D, Lahaina; 808.667.7911).
Best art galleries. Discover the lost art of Hawaiian ei-ei vine weaving and find translucent Norfolk pine bowls by Ron Kent at Hana Coast Gallery (Hotel Hana-Maui, Hana; 808.248.8636). For Hawaiian landscape paintings and Kay Sattler's fired clay vases, go to Village Galleries (120 Dickenson St., Lahaina; 808.661.4402).
Asian antiques. You'll find Maui's finest antiques on Market Street in the small plantation settlers' town of Wailuku. Look for collections of T'ang Dynasty ceramic figurines, calligraphy scrolls, Japanese stone rubbings and Chinese vases at Brown-Kobayashi (160A N. Market St.; 808.242.0804).
Eat, drink, and be Maui
Hawaiian cuisine takes advantage of the culinary traditions of several different cultures that call the islands home. Exquisitely prepared and incorporating the freshest local fish and produce, Hawaiian dishes often include the aromatic flavors of ginger, soy and garlic, or ingredients such as fern shoots gathered in Waipio Valley, or goat cheese from the Puna District. For the adventuresome or those who just want to be able to tell folks back home that they ate like the locals, here are a few interesting yet unpretentious selections:
Plate lunch. Available everywhere from roadside stands to fast-food chains, plate lunches consists of two scoops of white rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and a serving of meat. Meat selections can include Japanese teriyaki, Korean short ribs, Filipino adobo, Chinese soy-sauce chicken, hamburgers and chili.
Crack seed. Crack seed is a generic term that refers to a type of preserved fruit brought to Hawaii by Chinese plantation workers. Crack seed shops are packed with island delicacies-Japanese rice crackers (arare), coconut candy, dried squid-in addition to huge jars filled with varieties of the fruit treat.
Shave ice. Hawaiian shave ice stands are everywhere on Maui. Try some of the exotic toppings, such as ice cream, condensed milk, or shaved li hing mui, and azuki beans.
Poi. You can't leave Hawaii without tasting poi. Made from pounded taro root, poi is a thick, purplish-gray paste. Though it has a subtle flavor, poi's unfamiliar consistency and appearance make it an acquired taste.
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