Unique Homes On Location: Kapalua Bay, Maui, Hawaii
Aloha! As a guest at the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay, Unique Homes will be educating our readers on Kapalua’s newest residential community and the home ownership opportunities that exist under the Ritz-Carlton name.
Located at the Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii, the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay, (visit Web site) has been designed to offer its residents the ultimate in home ownership, coupled with ancient Hawaiian culture and traditions. The property rests along Maui’s northwest shore between Molokai and Lanai where tradewinds from the West bring in cooling, gentle breezes.
Unique Homes’ first day at the Ritz has resulted in a wealth of knowledge on Hawaiian language, customs and culture. Let me share a few key learnings.
Lesson 1: Aloha and Mahalo are used often, by the staff and guests. Translating into hello and goodbye, the simple words instantly transform you into a local. Try it.
Lesson 2: It is customary to remove your shoes before entering a residence. As my concierge escorted me up to my sixth-floor unit, he kindly unlocked my front door — which was accented with a Ritz-Carlton logo door knocker — stepped inside and removed his shoes. I followed suit and immediately gravitated toward the open kitchen / dining / living room setup. My island kitchen had been pre-stocked with my favorite drinks and snacks, and the living area was equipped with information on the property and nearby attractions.
Lesson 3: Almost every aspect of living at the Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay has a connection to Hawaii and living a life of relaxation and wellness. Take for example the concierge team’s attire. The ladies and gentlemen wear bright green button-down shirts accented with rippling on both sides of their buttons. They pair the green shirts with dark blue shorts (or pants). The green represents land; the rippling signifies the ocean waves; the dark blue coloring reflects the water. 
As guests and residents walk through the property and along the shores, they’ll start to feel the spiritual way of life that exists here at the resort and around the island. Ask about the concepts that have been brought into the property. The islanders want to share their culture with you, and they want you to be a part of their culture.
For being on the property less than 24 hours, I already feel like this is an ohana (home). I can’t wait to see what the rest of my stay will teach me. Tomorrow, my day will begin with a lesson in lei making. I will also get a chance to have a try at the traditional hula.
For tonight,
Mahalo.
