🥗 Midday Bites – Lunch at Your Leisure! 🌴

Whether you're fresh off an adventure, lounging poolside, or simply craving something delicious, lunch is yours to enjoy—your way! Take your time, soak in the Maui vibes, and grab a bite whenever (and wherever) it suits you. 🌊🍍

Lunch Spots at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

📍 Where to Dine:

• 🍕 Burger Shack – Casual, oceanfront dining featuring juicy burgers, crisp fries, and tropical shakes.

• 🌮 ʻOlu Café or Poolside – Relaxed poolside dining with light fare, salads, and handcrafted cocktails.

• 🥗 Kai Café – A great grab-and-go option with fresh sandwiches, salads, and smoothies.

💳 Use Your Room Credit! No matter where you choose to dine, your room credit can be applied toward your meal.

🌺 Take your time, savor the flavors, and enjoy another perfect day in paradise! 🤙✨

💦 Sips, Sun & Swim – The Ultimate Poolside Hang! ☀️🌴

Need a break? Come cool off and kick back at the Adult Pool! Whether you’re in the mood to float, sip, snack, or splash, this is your chance to soak up some Maui sunshine and enjoy a little poolside paradise. 😎🍹

Pool Party Details

📍 Where? The Adult Pool - The Ritz-Carlton (the pool at the top/inner side)
🎟️ Who’s Invited? Totally optional for all adults—swing by whenever you have a break!

What to Expect:

💦 Relax & Refresh – Take a dip, lounge in the sun, or just vibe out in the water or poolside cabana.
🍹 Sip & Snack – Grab a refreshing drink or a bite to eat using your room credit.
🎲 Fun & Games – We’ll have laid-back games to keep things lively—no pressure, just good vibes!

🌅 An Evening to Savor – Dinner at Merriman’s Maui 🌺🍷

Get ready for a truly unforgettable dining experience as we gather for a group dinner at Merriman’s Maui—one of the island’s most spectacular oceanfront restaurants. With farm-to-table flavors, breathtaking sunset views, and great company, this evening is all about delicious food, relaxed elegance, and making lasting memories. 🌊✨

Dinner Details

📍Where? Merriman’s Maui (Off-Property)

👗 Attire? Resort Elegant – Think island chic meets refined elegance: nice jeans, pants, skirts, polos, button-down shirts, blouses, and dresses

🎟️ Who’s Invited? DataStaxers & Hosted Guests Only (Respectfully, this is an adults-only event—no children, please.)

What to Expect:

🍽️ A Curated Culinary Experience – Locally sourced, fresh island cuisine prepared with aloha.

🌅 Breathtaking Sunset Views – A front-row seat to one of Maui’s most stunning oceanfront dining spots.

🍷 A Toast to an Incredible Week – Raise a glass to good food, great company, and unforgettable moments.

🌱 Seeding the Future – A Chance to Give Back to Maui 🌺

Join us for a meaningful moment of impact as we come together to support Maui’s recovery and renewal. Seeding the Future, a local organization dedicated to restoring Lahaina’s landscape after the tragic fires, will be onsite to guide us in planting seeds that will help regrow and heal the land. 🌿💚

Give Back Details

📍Where? Plantation Room & Plantation Lanai @ The Ritz-Carlton

📅 When? Friday, May 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎟️ Who’s Invited? All DataStaxers are required to attend, and hosted guests and children are welcome to join!

What to Expect:

🌱 Hands-on planting – Help plant seeds that will be nurtured and later used to restore Lahaina’s landscape.

💚 Learn from local experts – Hear from Seeding the Future about their mission and the impact of your contributions.

🌎 Leave a lasting legacy – A simple act of planting today will help restore, regrow, and renew Maui’s future.

🌺 This is more than just an activity—it’s a chance to make a real difference. Let’s come together to give back to this beautiful island that has given us so much. 🤙💙

🥗 Midday Bites – Lunch at Your Leisure! 🌴

Whether you're fresh off an adventure, lounging poolside, or simply craving something delicious, lunch is yours to enjoy—your way! Take your time, soak in the Maui vibes, and grab a bite whenever (and wherever) it suits you. 🌊🍍

Lunch Spots at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

📍 Where to Dine:

• 🍕 Burger Shack – Casual, oceanfront dining featuring juicy burgers, crisp fries, and tropical shakes.

• 🌮 ʻOlu Café or Poolside – Relaxed poolside dining with light fare, salads, and handcrafted cocktails.

• 🥗 Kai Café – A great grab-and-go option with fresh sandwiches, salads, and smoothies.

💳 Use Your Room Credit! No matter where you choose to dine, your room credit can be applied toward your meal.

🌺 Take your time, savor the flavors, and enjoy another perfect day in paradise! 🤙✨

🏆 Dink, Smash & Cheer – The Ultimate Pickleball Showdown! 🏓🔥

Calling all Pickleball Pros, Paddle Warriors, and Enthusiastic Spectators! It’s time to serve up some fun, show off your skills, and bring your best team spirit for the most epic Pickleball Tournament of the week! Whether you’re competing for glory or just here to cheer (loudly) and heckle (respectfully), this is your moment! 😆🎉

Tournament Details

📍 Where? The Pickleball Courts @ The Ritz-Carlton

📅 When? Friday, May 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🎟️ Who’s Invited? Anyone who wants to play or cheer!

How to Get in the Game:

• 🏓 Sign up to compete and put your paddle skills to the test!

• 📣 Not playing? No problem! Come support your colleagues and friends—team spirit is highly encouraged!

• 🎽 Dress for the occasion – Break out your best gear and over-the-top fan outfits (Prizes will be awarded for best dressed player and fans).

• 🏆 What’s on the line? Bragging rights, glory, and the honor of being crowned the Pickleball Champion of Maui. Oh, and maybe a decent prize too!

