Many clients ask what happened to the Renaissance Hotel? Or for those of us who are on island and see the bustling construction near Mokapu Beach and across from the Wailea Fairway Estates and Wailea Blue Golf Course: What will the new hotel be like? Will there be units for sale?

For regular updates on these questions please call us directly at (808)280-2764 or 1-800-291-5535. In the meantime here are some interesting articles:

Click here for the Hyatt press release:http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2010/Hyatt-and-Starwood-Capital-Announce-Joint-Venture-to-Create-Andaz-Wailea-Resort.html

Click here for yesterday’s article in the Maui News:http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/556472.html

As work on the project has gained momentum and with our South Maui market showing strong activity, particularly in luxury property sales, reports are that there will now be multiple ocean front villas available for sale. The prices and specs of these have not yet been made public, but please check with us for updates. The Hansens represented the buyer and seller of the record sale in the Wailea Beach Villas and are always available to discuss your Maui real estate goals.

Paia Town Party Melds With ‘Paia Gives’

By Madeline Ziecker
Article from: Mauinow.com

This month’s Paia Friday Town Party on December 23 will also function as the fifth annual “Paia Gives” charity fundraiser.

Each year, “Paia Gives” raises thousands of dollars for local charities while providing entertainment and shopping deals for visitors.

Starting at 6 p.m., many Paia businesses will donate their proceeds from special sales to non-profit organizations across Maui.

Some participating Paia business owners anticipate this year’s fundraiser to be especially popular. The two events will come together as one during the official Paia Fourth Friday event.

Participating Paia businesses and the organizations they will serve include:

■Maui Hands – Paia Youth And Cultural Center
■By The Bay – Maui Humane Society. With surfboard art and a jewelry trunk show.
■Grace Beauty – Morgan Malkovich, a Maui girl in Boston’s ICU for surgery.
■Biasa Rose – Maui Humane Society
■Hemp House – Maui Food Bank
■Imrie – Maui Humane Society
■Lilikoi – Maui Humane Society
■Lotus Heart Gifts – Women Helping Women. There will be a %20 off sale and vegan ice-cream samples.
■Mahina – Women Helping Women
■Nuage Bleu – A Keiki’s Dream
■Oceania – Paia Youth And Cultural Center Skate Park. With champagne and a %25 off sale.
■Paia Trading Company – Maui Shrine Club Transportation Fund
■Pakaloha Bikini’s – HASA Sponsorship Program
■Tamara Catz Boutique – Alexander Academy
■North Shore Pilates – Haiku Boys & Girls Club
■Wine Corner – Paia Youth & Cultural Center. PYCC will have a table set up to sell baked goods and hot drinks. There will also be a $5 raffle for a new skateboard.
■Wings – Paia Youth & Cultural Center
■Indigo Paia – RadiOpio KOPO 88.9 Wine and a special prize drawing.
■Pearl – Women Helping Women
In addition to shopping and donations, there will also be plenty of food, music, and live entertainment around town.

For any additional questions, visit mauifridays.com.

Considering a trip to Maui that stops in or is from the Bay Area or Los Angeles this January? Be sure to check out this great One Day Special Fare Sale from Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re considering purchasing a condo, home or investment property during your visit ~ give us a call at 1-800-291-5535 or (808)280-2764.

Mahalo From Hawaiian Airlines

To show their appreciation, Hawaiian Airlines are offering a one-day only special fare –$298 round trip to/from the Bay Area, or Los Angeles and Hawaii.

In appreciation of patronage during the past year, they want to give something back. Enjoy the gift of travel this Holiday Season from all of us at Hawaiian Airlines.

Click here:http://www.hawaiianair.com/Specialoffers/Pages/holiday-special-fare.aspx

Mele Kalikimaka!

Booking Period Today Only
12/20/2011 only

Travel Period
1/5/2012-1/31/2012

Shops at Wailea Adds Three New Merchants

By Sonia Isotov
Article From: Mauinow.com

The Shops at Wailea have added three new merchants to its collection of more than 70 boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries.

Karamel Collection opened its doors in early December. The family-run boutique offers fashion that takes inspiration from the owner’s island lifestyle, but also includes seasonal on-trend collections, with most garments made in France, Italy and Brazil. This is the company’s third retail location.

Maui Clothing Company is slated to open its doors in January 2012. The store will offer family beachwear, alohawear and resortwear in an array of tropical styles and prints, as well as jewelry, handbags, hats and accessories.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will open its first store on Maui, and its 15th statewide, at The Shops at Wailea in January 2012. The family-run specialty coffee and tea retailer is owned by The Sullivan Family of Companies.

