This December, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa debuts a first-of-its-kind holiday experience on Ka’anapali Beach with The Elf on the Shelf. Family travelers are well-versed in the beloved Christmas tradition that features Santa’s official Scout Elves. Dec. 14–25, families enjoy programming that includes a daily hide-and-seek adventure with the resort’s Scout Elf.
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“The holiday season is all about creating meaningful moments with loved ones, and The Elf on the Shelf® experience allows us to offer families a playful and memorable way to celebrate together at Hyatt Regency Maui,” said Fred Finlen, general manager, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. “This collaboration is a magical way for families to create memories that will last long after the holiday season ends.”
The Elf on the Shelf debuted in 2005 and became a global phenomenon. Each night, Scout Elves travel back to the North Pole to report on the children and their holiday wishes before turning up in a new hiding place the next morning. The tradition takes on a uniquely Hawaiian vibe at Hyatt Regency Maui, where guests can join in a daily property-wide scavenger hunt across 40 acres of oceanfront paradise to discover the elf’s newest hiding spot. Families can capture photos of their finds and share by tagging @HyattMaui and @theelfontheshelf on social media.
The resort also launches the Snowflakes to Sunshine Giveaway, a holiday promotion inviting families and followers to enter to win a Maui getaway package. Check Hyatt Regency Maui’s official social media channels for details to enter.
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