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Pair Your Island Outings With Fine Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui Beach Hotel

Whether a Relaxing or an Adventurous Day, Savory Cuisine Is Waiting For You

Enjoy an unforgettable Hawaiian getaway at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, where you'll find luxurious guest rooms, exclusive amenities, an abundance of activities, and the best fine dining Maui has to offer. For whatever your day brings -- sunning, sightseeing, or exploring -- there's savory cuisine waiting for you at our Maui beach hotel.

During a fun-filled trip to the pool, guests can enjoy the convenience of The Poolside Bar and Café featuring tropical drinks and smoothies, appetizers, sandwiches and salads, as well as complimentary fresh pineapple served twice daily. Beach lovers and ocean-sport enthusiasts will delight in the selection of tropical cocktails and light fare at The Beach House, where they can watch the waves, surfers, and sometimes the whales pass by.

Guests will also delight in the challenge and scenic beauty of the island with a game of golf at our Maui beach hotel. Test your skill and precision at one or both of the resort's two, 18-hole award-winning courses set amid a historic pineapple plantation. Afterward, relax and unwind at the Alaloa Lounge featuring live entertainment and an extensive menu of specialty cocktails, domestic and imported beers, premium spirits, signature appetizers and desserts.

Complement your day at the spa with the island's freshest sushi, sashimi and innovative Japanese cuisine at Kai Sushi, where guests can learn about sushi, seafood and sake from our knowledgeable chefs.

If island adventure is what you're seeking; enjoy breakfast at The Terrace, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and hotel's gardens; then join Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program, where guests learn about Hawaii's ecosystems and gain a better understanding of how to live sustainably. After your adventure, enjoy dinner at The Banyan Tree, our Maui beach hotel's signature restaurant featuring seasonal menus that showcase Hawaii's abundant harvests and fresh catches.

To view our Maui restaurants' menus and plan your island getaway, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KapaluaMaui/Dining/Default.htm.

About The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 73 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates; Toronto; and Hong Kong. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Default.htm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) -- for more information on Marriott International, visit www.MarriottNewsCenter.com.