Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! But the traditional Irish fare can be a bit heavy and less than kind on your waistline. To help you curb that green beer consumption we’ve gathered a variety of healthy St. Patrick’s Day recipes for you to choose from. We hope a few of these St. Patty’s dishes help make for a delightful—and healthful—celebration this March 17. Potato-Cabbage Soup via Health.com Ploughman’s Lunch Platter via Cookinglight.com Irish Soda Bread via...
Travaasa + Great Grains “Truth in Every Box” Sweepstakes
With all the junk food and sweets we have in front of us every day, we could all use a “less processed” getaway. Beginning February 18, 2013, Great Grains is giving you the chance to win a weekend getaway to our Travassa Austin property during their “Truth in Every Box” Facebook sweepstakes. You’ll also get a coupon for $1.00 off Great Grains new Protein Blend cereal to juspstart your healthy lifestyle. Come back often to increase your odds of winning the grand prize! Click here to...
Austin Music Experiences for South by Southwest
Austin, Texas is the live music capital of the world. So it’s no surprise that this great city boasts over 1,900 musicians, 200 musical venues and is home to one of the largest music festivals in the world, South by Southwest (SxSW). But if you’re looking to take your Austin, Texas music experience to a whole new level, Travaasa Austin is the place for you. Harmonica Class. At Travaasa Austin, taking our harmonica class so will get you enjoying your own music in just a matter of hours. After a short while, everything clicks and it becomes as natural as whistling. Two-Step Dance. The Texas Two-Step can be conquered in three easy steps: a quick step, a quick step and then a slow step. Easy, right? With just a little bit of practice, you and your partner will...
It’s GO Month at Travaasa Experiential Resorts
It is time to shake off winter hibernation and get moving. Join us at Travaasa Experiential Resorts during the month of March to get up and GO! Throughout the month, guests will receive access to March’s go-themed activity schedule for individuals and relationships of all varieties. Both Travaasa Austin and Hana will offer: Spring Training-Warm up and get ready for spring by joining our fitness team for a circuit of exercise drills that are tailored to increase your heart rate. Yoga and Detox Flow-Start spring with an invigorating Hatha flow class. This class will help to ring out any sluggishness in your mind and body and prepare you for the warmth of spring. Go Green-Learn how to make healthy juices to help cleanse your body. There is no better time to give...
Stand Up Paddling at Travaasa Hāna, Maui
Go hoe he’e nalu! Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has gone global as one of the world’s fastest-growing water sports. It began as a training technique for surf riders. In surfers paradise, Hawaiians call it hoe he’e nalu. It’s a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature and get a challenging workout at the same time. At Travaasa® Experiential Resorts in Hāna, Maui, we are blessed with the perfect setting for our guests to enjoy this form of surfing. Lessons in beautiful Hāna Bay begin with a quick introduction on land. “Many people that we work with have never tried it before, so they are a little nervous,” says Andrew Park, one of our Makana team members at the hotel. “So, we take the fin off the board to help people get the feel of the board on...
5 Tips to De-Digitize Your Life
It seems more and more that we are always plugged into the digital world. However, it’s important to take a step back and enjoy the simpler things in life. Here are five tips to help you de-digitize your life: 1. Set limits. Examine your digital use and make realistic goals to how you will minimize it. Whether it is setting a time limit for social media use or watching TV, you can make it happen. 2. Live in the present. Life is to be lived and experienced. Your ability to live in the present can be halted by digital use. Put the so-called “digital weights” down and be present in the now. 3. Find new hobbies. If digital hobbies seem to be taking up your time, it’s time to replace them non-digital hobbies. Unplug by taking up reading, exercising or just...

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