Maui Brewing Co.

99 bottles of beer on the wall.....

So I don't think I have ever posted about beer or a beer venue before. I didn't know about the Maui Brewing Co. until recently when I was doing some Hawaiian Research for the blog. I liked what I read, so I decided to make a post out of it.

Enjoy...

Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing Co is Maui's only microbrewery, and one of the fastest growing companies on the island. They boast a large selection of Canned Beers ( Bikini Blonde, Big Swell IPA, Coconut Porter, Mana Wheat, and Flyín' Hi.P.Hay ) as well as a number of different tab beers (below).  You can enjoy any one of these peers at their on site Brew Pub, open late most nights, with a damn good menu to accompany your beer.

Maui Brewing Co. also offers tastings through out the week (click here for schedule) and a wide range of supplies for home brewers.

The website doesn't offer much information about event space, however  I am sure that there would be instances in which you rent out the Brew Pub for a reception or social event. I also think the brewery tours would make for a great corporate team building event. (Seriously, I wonder if my Director would go for that?)

Check this place out, it sounds like a great place to be, and an even better place to drink.

Turtle Bay Resort.

Aloha! So last time I was in Hawaii, I rented a house instead of staying at a hotel. It was different, but turned out to be a great two weeks! Oahu and the north shore is pretty stunning, and I promise you would never want to leave that stretch of beach. I chose to post about Turtle Bay Resort, because it is one of the most talked about resort chains, as well as it was in my fave movie, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".... ( I seriously could watch this over and over again, all day - how cute is Jason Segal?)

So here is Turtle Bay Resort, and please if for some odd reason you haven't seen the above movie, or been to Hawaii, get on it.

Turtle Bay Resort, boasts some serious space. I'm talking 5 miles of beachfront, that entitles guests to so many activities(i.e. surfing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, swimming, etc.) its crazy!

With over 443 rooms, Turtle Bay offers your choice of a Cottage, Villa, guest room and/or suite.

In terms of event space, Turtle Bay has definitely got it. They boast a total of 28,000 sq feet of space, which can host parties of about 400. They have the latest in technology including high-def video conferencing, lighting and av capabilities, and an all day conference concierge. When running meetings, or conferences they also host an all day refreshment kiosk!

Ball Rooms: Kahuku Ballroom, Kuilima Ballroom and the Sunset Room

(Each of these rooms can be divided and made smaller as per request)

Outdoor Alternative: The beautiful grounds that Turtle Bay calls home can host events for up to 2000 people. The weddings and parties that can be done on these grounds have the perfect backdrop, which as you know means less $$$ on decor.

Hope you all get a chance to experience Turtle Bay. Enjoy the below pictures.

Destination New.

Apologies for the MIA. I went on vacation. FINALLY! It was much needed and the boyfriend and I had an awesome time. I'm sure I've said before that I have travelled all over everywhere. Funny thing - I have never been to Florida! Never! Yearn I for thee Disney World! Seeing as I was just in Florida for vacation, I decided that I would choose Siesta, Longboat and Bird Key as my next destination. It is just to beautiful to leave out.

Look forward to a post on Siesta Venues!

Talk soon amigos.

Long Beach Lodge, Tofino.

I know I said we'd talk about Tofino venues, and I will, but for right now I'm going to go a little out of Tofino, about 7km to be exact. Long Beach Lodge, located near Cox Bay, is an amazing little spot to vacation. It boasts 41 rooms and over 20 cottages, and it sits right on the ocean. I mean, cmonnn. Although its a beautiful resort ( pictures will tell all) it also resembles a big cottage. This sounds stupid, but it has a laundry area, barbecue area, dining hall and all the cottage like outdoor activities. What I'm trying to say is its both "ritzy" and comfortable, for better lack of terms.

Now for my favourite aspect, in terms of an event venue this is not the place to have your 200 person wedding, or AGM of 100 people. Their biggest room, which is the Long Beach Room holds about 35 people seated. If your really in love with the Lodge, and your interested in a hosting a bigger event, you would have to move it outdoors to either the rainforest or the beach, which are some pretty decent options.

Cuisine : Your on the west coast, there for sure will be seafood. Fresh seafood! Long Beach Lodge uses only the freshest produce and natural ingredients. There menu for all meals looks ridiculously good. Check it out here.

If your in Tofino, or headed out that BC way, make a stop here, you will love it, your family will love it and well, I will be jealous.

