July 4th at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

We will be hosting our annual 4th of July Celebration and Starwish Rubber Ducky Race. We will be holding a Mai Tai Festival where four of our fabulous Sheraton Maui bartenders will showcase their specialtly Mai Tai recipe. There will be arts and crafts for the keiki's and our very own watermelon eating contest. The schedule of events are as follows:

9:00am -12:00pm: Rubber Ducky Sale and Decoration

10:00am - 2:30pm: Mai Tai Voting Contest

11:00am - 3:00pm: Kekiki Games

12:30pm: Starwish Rubber Ducky Race Poolside

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Kekiki Crafts

2:00pm: Watermelon Eating Contest

Our first place prize for the Rubber Ducky Race is 2 roundtrip ferry tickets to the beautiful island of Lanai. Second place is a $100 gift certificate to our signature restuarant Black Rock Steak & Seafood. Third place will receive a 50 minute spa massage at The Spa at Black Rock.

E' Komo Mai, Welcome

Aloha Travel Professionals,

My name is Sarah Savidge and I am the new Leisure Sales Manager at The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. I have recently replaced Ryan Kirby who has transferred to the W Hotel Los Angeles. In my new role I will be providing you with new resort updates and highlights. I look forward to working with all of you. Thank you for your continued partnership. Don't hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions. Be sure to become a follower of our blog and you can receive the update alerts through your email.

Mahalo,



Sarah Savidge

Black Rock Steak & Seafood

Join us at Black Rock Steak & Seafood when the sun goes down. Flexible seating indoors or terrace seating outside offers the gentle evening breezes, accompanied by a breathtaking view of Pu'u Keka'a in the distance. Join us for our special all you can eat Prime Rib Buffet on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Each day features a special them buffet.

You may also redeem your Make it a Green Choice dining credit at Black Rock Steak & Seafood. If you decline housekeeping for one night, you will receive a $35/$25 dining credit the following evening (credit varies depending on seating time).

Happy Hour Friday at Cliff Dive Bar

Join us every Friday for Happy Hour at Cliff Dive Bar. We offer such specials as $12 pitchers of beer or $15 margarita pitchers. Not a bad way to start your vacation! Don't forget to grab a seat 30 minutes before sunset so you can watch our famous cliff diving ceremony. Our cliff diver will be walking around Cliff Dive Bar before he makes his dive so make sure to take a picture with him! See you there!

Spa Treatments Available!

Natural beauty is highlighted as you visit The Spa at Black Rock bringing the outdoors into the massage areas. The Spa at Black Rock features indoor treatment rooms as well as an outdoor section to include a couple's area. The facilities also include 3 manicure and 2 pedicure stations.

Special blends of oils and lotion from Absolutely Natural take the forefront in the treatments to amass a truly creative and inspiring experience. These essences encompass the rich history of Hawaii as coconut, kukui nut, maile, and orchid blend to create a truly aromatic journy.

Come try our popular Pu'u Keka'a Stone Massage or a Hawaiian "Lomi-Lomi" Massage. Both treatments and many other selections await you at The Spa at Black Rock!

Cliff Diving Ceremony Last Night

Aloha all,

Many of you know that one of our biggest attractions at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is our cliff diving ceremony. As the sun begins to fade on the horizon, our cliff diver lights all of our tiki torches on property and takes photographs with our guests. Once completed, he begins to make his way up to the farthest point on Black Rock as one of our hula dancers performs in front of our guests at Cliff Dive Bar. After lighting the last four torches on Black Rock, our cliff diver makes a blessing to our ancestors and offers a lei to the rolling surf. Just as the sun sets behind historical Black Rock, our diver plunges head first into the blue waters below. The photo below was taken last night. Please come join us every evening as we perform this ancient tradition.

Go Green and Receive $35 Dining Credit

Make it a Green Choice here at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa! When a guest declines housekeeping service, the guest will receive either a $35 or $25 dining credit the following evening at Black Rock Steak & Seafood or Teppan Yaki Dan. The $35 dining credit applies to every first and last seating at either restaurant. Simply display the "Make it a Green Choice" flyer on your Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed and you will receive the dining credit on the following evening.

Please note the dining credit must be used the following day, but there is no limit as to how many days you decline housekeeping service. You can receive our $35 dining credit for every night you stay our resort! This program is wonderful for the environment and will provide guests with a great discount at either of our fantastic restaurants. Make it a Green Choice at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa!

