4th Annual VIP Retreat
Every year we take a small group of current and prospective clients on our VIP Retreat (or 'FAM' trip) to an exciting destination somewhere around the world. FAM travel is travel that helps one become more familiar with a destination. We team up with the top resorts, hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies in the industry to let our attendees experience first-hand the amazing possibilities available to them for their future travel events and programs. This past November, we took a small group to the tropical islands of Hawaii to experience some of Hawaii's best reosrts: the Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay, the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, and the Grand Wailea Resort. We worked closely with our partners at Panache DM to help organize trip details such as group transportation, meals, and activities.
Our primary VIP Retreat event consisted of five days at the stunning Grand Wailea Resort on Maui. This expansive property boasts beautiful grounds, lush foliage, Koi ponds, and incredible ocean views. Located right on Wailea Beach, the Grand Wailea has everything you could possibly want in a Hawaiian resort. Each day our guests enjoyed lounging by the adults-only Hibiscus pool on private cabanas with delicious drinks served in signature Grand Wailea pineapple cups. While lounging by the pool, each guest was custom fitted for their very own pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Along with the Hibiscus pool, Grand Wailea has some of the most exciting water activities on their property including winding lazy rivers, a grotto, water elevators and slides, and of course many beautiful fountains.
Each guest was treated to a spa treatment of their choice at the Grand Wailea’s famous Spa Grande. As a prelude to each spa treatment guests experienced the exciting new Terme Hydrotherapy Circuit, a unique water therapy featuring five aromatic baths. As with the spa, a trip to Hawaii would not be complete without a round of golf! The avid golfers in our group enjoyed a day at the Wailea Golf Club situated alongside the dramatic Maui coast.
Our guests raved about our luxury Catamaran morning snorkel and scuba dive on the Alii Nui, complete with full breakfast and lunch. Throughout the week our group enjoyed lunch and authentic Hawaiian entertainment at the world renowned Humuhumunukunukuapua’a courtesy of the Hawaiian Visitors and Convention Bureau, as well as a dinner event by Panache DM out on the lawn in the Molokini Gardens. This dinner event included Hawaiian musical entertainers, exciting fire dancers, and an incredible view of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.
Before our VIP Retreat, we invited a select handful of guests to participate in our Pre-Retreat events at the Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. The Four Seasons is best known for their superior service and exquisite properties. The Four Seasons Lanai is a newly renovated (and absolutely stunning) beach-front property with spectacular ocean views. Our stay at Lanai was full of fun and relaxing activities. Some of our guests enjoyed outdoor spa massages overlooking the ocean while others spent the day golfing at The Challenge at Manele, a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course that intersperses the Four Seasons property. Our group even watched a pod of Spinner dolphins swimming in the bay!
Our next stop was the Four Seasons Maui located on Wailea Beach near the Grand Wailea. Another exceptional property, the Four Seasons Maui exudes superior relaxation, amazing ocean front views, and scrumptious food. The large pool area opens up right to Wailea Beach where we spent the day soaking up the sun, practicing our stand-up paddle boarding abilities, snorkeling, swimming, and much more. The Four Seasons’ exceptional service even extended out to the beach where gracious attendants set-up our chairs, towels, and even brought us delicious drinks. Our group even enjoyed a morning of Yoga on the beach to welcome the new day. If you are looking for a luxury property in Hawaii for your group with service that goes above and beyond all of your expectations then the Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and the Four Seasons Maui are the right destinations for you!
COMMENTS FROM ATTENDEES
"I was very impressed with the atmosphere and quality of the resorts." - Megan H.
"Everything was fantastic! The food, service, pool, spa, etc. Wouldn't change a thing!" - Kami A.
"Smart event, great interactions and connections, and the showcase of Destinations and partners was top-notch. Looking forward to our first Destinations event this coming May/June. THANK YOU!" - Mike C.
"It was amazing. I can't wait to get back there with my group!" - Dallas R.
"We had a great time. The resort was fantastic. Everything was very well organized and was a lot of fun." - Riley S.
