Prickly Pear Challenge Course at Travaasa Austin
Completing the Prickly Pear Challenge Course at Travaasa Austin is more than just a physical accomplishment. What else will you take away?
Fall Apple Tart with Fresh Tarragon
Autumn is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious dish to compliment the season. Ben Baker, our Executive Chef at Travaasa Austin shares his original Apple Tart Recipe, and with the perfect mix of sweet and sour, it’s sure to become a fall favorite. 1 bottle Pinot Grigio 1 cup of sugar 1 batch of pie dough 2 fresh red Gala apples (peeled, halved, and cored – I use tablespoon to remove the seed core) Fresh tarragon for garnish (optional) For Pie Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ lb butter 1 tsp. salt ⅓ cup water For Tart Pour a bottle of your favorite Pinot Grigio (or any semi-sweet white wine) in a sauce pan. Add one cup of sugar and reduce until it becomes like syrup. Pull off the heat and reserve. Line each compartment...
TRAVAASA HĀNA NAMED TOP HOTEL IN HAWAI‘I IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2011 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Here at Travaasa Hana, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we were just voted the top resort in Hawai‘i and one of the best hotels in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. With over 8 million votes cast in this survey, we are delighted to have achieved this accomplishment and look forward to sharing the Travaasa experience with our future guests. A huge thank-you to all who voted, and who continue to leave us your reviews documenting your memories. Having earned the titled of best resort in Hawai‘i showcases how the new Travaasa Destinations brand has not only continued to deliver the high-quality service expectations that the Hotel Hāna-Maui was known for, but has exceeded those standards and provided...
Caramelized Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Salad with Cilantro Oil
Why stick to the basics when it’s so much more fun to get creative? Travaasa Austin’s very own Executive Chef Ben Baker shares his delightful Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Salad recipe, which is sure to be a hit at your next get together. 2 large sweet potatoes 3 large beets 1 bunch cilantro ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 lemon (for juice and zest) 1 cup oil (a blend of canola and olive is ideal) 5 oz goat cheese Bake sweet potatoes and beets until just tender. Remove skin and slice into disks. Slice a 5 oz log of goat cheese into eight pieces. Blend 1 bunch of cilantro, ½ cup of sunflower seeds, oil and the juice plus zest of one lemon to make cilantro oil. Caramelize the sweet potato disks and season with salt and pepper. Place one slice of sweet potato, one...
Motivational Tips for Getting in Shape
Getting in shape and making positive lifestyle, diet and fitness choices can be a hurdle that many people face. Travaasa Austin’s Fitness and Wellness instructor Jillian gives 5 tips for staying on track and getting healthy and happy. 1. Change your thoughts to be lean, strong and healthy. Keep thoughts positive. 2. For your workout: Instead of counting reps, say positive affirmations such as Rep 1: “I am lean” Rep 2: “I am strong.” Rep 3: “I am healthy.” and so on…. 3. Think about how good you are going to feel AFTER your workout…focus on that feeling to. Motivate yourself to DO the workout. Same thing with food. Think about how good you are going to feel after eating healthy. 4. Visualize how you would like to look. ...
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