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TRAVAASA HANA, MAUI NAMED ONE OF THE TOP HOTELS IN HAWAI‘I IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2012 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Here at Travaasa Hana, Maui, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that we were voted one of the top 25 resorts in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. With over 46 thousand votes cast, we are delighted to have achieved this accomplishment and look forward to sharing the Travaasa experience with our future guests. This honor showcases how Travaasa Experiential Resorts continues to deliver high-quality service and provides guests with an authentic Hawaiian experience. A huge mahalo to all who voted, and who continue to leave us your reviews documenting your memories in beautiful Hana,...

Fall Wellness Tips

Fall Wellness Tips

When warm, sunny days suddenly turn dreary and cold, staying healthy can be a bit more challenging. Stay on track with these tips for beauty, health and wellness. BeautyThis time of year means dry, cold weather—and as a result, dry skin and lips. Put some moisture back into delicate facial skin with our Replenishing Deep Moisture Facial at The Spa at Travaasa Austin. This soothing treatment uses neroli oil, organic jojoba and willow bark to smooth out parched, flaky skin. Even if you’re not taking a spa vacation this fall, make sure to hydrate lips with an intensive moisturizing treatment, and do your skin a favor by trying this do-it-yourself face mask, made from nutrient-rich tropical fruits. Health If you’re planning a trip to our boutique spa resort in...

Watsu at Travaasa Austin with Laura Srygley

Joining the Travaasa® Austin team, Laura Srygley is a Certified Watsu® practioner and a member of the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association, Association of Bodywork Professionals and is nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In addition to traditional Watsu®, Srygley is also trained in an adaption for special needs clients, Waterdance and Healing Dance. ‘Wow’ is such a simple word, requiring such little effort to say, yet expresses so much: wonder, pleasure, thrill, surprise. That’s the most common word that I first hear after someone has experienced their first Watsu session. I am always impressed by the sentiments people express after their first watsu session. One elderly woman told me that she felt like she had been...

Relaxing at the Beach in Hawaii by Becky Theisen

At Travaasa, relaxation is a vital component for having a well-rounded vacation at either Travaasa Austin or Travaasa Hana. But the most enjoyable and important part of any vacation is the time where you can kick back your feet and take in the moment. Becky Theisen, reservation concierge at Travaasa Austin with a background as a travel consultant for over 30 years knows how to make the most of any vacation. Becky shares some tips on relaxation from her recent Hawaii vacation. If you’re like me, planning for a vacation is almost as important as the vacation itself.  So before I’ve left the house, my list of “to do’s” while at my destination is quite long and very researched.   Of course I am so tired when I get back home from all the running around,...

5 Hot Fitness Trends From Travaasa Austin Fitness Instructor, Cathleen Carothers

At Travaasa, “fitness” is one of our core pillars and a vital component for having a well-rounded retreat, which is why we offer an array of guided fitness classes. Travaasa Austin Fitness Instructor, Cathleen Carothers, shares some of her favorite fitness trends to get yourself into shape. 1. Zumba and other dance formats are topping the ranks in the most recent surveys done by ACSM and ACE.  Zumba made it to the Top 20 Fitness Trends by ACSM for the first time this past year. Zumba is offered in most fitness centers and the class numbers are continuing to grow. We offer a Latin Spice dance and Bare Your Sole dance that contain many Zumba and Nia-like elements. Just about every one who attends our Latin Spice and Bare Your Sole dance classes say that it...