Top 10 Hawaii Spas

By Travel & Leisure June 11, 2010

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Kailua-Kona
Signature Treatment: During the Polynesian Niu (Coconut) Scrub, a blend of organic coconut and pineapple products is used to polish and massage the whole body—which is then wrapped in a warm blanket and moisturized with soothing coconut milk (80 min, $220).
808/325-8000; www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/spaFrom the article

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Halekulani, Honolulu
Signature Treatment: The Samoan-inspired Polynesian Nonu Massage incorporates Pacific Island tradition; it doesn't hurt that this beachfront spa is said to be situated atop healing waters.
808/923-2311; www.halekulani.okura.comFrom the article

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Mauna Lani Resort & Bungalows, Kohala Coast
Signature Treatment: A foot massage is just the beginning of the Lomilomi Hula, a sensual bodywork session accompanied by Hawaiian music (65 min., $155).
808/881-7922; www.maunalani.comFrom the article

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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Signature Treatment: Mele Wailea is a Hawaiian specialty massage using fragrances from the island to loosen and relax weary muscles. Sounds like the perfect antidote to jet lag (50 min., $145).
808/874-8000; www.fourseasons.com/mauiFrom the article

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Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Maui
Signature Treatment: With the Hawaiian Seashell treatment, native seashells are used to jump-start the energy flow through the body (50 min., $160).
800/659-6921 or 808/875-1234; www.grandwailea.comFrom the article

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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Signature Treatment: Pohaku Massage is an ancient technique that uses warm stones along the spine to relieve specific areas of tension (80 min., $225).
808/742-1234; www.kauai.hyatt.comFrom the article

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Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui
Signature Treatment: When the Ritz re-opens in January, 2008 after a $125 million renovation, look to its spa for treatments developed by a Hawaiian practitioner and based on local plants, fruits, and herbs.
808/669-6200; www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KapaluaMauiFrom the article

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Credit: Courtesy of Fairmont Kea Lani

Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Signature Treatment: The Essence of the Islands treatment incorporates indigenous Hawaiian botanicals, like aromatic flowers and limes. A full-body massage relaxes and refreshes the body; hands and feet are exfoliated and moisturized; and an aromatherapy facial caps off the treatment (130 min., $330).
808/875-4100; www.fairmont.com/KeaLaniFrom the article

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Fairmont Orchid, Big Island, Hawaii
Signature Treatment: During the 50-minute Kahinu treatment, warm coconut oil is slowly poured over the hair and scalp, followed by cleansing herbs. Then comes a scalp, neck, shoulder, hand and foot massage with essences of sandalwood, frankincense, and myrrh (50 min., $155).
808/885-2000; www.fairmont.com/orchidFrom the article

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