Kauai Travel Planner 2008

K AUA‘I’S RU R A L L A N DS C A PE and unique activities make the island a natural choice for a health and wellness vacation. Kayaking up a river, hiking in the wilderness and relaxing on the beach are popular ways to appreciate and reconnect with the outdoors. Golden beaches, the bluest ocean, soaring vertical green mountains and the ever-present sweet fragrance of exotic f lowers enhance one’s opportunity for total relaxation. Add the healing spirit of aloha, and you can see why people come from all over the world to be renewed here. Fitness centers at Kaua‘i’s resorts offer everything one may desire to tone up, strengthen the body and get the pulse pumping. For a nominal fee, visitors are invited to use the facilities of the Kaua‘i Athletic Club, which include a pool, racquetball, exercise rooms, a whirlpool, steam room and sauna. Admission to yoga, cardio kick boxing, spinning and aerobics classes is included in the fee. Kaua‘i offers resort spa experiences as well. You’ll be pampered with a variety of spa and beauty treatments including Hawaiian lomilomi massages, seaweed body masques, ginger and green tea wraps, botanical baths, herbal facials, mango manicures and soothing pedicures. Ancient Hawaiians believed that massages led to greater wisdom. But for a weary traveler, massages can be very beneﬁcial by relieving jet lag and fatigue. All of Hawai‘i’s professional massage therapists are required to meet rigorous training and licensing requirements. If the ocean holds the power to heal, you’ll be surrounded by it. The inviting aloha of Kaua‘i’s laid-back residents and the quiet beauty of the island complement the wellness visitors seek to capture and take home. Newfound rejuvenation is the most valuable souvenir you can take back with you. Health-giving energy and peace await you on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i’s Island of Discoverytm. Spa Treatments of Kaua‘i Here are some ways to get pampered during your visit Ashiatsu This deep foot massage uses shiatsu techniques to relieve irritation caused by inﬂammation around soft tissues and joints. Clay Body Masque After exfoliating the skin, the body is painted with a clay masque blended with essential oils and aloe to detoxify and hydrate. Hawaiian Salt Glo Scrub Polynesian Body Glo with native island red clay from Mount Wai‘ale‘ale, kukui nut oil and island sea salts that are massaged onto the skin to exfoliate, detoxify and soften the skin. Healing Drop Therapy Essential oils are used to stimulate the nervous system with very light strokes. Honey Ginger Body Masque This treatment begins with a ginger body polish, followed by a Hawaiian honey and ginger body masque. Warm bath sheets allow the nutrients to be absorbed. Kahakai (Beach) Massage Visitors will also enjoy the soothing sounds of the ocean waves as they experience a massage in a peaceful, relaxing beachside cabana setting. Limu Awapuhi Wrap This treatment begins with an herbal, citrus scrub, followed by a mask of blended sea enzymes, ginger and green tea to relieve muscular aches. It ends with a hydrating massage. Lomilomi Massage This traditional form of Hawaiian massage employs broad, ﬂowing, rhythmic strokes with a generous portion of aloha to relax the body and nurture the spirit. Lomi‘iwi Massage Lomilomi massage techniques are used along with local herb-soaked hot towels for this treatment. Plush Papaya Body The body is ﬁrst exfoliated and polished with Papaya Pineapple Body Scrub. The scrub includes aromatic ingredients such as grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera, as well as pineapple and papaya extract. The treatment's ﬁnale is a nourishing massage with Epicuren's deep penetrating Papaya Pineapple Lotion. Pohaku La Stone Facial This facial incorporates hot and cold stones to invigorate cellular production in the face and neck, giving the skin a brilliant glow. Pohaku Lomi Massage This ancient Hawaiian practice uses hot-rocks to massage and relieve sore, tight muscles. Reiki The ancient Japanese method of hands-on healing relaxes the mind and body while improving the healing process. Royal Hawaiian Facial Medicinal ti leaves are layered and steamed with towels to relieve tension and release toxins from the skin. Seaweed Body Masque After a body polish, the skin is covered with a heated mineral-rich seaweed masque to detoxify and stimulate circulation. Shiatsu Massage This traditional Oriental technique uses shi (ﬁnger) atsu (pressure) to stimulate and calm the body without oil. COURTESY OF GRAND HYATT KAUA’I RESORT & SPA Swedish Massage Three basic strokes are used in this massage: long, kneading and circular. It reduces tension and soothes muscles. Thai Massage This massage manipulates the body by using unique positions for stretching and focuses on pressure points. Hawai‘i’s Island of Discover y tm K AUA'I 55

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Kauai Travel Planner 2008 Contents Kaua‘i Island Map North: Northern Sights East: Coconut Coast Lı¯hu‘e: Kaua‘i's Gateway South: Sunny Side West: Grand Scale Nature Outdoor Adventures Ocean Activities Horseback Riding Air Tours Land Activities Golf Family Calendar of Events Shopping Romance Rejuvenation Dining Vacation Homes Directory Useful Information

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