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The Hana Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe

The Hana Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe

Whether you are having a formal or informal affair, there is always the need for the perfect cocktail. But making the perfect unique cocktail can be challenging. Here’s one cocktail recipe that not only taste delicious but will fit any occasion. The Hana Mai Tai  1 1/4 oz Trader Vic’s Silver Rum 1/4 oz Orange Curacao 1/4 Orgate 3/4 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice 3/4 Fresh Orange Juice 3/4 Trader Vic’s Dark Rum   Fill a 14 oz hurricane glass with 3/4 full of ice cubes. Add all the above ingredients in order and top with Trader Vic’s Dark Rum. Garnish with Pineapple...

Discover the Benefits of Yoga with Susan: Travassa Austin’s Yoga Instructor

You don’t have to be a guru to take advantage of yoga’s many benefits, which include perks like increased flexibility, improved lung capacity, decreased stress levels, lower blood pressure and improved mood. In fact, at Travaasa Austin, we offer a range of yoga classes catering to different experience levels, so whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned yogini looking to expand your practice, you can harmonize your mind, body and soul at our destination resort.  Meet our resident yoga expert, Susan Anderson, who has been guiding Travaasa Austin guests on yoga journeys for the past couple years. Name: Susan Anderson How long have you been teaching yoga? I’ve been teaching and studying the physical practice of yoga for 10 years, but it wasn’t...

Culinary Experience: Mystery Box Austin

When searching for culture and adventure while traveling the answer to both is most often FOOD! It is no secret; Austin is quickly becoming a foodie mecca with all kinds of great eats. When looking for things to do in the hill country, the Mystery Box culinary class is a great way to have fun with local, seasonal ingredients. We proudly source the majority of our food from Hill Country Farms, from sweet potatoes to cucumbers to sweet onions; we even grow our herbs on property so this really showcases what our region grows well. Also, guests are set up for success by having such wonderful quality proteins and produce to work with.  The class winds up really customizing to the cooking interests of our guests. So, the only limit is our imagination! My role winds up...

DIY Beauty: Homemade Tropical Fruits Face Mask

DIY Beauty: Homemade Tropical Fruits Face Mask

In Hana, our local fruit stands are overflowing with exotic, locally grown produce, so it’s not uncommon to come back from the farmers’ market with a bag full of coconuts, pineapples and bananas—even a few unique finds like spiny, red rambutan or hot pink dragon fruit. Naturally, we want our guests at  Travaasa Hana to experience our island’s amazing breadth of just-picked produce, which is why we’re offering the DIY beauty class, “Smoothie For Your Face.” Lead by Ruth, our resident yoga instructor, you’ll learn how to whip up do-it-yourself face masks using fresh, natural ingredients. Need a quick fix before then? Here’s one you can make at home, using ingredients found at most co-ops nationwide. Tropical Smoothie + DIY Face Mask 1 papaya...

5 Things Runners Must Do – Warm Ups

5 Things Runners Must Do – Warm Ups

Running is a popular activity among our Travaasa health spa visitors and a favorite of things to do in the Hill Country. Whether you are a competitive runner or just a joy jogger, warming up is crucial to prevent injury, increase endurance, and maximize the health benefits of your run. A good warm-up dilates your blood vessels to pump oxygen to the muscles and raises your internal temperature for prime flexibility. Gone are the days of static stretching, instead runners are encouraged to engage in light, dynamic core and aerobic exercises that warm up the body, strengthen the muscles, and increase range of motion. Whether you are preparing for a race or simply taking a jog around the health spa, these warm-up tips will get you in prime running condition. 1....