🌺 Whether you're here to play, cheer, or just laugh at the most dramatic dinks and drop shots, don’t miss this epic showdown! 🤙🔥

🌙 A Feast for the Senses – Friday Night Dinner Your Way! 🍽️🌺

After another unforgettable day in Maui, dinner is up to you! Whether you're immersing yourself in an authentic Hawaiian lū’au experience or indulging in a relaxed, personalized dining experience, tonight is all about great food, great company, and island vibes. 🌊✨

Dinner Options:

🌺 Tales of Kapa Moe Lū’au (On-Property Lū’au)

• 📍 Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

• ⏰ Time: Starts promptly at 5:30 PM

• 🎟️ Ticket Required – If you selected this option during registration, your ticket details can be found in your welcome packet. Get ready for an evening of storytelling, hula, fire dancing, and an incredible Hawaiian feast!

🍽️ Dinner at Your Leisure
Prefer to dine at your own pace? Use your room credit toward dinner at one of the resort’s incredible dining options:

• Room Service

• Banyan Tree – Elevated island cuisine in a refined setting - RESERVATIONS MADE IN ADVANCE ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

• Alaloa Lounge– Light fare, appetizers, specialty cocktails and beers
  

🌺 No matter which dinner experience you chose, tonight is about enjoying Maui’s incredible flavors, taking in the island ambiance, and making more memories. 🤙✨

🥗 Midday Bites – Lunch at Your Leisure! 🌴

Whether you're fresh off an adventure, lounging poolside, or simply craving something delicious, lunch is yours to enjoy—your way! Take your time, soak in the Maui vibes, and grab a bite whenever (and wherever) it suits you. 🌊🍍

Lunch Spots at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

📍 Where to Dine:

• 🍕 Burger Shack – Casual, oceanfront dining featuring juicy burgers, crisp fries, and tropical shakes.

• 🌮 ʻOlu Café or Poolside – Relaxed poolside dining with light fare, salads, and handcrafted cocktails.

• 🥗 Kai Café – A great grab-and-go option with fresh sandwiches, salads, and smoothies.

💳 Use Your Room Credit! No matter where you choose to dine, your room credit can be applied toward your meal.

🌺 Take your time, savor the flavors, and enjoy another perfect day in paradise! 🤙✨

🏖️ Beach Bash & Sandcastle Showdown! 🌊

It’s time to take the fun to the beach! Grab some lunch from the Burger Shack then head down to dig your toes in the sand, and enjoy an afternoon of beach games, and a little friendly competition. Whether you're here to build, play, or just chill, we’ve got everything you need for a perfect day by the ocean! 😎☀️🏝️

Beach Party Details

📍 Where? Head down to the beach—look for the setup with blankets and beach games!

🎟️ Who’s Invited? Come whenever you’re ready for some sun, sand, and fun!

What to Expect:

🍔 Grab & Go Lunch – Use your room credit to pick up a delicious meal from Kai Café or Burger Shack and bring it down to the beach. Enjoy it picnic-style on our blankets with a front-row seat to paradise!

🏰 Sandcastle Building Contest – Channel your inner architect and compete for the title of Sandcastle Champion! 🏆🏖️

🌊 Boogie Boards & Floats – Ride the waves or float and relax—your choice!

🏐 Beach Games – Jump into some friendly beach volleyball, frisbee, and other fun games!

🥤 Cool Snacks & Refreshments – Stay refreshed with a selection of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

🚫 Heads Up! Maui laws prohibit alcohol on the beach, so this is a booze-free zone—but we’ll keep the fun flowing with plenty of cool drinks and island vibes! 🌊🥥

🌺 Come for the games, stay for the views, and make some unforgettable beachside memories! 🤙🏄‍♂️

🌅 Hoʻomanaʻo Sunset & Stars – A Night to Remember 🌺✨

As the sun sets on our incredible week in Maui, we come together one last time to celebrate, reflect, and cherish the unforgettable moments we’ve shared. Hoʻomanaʻo (hoh-oh-mah-NAH-oh) means “to remember, to cherish special memories”, and tonight is all about honoring the connections we’ve made and the aloha spirit that brought us here.

Get ready for an evening of gratitude, celebration, and a send-off as vibrant as our time together! 🌊🌴

Farewell Reception Details

📍 Where? Beach House Lawn - The Ritz-Carlton

📅 When? Saturday, May 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🎟️ Who’s Invited? All DataStaxers & Hosted Guests (Respectfully, this event is for adults only—no children, please.)

👗 What to Wear? Elegant Island Evening Attire – Think elevated tropical chic: breezy dresses, linen pants, resort cocktail attire, and stylish island-inspired looks. Dress comfortably for an outdoor celebration under the stars! 🌺✨

🌺 Come ready to celebrate, reminisce, and dance the night away—this isn’t goodbye, just aloha until we meet again! 🤙✨

✈️ Aloha for Now – Departure Day & Farewell 🌺

As our incredible week in Maui comes to a close, it’s time to soak in the last moments of island paradise before heading home. While we may be leaving, the memories, connections, and aloha spirit will stay with us long after we depart.

Departure Details

📍 Ground Transportation:
🚐 We've got you covered! Ground transportation to the airport has been arranged based on your departure time.
📄 Check your welcome packet for your specific pickup time and details.

🕓 Don’t Forget:
✨ Enjoy a relaxed morning – Squeeze in one last ocean view, a leisurely breakfast, or a final walk on the beach.
✨ Double-check your flight info and have everything packed and ready.
✨ Share a final aloha with new friends and colleagues before you go!

🌺 This isn’t goodbye, just a hui hou (until we meet again). Safe travels, and mahalo for making this an unforgettable experience! 🤙✨