Travel
The Three R’s
of Kaua’i Rebalance
Replenish and
A
Revive
t one point during my
blissful lomi lomi massage,
I actually nodded off and
awoke to drool inching
down my chin. When I
embarrassingly made a comment
about it, my therapist Connie kindly
complimented me on my ability to
drift off, saying that it was a sign
of complete relaxation or “malie”
in Hawaiian. I, in turn, returned
the compliment, noting the expertise
of her magic fingers. The tension
seemed to just melt away as she
worked wonders on all of my body’s
knots. That, combined with being
in a semi-open air treatment room
where I could hear the rustling of
the palms and smell the perfumed
scent of the flowers, made for
a heavenly experience. It was one
of many I would have during
a memorable stay on the Island
of Kaua’i.
The oldest of the Hawaiian Islands,
Kaua’i is known for its incomparable
beauty. The “Garden Isle” has it all,
from miles of white sand beaches
and crystal blue ocean to rugged
mountains, majestic canyons,
thundering waterfalls and verdant
tropical foliage. But, Kaua’i is more
than just a pretty face. You’ll find a
diverse array of dining, art, shopping
and charming, historic little towns
dotting its expanse. And then there
are the people, who have the
reputation of being among the
friendliest residents of all the
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