“We’re proud to be welcome these new members of our ohana and offer even more shopping and dining diversity to our community,” said Robert Dye, the general manager of The Shops of Wailea.

Weekend Round-Up: Makawao Friday, First Light, Starry Night

By Madeline Ziecker
Article From: Mauinow.com

THIRD FRIDAY MAKAWAO TOWN PARTY Friday, December 16 from 5 – 9 p.m. in Makawao Town. Free.

This month’s Makawao Third Friday theme is “Makawao Gives: A Hawaiian Holiday Party.”

Festivities will begin with the Paniolo Holiday Parade at 5 p.m., starting at Makawao School on Baldwin Ave. Some paraders will ride on horses, horse-drawn wagons and tractors while others will march down the closed street to Liquor Shack on Makawao Ave.

A blessing will be given at 6 p.m. on Makawao’s Center Stage at 3654 Baldwin Ave. by Reverend Kimberly Fong from Pookela Church in Makawao. After the blessing, KEPA will take the stage to kick off musical entertainment for the evening.

Food, activities, and special sales will be available throughout the evening at participating Makawao locations including: ON CORE Studio, Paragon Salon, Pink by Nature, Casanova, The Dragon’s Den, The Shops at Makawao, Viewpoints Gallery, The Dragon’s Den, Collections, Komoda Store, Garden Café, Makawao Fine Art and Wertheim Contemporary Galleries, Antique Boutique, Gecko Trading Co, Stopwatch Bar & Grill, Holiday and Co, The Mercantile, Maui Whole Child, and Makawao Yoga.

For details on several parking areas in Makawao Town, visit the Makawao Town Party website.

FIRST LIGHT FILM FESTIVAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE All tickets are $12 for single entry and $40 for a Fast Pass with four admissions.
Maui Film Festival’s First Light is in full swing this weekend with 12 quality films being shown at the MACC at several different showtimes.

Friday, December 16

■2 p.m. Hell And Back Again – Photojournalist and filmmaker Danfung Dennis portrays the devastation caused by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
■4 p.m. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey – Kevin Clash, the voice of Sesame Street character “Elmo,” reveals the man behind the puppet.
■6 p.m. My Reincarnation – The story of high Tibetan Buddhist Master, Choegyal Namkhai Norbu and his western-born son.
■8 p.m. Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend – Lost footage of the legendary Bob Marley before he got famous.
Saturday, December 17

■1 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 2 – The sequel to the beloved children’s movie Kung Fu Panda.
■3 p.m. Declaration of War – A French film dealing with the struggles of a couple’s newfound parenthood with a sick baby.
■5 p.m. Amigo – Set in the historic period of the Philippine-American War. A window into the personal struggles caused by the contact of both nationalities.
■7:30 p.m. Blackthorn – Tells the story of Butch Cassidy’s hiding in a Bolivian village and his journey home thereafter.
Sunday, December 18

■1 p.m. Puss in Boots – The beloved cat played by Antonio Banderas from the Shrek movies stars in his own feature film.
■3 p.m. A Better Life – A multi-generational story about a father’s love and support for his child.
■5 p.m. The Artist – A silent film and love story set in Hollywood, 1927.
■7: 30 p.m. The Music Never Stopped – Based on Dr. Oliver Sacks’ case study of a boy with cerebral trauma who begins to heal through music therapy.
Tickets for all films listed above can be purchased at the MACC Box Office by calling 242-SHOW or online by visiting MauiArts.org.

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Iao Theater. Tickets $20.

Na Leo Lani O Maui will give a special holiday performance under the direction of Gale Wisehart and Uluwehi Guerrero and will feature holiday choral arrangements in both English and Hawaiian.

Accompanying the voices will be violinist Judy Waters, pedal harpist Kristine Snyder, upright bassist Jason Sadang, and Kana’ina Raymond on chimes.

Recording artist Lei’ohu Ryder will be featured as a special guest singer with the choir.

Na Leo Lani O Maui meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ka’ahumanu church in Wailuku. Members of the community are welcome to come and observe rehearsals respectfully.

CANDY CANE LANE CHRISTMAS FASHION SHOW Friday, December 16 at 9:30 p.m. at Stella Blues Cafe. Entrance is $10.
Stella Blues will host a Christmas Fashion show by Karamel Collection and Pakaloha Bikini’s.

The show will also be a fundraiser for the Toys For Tots Foundation and entry will be discounted to $5 for those who bring wrapped toys to donate to the charity.

A discount will also be provided for those who bring their UH ID or United Bikers of Hawaii patch.

Special guest Drew Kaiser will be the MC with music by DJs Kurt and Trvr.