{"id":6251,"date":"2013-09-13T17:25:51","date_gmt":"2013-09-14T00:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=6251"},"modified":"2014-01-28T10:07:16","modified_gmt":"2014-01-28T17:07:16","slug":"sand-sea-and-sensational-cuisine-kfresh13-is-maui-at-its-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2013\/09\/sand-sea-and-sensational-cuisine-kfresh13-is-maui-at-its-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Sand, Sea and Sensational Cuisine: #KFresh13 is Maui at its Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

The #KFresh13 (Ka\u2019anapali Fresh 2013) event did not disappoint, and was very special to me. \u00a0First of all, it was in one of my favorite places to visit: Maui.<\/p>\n

And on Maui, I was lucky enough to be staying at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa<\/strong><\/a>, located on what TripAdvisor travelers voted the U.S.\u2019s best beach<\/strong><\/a>, which is where the #KFresh13 event was held. \u00a0I\u2019m happy to say that, from start to finish, #KFresh13<\/strong> <\/a>was amazing. \u00a0With each stage of the event it got better and better, which speaks volumes about the talent of the organizers. \u00a0I was extremely impressed by their ability to orchestrate the event to be so wonderful and so completely seamless.<\/p>\n

Jake Shimabukuro<\/a><\/strong> was not only funny and personable, he rocks the ukelele like nobody\u2019s business. \u00a0It was definitely a treat to listen to Mr. Shimabukuro play Bohemian Rhapsody, while under the stars and enjoying the cool ocean breeze.<\/p>\n

We heard beautiful Hawai’ian music from Makana\u2014an unforgettable experience at #KFresh13\u2019s closing night.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, it\u2019s just to hard to capture the beauty and excitement of a Hawai\u2019ian adventure in words, so we put together a video recap to share with you. \u00a0I love the feedback on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+, and thank you so much for following along with us during our journey. \u00a0I have so many more photos to share.<\/p>\n

Maui is an absolutely magical place, it\u2019s true. \u00a0Mahalo, Shelley Kekuna<\/a>, you and your group did an extraordinary job planning and conducting all the #KFresh13 events.\u00a0 \u00a0To top it all off, your Hawaii Wine Festival was unforgettable.<\/p>\n

What an adventure and an epicurean experience! \u00a0Mahalo to everyone that welcomed us so graciously, including Shelley Kekuna and her talented team. You’ve helped me discover that Maui is really the Magic Isle.<\/p>\n

A Hui Hou \u2665\u00a0\u00a0Hana Hou!\u00a0\u30c4<\/p>\n

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***My airfare, accommodations, and rental car were provided. The experience expressed and wonderful memories are my own.***Posted on<\/span>