Embrace the Aloha Spirit during a once-in-a-lifetime five-day vacation for two in Maui headlined by a dinner hosted by titan of the food industry, 2017 Augie Award-Winner Shep Gordon, and created by Roy Yamaguchi '76 at Shep Gordon's Maui home. First-class airfare included.
Five-days will feel too short after your stay in an Oceanview Room for two at the Wailea Beach Resort. Cradled by two golden sand crescent beaches, Wailea Beach Resort has been awarded AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Recommended ratings and been hailed as one of Travel + Leisure's 2019 "Top 15 Resort Hotels in Hawaii" and Conde Nast Traveler's 2019 "13 Best Resorts in Maui."
As part of your stay, you and your guest will be treated to an amazing experience at the Te Au Moana Luau. Te Au Moana, which translates to "The Ocean Tide," is a show to remember where you can dine, dance, and learn about the traditions of this beautiful island.
As if your trip wasn't already memorable enough, what truly sets this trip apart from any other is the fact that, in addition to frolicking in the ocean and relaxing at the spa, you will be invited to a dinner hosted by food industry legend, Shep Gordon at his own Maui home. Shep Gordon is a talent manager, Hollywood agent, film producer, bestselling author, and is known as the creator of the celebrity chef. As such he has both directly and indirectly influenced innumerable chefs to join and revolutionize the industry. For dinner, you and your guest will savor a customized chef's menu and wine pairing created by Shep Gordon and James Beard Award-winner and 2022 Leadership Award Honoree, Roy Yamaguchi' 76.
With such a first-class experience, you'll be happy to know that you will travel in style to Maui. You and your guest will book your travel on United Airlines with your first-class tickets which are included in this package.
Finally, as the cherry on top of this extraordinary experience, you will receive a 750 ml bottle of The Setting, a 2015 cabernet sauvignon created by celebrity winemaker, Jesse Katz, and signed by Shep Gordon. We can think of no better way to toast the end of an unforgettable vacation.
The winning bidder will receive a five-night stay at the Wailea Beach Resort including the Te Au Moana Luau dinner show, a dinner hosted by Shep Gordon and created by Roy Yamaguchi at Shep Gordon's Maui home, first-class airfare for 2 on United Airlines, and a 750 ml bottle of The Setting.
Restrictions:
- Dinner with Shep Gordon must be arranged in advance and is subject to availability. Book travel after a mutually agreed-upon date has been confirmed.
- Wailea dinner show: certificate not valid on holidays or in conjunction with any other special promotion.
- Certificate cannot be extended, nor replaced if lost or stolen.
- Wailea 5-night stay: certificate includes room and tax only, subject to availability.
- Guest is responsible for all incidental charges, parking, and daily resort fees.
- Some black-out dates may apply.
- Reservations will be taken no sooner than 90 days prior to arrival date.
Airfare Restrictions:
- Offer valid only on flights operated by United or operated by other airlines and branded "United Express."
- Customer is liable for all applicable taxes, fees and surcharges.
- This certificate may not be used in conjunction with any other award, discount or offer.
- Certificate is nontransferable and is void if sold or exchanged for compensation.
- Additional terms and conditions apply.
Expires: May 2, 2023