Sheraton Maui Adventure Club

At the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, we know that there are some days when our guests would rather enjoy our 23 ocean front acres than see the sights and sounds around the island of Maui. While they are some must see attractions on the Magic Isle, there will come a day when our guests wish to simply relax on property.

For the past few years, we have implemented fun, cultural activities for guests of any age to enjoy on property. The program is called the Sheraton Maui Adventure Club and many of the activities offered are complimentary! Allow your kids to learn how to play ukulele, learn how to dance hula, or take poi ball lessons!

We have many activities each day to keep you entertained throughout your journey with us here at the Sheraton. Feel free to take a look at our Daily Activities Board to find the activity that best fits your schedule and interest. These boards can be found all around property including our lobby and Cliff Dive Bar.

If you have any questions about the activity, then feel free to stop by our Towel Kiosk Stand and ask for our Director of Fun, Laura Demott. She will be happy to answer any of your questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Burger and Brew at Cliff Dive Bar

Enjoy our new "Burger and Brew" special at Cliff Dive Bar! Every Monday, when you order one of our fantastic burger options, you will receive a complimentary draft beer of your choice! Each one of our freshly grilled burgers also comes with a bag of the local favorite, Maui Chips. Feel free to select from these options below:

Haleakala Ranch Burger

Angus Beef Burger with Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Chipotle Ranch Sauce, and Pico De Gallo

Wowee Maui Burger

Angus Beef Burger in Ginger Soy Glaze and American Cheese

Surf & Turf Burger

Angus Beef Burger serviced with Shrimp Scampi, Roasted Garlic Aioli,

Brie Cheese, Caramelized Onions and Sauteed Mushrooms

Lilikoi BBQ Meatloaf Burger

A twist to a normal grilled burger in apple wood smoked bacon,

lilikoi BBQ sauce and crisp fried Maui Onion

Cliff Dive Bar and Mai Tai Bar Await You!

It is the start of a new beginning at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa! Guests will now find that our bars have been renamed to Mai Tai Bar and Cliff Dive Bar!

What was originally Sundowner Bar, the new and improved Mai Tai Bar will still offer the same great food and drinks, including the always popular, Black Rock Mai Tai! I highly recommend this drink if you are looking for the true Hawaiian cocktail. Hours will still be from 10:30am - 3pm.

Lagoon Bar will now be called Cliff Dive Bar. Due to the popularity of our nightly cliff diving ceremony, we figured this new name was more fitting for this establishment! Guests will enjoy food and drinks at this bar from 11:30am - 8pm. Be sure to catch the cliff diving ceremony every night at sunset, followed by local entertainment immediately following the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sheraton Maui Gives Back...

This Christmas season, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa teamed up with Lokahi Pacific, an independent, private non-profit housing and community development organization for the island of Maui. With their assistance, Sheraton Maui selected three families in need of a new beginning. While some families were in need of furniture and toiletries for their family members, others simply desired shoes and clothing for their children.

When our Sales Team asked for support from the hotel, the amount of donations was overwhelming.

Some employees decided to buy items from our local stores, such as toilet paper, toys, clothes, and much more. Others were gracious enough to donate their entire days worth of gratuities from hotel guests. It was amazing to see how many employees donated what they could to help these families in need. With the support of our food and beverage team, the hotel also brought each family a full Christmas dinner. These families could now celebrate the holiday season with a full dinner of turkey, stuffing, salad, mashed potatoes, apple pie and much more!

In the end, Sheraton Maui received almost $5,000 worth of donations for these three families. Mahalo to all who helped make this event a huge success! For more information on Lokahi Pacific, please feel free to visit this website: http://www.lokahipacific.org/

Holiday Dinners at Black Rock Steak & Seafood

The holidays are a time for giving and celebration. The perfect time of year to share special moments with the people you care about the most. This year join the staff of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa as they build houses from gingerbread, provide
for those less fortunate, and celebrate the season with beautiful hula and fine dining. Please join us for these two dinners this holiday season!


