M AU I’S
U N I Q U E
SPA A DV E N T U RE S
ARTICLE BY SANDRA CHAMBERS
AWARD-WINNING SPAS
OFFER ANCIENT RITUALS
WITH INDIGENOUS PRODUCTS.
THE SPA AT TRAVAASA
HANA LOCATED IN HANA, HI
My stress begins to melt away as I en-
My therapist arrives and I’m escorted
joy the serenity of the outdoor infinity
to my treatment room where I enjoy
Whether you drive the famous Road
Surrounded by breath-taking
pool and whirlpool and then sink into
a signature massage by my native
to Hana, or arrive by air via one of
mountains, soothing ocean breezes
one of the hammocks suspended be-
Hawaiian massage therapist. He ex-
the new Mokulele Airline flights that
and a relaxing calm that permeates
tween the tall palm trees. Tomorrow
plains that in the traditions of Hawaii,
began Oct. 1, 2012, from Kahului
the island culture, a visit to Maui is
I will participate in an early morning
smooth heated stones used in the
Airport in Maui, get ready to expe-
not complete without indulging in at
yoga class, one of several fitness
Pohaku Wela Hot Stone Massage ap-
rience what Hawaii was like a few
least one rejuvenating spa treatment.
classes offered at Travaasa Hana, but
ply the elements of earth, air, fire and
decades ago. The tranquil town of
today I look forward to my massage at
water to achieve a healing, centering,
Hana is described as one of the “last
the famous spa. The Spa at Travaasa
rejuvenating treatm [