Best.

Don't worry I haven't finished my post's on Bahama's finest venues just yet. However, when I was doing some research this morning, I couldn't help but realize that I missed the best venue of all, not to mention the cheapest.

THE BEACH

Duhhh! Hello! Bahamas some of the most beautiful clear and serene beaches I've ever swam in, not to mention the best white sand around. The beach is a perfect venue for any type of event you want to have. OK, maybe not an AGM, but you know what I mean! Right? Weddings, Luau's, Barbeques, Dinners. You don't even need to spend any money on decor. C'mon now.

Check out these pictures. Then go get married on the beach.

One&Only Ocean Club.

Is everyone liking Bahamas? You all are so speechless, I'm assuming that's a silent yes! Does everyone remember that scene in the last James Bond movie. Where Daniel Craig goes for a little romp n' roll in a beautiful villa? Do you remember Daniel Craig naked? ha. Well that beautiful villa was here at the One&Only Ocean Club.

Part of an elite group of locations the One&Only Ocean Club, has been a well known and very private villa-esq hotel for about 45 years. Loved by Oprah and Cindy Crawford this colonial plantation resort exudes luxury.

Costs may be steep to stay here, but it will result in a beautiful vacation, and beautiful memories.

In terms of venue space, they do have corporate meeting rooms, and deluxe villas, which offer roomy space for bigger parties and/or families. Their lush grounds offer the perfect venue for outdoor events and weddings.

The One&Only Ocean Club also offers world re known cuisine from head chef Jean-George Vongerichten.

I give you the Ocean Club:

Ocean Club

Blog Detox.

I feel like I have been separated from this little text box forever! I am sorry to the readers, for being away for so long, but work and extracurriculars has had me rather occupied as of lately. Not to mention a few DIY projects that I literally had to practice a few times in order to get them perfect. (Pictures to come!) For now, while I actually have a minute to decide about the next place I would like to visit with you, I wanted to show you a bit of what I do.

Just in case, I didn't mention it:

Job: Development Officer, Special Events @ Easter Seals Ontario ( A Charity Dedicated to Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed)

On February 12th, we hosted the annual Easter Seals Gala Ball "Motown Nights" with special guests, Juno award winning band, The Arkells. It was a beautiful evening and wrapped up a very busy February.

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown Toronto

Enjoy the pictures. New destination and new posts to follow tomorrow.

La Playa.

So I found this hotel! Remember how I always say "I fell in love"? This time I really did; with the hotel that is.

The La Playa Hotel in Carmel, is a little bit quaint and a lot fancy. It was originally a mansion that was constructed in the 1920's, which eventually was made over in hopes to enhance the property. La Playa now offers 4 different types of suites, one of these being your own private cottage-by-the-sea. Drooling yet?

As far as venue space goes. They have a tonne of options. Five different banquet rooms reside in La Playa with space seating up to 120 in some. My favourite is the Fireside Room. This room sits only 20 for reception but has an awesome mix of rustic and edgy decor.

I highly recommend the La Playa Hotel for anyone in the Carmel area or for tourists heading that way. It would really make for the perfect vacation hotel, and beautiful event venue.

Fireside Room

Cottage Bedroom

Cottage Outside

Audobon Nature Institute

Ok, So I got back to it Tuesday. Mondays are not the best days of the week, momentum wise. On a better note, I found a great zoo in NOLA which also acts as a beautiful venue space for a private event or wedding.

The Audobon Nature Institute, is actually 10 parks, museums and recreational spaces combined. They of course have a zoo which is amongst the best in the world. They house animals from all over the world and do their best to recreate their natural habitats. They also have the Audobon Aquariam which is located across from the French Quarter. Here you get to see those cutey little penguins that everyone "awwwws" at .

Also found at the Audobon Nature Institute is an Insectarium (which I won't go near) , and Imax Theatre, 3 parks, Audobon Golf Course and multiple cafes.

In terms of special events. This facility can host any kind of outdoor, indoor, private, corporate and wedding you can think of. For Weddings they have over 8 different locations. My two favourite are the aqarium and the tea room. For Corporate events they have about 12 different venues. They even offer a Louisana Swamp Exhibit Outdoor Ballroom which is by far the prettiest and coolest thing ever.

So if your ever in NOLA...

Visit Audobon Nature Institute...Try and see all of it if you have the time!