December 24, 2009 - Go around the world with a special all you can eat Christmas Eve Buffet at Black Rock SGo Around the World with a Special All You Can Eat Christmas Eve Buffet at Black Rock Steak & Seafood. This Christmas Eve, enjoy international flavor at a very special buffet from the culinary team at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. The “Around the World Christmas Eve Buffet” will feature action stations from China, Italy, the Pacific Rim, and more. Taste the flavors of the world without ever leaving the buffet line. Dinner is $63 for adults and $31.50 for children 6-14, kids 5 and under eat free. For reservations call (808) 662-8053.

December 25, 2009 – Celebrate Christmas at Black Rock Steak & Seafood with an elegant buffet inspired by Christmas on the Beach. Forget about cooking this Christmas and come to the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, where you can indulge in a special “Christmas on the Beach Buffet.” Featuring traditional favorites such as Turkey, Roast Beef, Honey Soy Glazed Opakapaka, and a wide variety of sides and salads, this is a buffet the whole family will enjoy. Dinner is $73 for adults and $36.50 for children 6-14, kids 5 and under eat free. Reservations can be made by
calling (808) 662-8053.

Gingerbread Town at the Sheraton

Sheraton Maui is gearing up for the holidays! With help from the Maui Prep Academy, our food & beverage team was able to create our annual Gingerbread Lahaina Town. This was the second year in a row the gingerbread house teams were headed by Maui Prep's National Art Honor Society students. If you will be in the Ka'anapali area, feel free to stop by at our Keka'a Terrace where the Gingerbread town is located.

Be sure to also take a look at all the Christmas decorations in the lobby and lagoon area. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Kapalua Zipline!

Last month, I had the honor and privilege of escorting 15 of our top North America agents to the Kapalua Zipline trails. This has to be one of the greatest experiences I've enjoyed while here on Maui.


For those individuals who are looking for a little excitment and an adrenaline rush, this activity will not disappointment. Accompanied by my Starwood Maui colleagues, my agents enjoyed the lower mountain course, which was nearly one mile long. For those adventure seekers who are looking for a little more
thrill, try the Upper Mountain Loop. Soar high above tree canopies, over lush valleys, and a secret waterfall on four ziplines, including line #3 which is nearly 2,300 feel in length!!

If any of you are "Bachelorette" fans, you might have seen the episode when Julianne Harris and the three lucky bachelors were flown to Maui for a weekend getaway. Not only did the bachelorette have one of her dates at the Kapalua Zipline, but they also used our presidential suite here at the Sheraton Maui!

For more information on the Kapalua Zipline, please visit this website below: http://www.kapalua.com/adventures/on-resort-adventures/mountain-outpost/zip-lines/courses.php

Humpback Whales in Maui!

Aloha everyone!

As Christmas Day is rapidly approaching, our great friends, the Humpback Whales, have started to arrive! A large percentage of the North Pacific migrate to the main Hawaiian islands during the winter months, November through May, each year. The round-trip distance they travel during this annual migration is approximately 4,000 miles, one of the longest migration distances of any animal species. During their stay in Hawaii, they do not feed, but rely upon stored energy. Near the islands, the whales devote most of their time to mating and giving birth to their calves. While visiting the islands, kohola have become renowned for their various acrobatic displays.

Humpback whales are an endangered species. In the past, the global humpback whale population size was about 750,000 to 2 million animals. The current global population is about 30 to 40 thousand. With about 66% of the North Pacific population wintering in Hawaii each year, up to 10,000 humpback whales could come to Hawaii this winter.

To learn more about this magnificent creatures, please feel free to visit this website to learn more: http://www.whalewatchmaui.com/migration.html

Cliff Diving Ceremony

As sunset paints the sky, a warrior sets torches aflame along the beach and on the crest of Black Rock. A chant of Old Hawai'i accompanies him as he climbs to the crest where he offers his torch and flower lei to the sea and plunges into the rolling surf. Come enjoy a tasty mai tai from our Lagoon Bar as you witness our cliff divers make this treacherous leap from Black Rock.

Creating Warm, Comforting, Connections

Set at the foot of the legendary Black Rock, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa overlooks the pristine Ka’anapali Beach and the clear blue Pacific. Surrounded by 23 acres of lush gardens and lava rock waterways, it welcomes travelers, honeymooners and families to an enchanting world of comforts and luxuries. Winner of the 2007 “Hotel of the Year” for the Sheraton brand, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa will inspire memories that last a lifetime.