Features Travel
Features Travel
The Three R ’ s of Kaua ’ i Rebalance Replenish and Revive
At one point during my blissful lomi lomi massage , I actually nodded off and awoke to drool inching down my chin . When I embarrassingly made a comment about it , my therapist Connie kindly complimented me on my ability to drift off , saying that it was a sign of complete relaxation or “ malie ” in Hawaiian . I , in turn , returned the compliment , noting the expertise of her magic fingers . The tension seemed to just melt away as she worked wonders on all of my body ’ s knots . That , combined with being in a semi-open air treatment room where I could hear the rustling of the palms and smell the perfumed scent of the flowers , made for a heavenly experience . It was one of many I would have during a memorable stay on the Island of Kaua ’ i .
The oldest of the Hawaiian Islands , Kaua ’ i is known for its incomparable beauty . The “ Garden Isle ” has it all , from miles of white sand beaches and crystal blue ocean to rugged mountains , majestic canyons , thundering waterfalls and verdant tropical foliage . But , Kaua ’ i is more than just a pretty face . You ’ ll find a diverse array of dining , art , shopping and charming , historic little towns dotting its expanse . And then there are the people , who have the reputation of being among the friendliest residents of all the
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