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Ring in 2013 at Travaasa Austin’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ring in 2013 at Travaasa Austin’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

Experience a New Year’s Eve celebration that is uniquely, Travaasa. This year, Travaasa Austin will be starting 2013 on the right foot with a New Year’s Eve dinner celebration at Jean’s Kitchen. The night will include a multi-course menu prepared by Travaasa Austin’s executive chef Ben Baker with a sweet addition of a create your own gourmet S’mores station on Mesquite Patio to be roasted on our fire pits. To add to your New Year’s Eve celebration we will have a live musical performance from Hayden Karchmer and a Champagne toast & truffles at midnight on the Mesquite Patio. Rates start $65.00 per person. *For an added indulgence book the Total Travaasa™ package and receive additional meals and daily spa treatments of your choice. To make...

Breathe in Stress Relief for the Holiday Season

Meet Kristine Huffman, general manager of Travaasa Austin and the experience director for both Travaasa properties. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and experience as a psychotherapist helping people achieve their peak performance, Kristine loves creating fun, memorable experiences for Travaasa guests. Here, Kristine shares her insight to reducing stress this holiday season and making the most of all the wonderful moments this time of year. “Whether or not you realize it, you carry around one of the most powerful tools for emotion control: your lungs. Most of the time, we don’t even think about the process of breathing—it’s automatic. But during times when you might feel overwhelmed or exhausted, you can tap into your...

How I See It: The Benefits of Yoga From Kate Winge

I love when our guests at Travaasa tell me they’ve come to “get away” and relax. It’s so nice to hear people taking care of themselves, and I believe everyone could benefit from taking time to rest, enjoy a beautiful place and eat good food. I don’t think enough folks today do. Of course, I also believe everyone could benefit from a little exercise. Different forms of exercise have different effects on the body. Many people enjoy doing yoga because it tones muscle, increases flexibility and reduces stress—not to mention, it also can leave you feeling much more peaceful. Why is that? What makes yoga different from other forms of exercise? There are so many reasons, but I’ll just mention a few. If you were to search for the “goal” of...

2012 “Heart of Hana” Holiday Event December 16th at Travaasa Hana, Maui

2012 “Heart of Hana” Holiday Event December 16th at Travaasa Hana, Maui

With the holidays in full swing, Travaasa Hana, Maui is getting in the festive spirited by hosting the “Heart of Hana” Holiday Event at the Plantation Guest House on Sunday, December 16th. East Maui musicians and hula dancers will gather to celebrate the release of a new CD by Hana’s own CJ Helekahi and premiere falsetto recording artist Leokane Pryor.  The new CD, titled “No Ka Pueo”, is a collection of Hawaiian and English classic and original songs by two of Hana’s favorite musicians. Performing at the event along with CJ and Leokane will be many generations of Hana’s most talented singers, musicians and hula dancers in an uplifting evening showcasing Hana’s rich musical traditions. This historic event will include holiday performances...

The Benefits of Detoxifying Spa Treatments for the New Year

The Benefits of Detoxifying Spa Treatments for the New Year

The holidays will soon be behind you making way for time to rev up your metabolic engines and clean out your systems to gear up for the New Year. Both Travaasa Austin and Travaasa Hana have become the insider’s destination for boutique spa resorts that offer detox programs designed to rid our systems of four kinds of toxins: the body’s own waste products, dietary toxins like alcohol and caffeine, psychological toxins like stress, and environmental pollutants. Travaasa goes beyond basic spa services to offer therapeutic spa treatments that reflect a passion and understanding of the human body and the ability of natural elements to revitalize the soul. The spas are set in deeply relaxing sanctuaries that immediately put the mind to ease and the body...