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	Name:	Halekulani - SpaHalekulani
	Address:	2199 Kalia Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 USA
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	Phone:	808-923-2311
	Type:	Resort Spa

Description: According to oral history handed down through the generations, early Hawaiians viewed Waikiki as a place of hospitality and healing. Gray's Beach, fronting Halekulani, was known for its healing waters, or kawehewehe. Hawaiians are known to have sought relief from their ailments at this wondrous stretch of ocean which included a freshwater channel that ran through the reef. In keeping with Halekulani's serene environment of understated elegance, SpaHalekulani was designed to provide guests with an all-enveloping experience, appealing to their inner-most senses and creating a spa experience that promotes well being that goes way beyond skin deep - it is an emotional, cultural and spiritual experience.

Treatments & Programs: The in-resident spa services are available to hotel guests.The spa's experiences include facials, body treatments and hairstyling, as well as manicures and pedicures that are exclusive to SpaHalekulani in both technique and product. "Just For You" Facial, Massage (Ton Ton Amma, Polynesian Nonu Massage: Samoan, Lomi Lomi, Thai, shiatsu, reflexology, therapeutic, Swedish, Hapai pregnancy, Custom, Pohaku heated stone, furo), Polynesian Steam Therapy, body scrubs/body wraps (Lavender Orchid, Limu seaweed, Hibiscus, Papaya Pineapple, Coconut Passion, Manoa Mint), cellulite therapy, hair and nail therapies, Packages (The Elegant Passage, The Grand Voyage, The Heavenly Journey).

Maternity Treatments & Programs: Hapai Massage - Soothing massage for the pregnant ladies.

Spa Facilities: Opened April 2003. Inspired by the rich cultures that have prevailed in Hawaii, SpaHalekulani is the first spa to explore the healing traditions of the Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Tahiti. Facilities include 3 manicure/pedicure stations, 7 treatment rooms (including one bridal suite and one treatment room with Japanese style shower, furo), 2 hairstyling stations, Indoor relaxation area, Outdoor relaxation veranda and Retail shop. In perfect harmony with the interior design the spa evokes nostalgic feelings of an era long ago. Oil paintings by renowned American artists, Shirley Russell and Ben Norris, were inherited from the former Halekulani. Completing the spa's theme of calm are images of Hawaii's beautiful flora and fauna by Big Island artist Lani Yamasaki. Other architectural elements that accentuate the Pacific cultures include simplified design of a sliding Japanese door, wooden tropical grass window coverings, bamboo and tumbled pebble flooring. Finally, the natural lighting against softly colored wall treatments creates a sense of wellness, tranquility and timelessness.

Other Facilities: One-of-a-kind luxury Vera Wang Suite - The suite creates a new "romantic modern" genre that captures, conveys and compliments the spirit of comfort, romance and sensuality. The suite is a destination for special experiences and occasions, including weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries or romantic getaways. It encompasses 2,135 square feet of living space, is appointed with Ms. Wang's favorite flowers and features the following:

• Dining Room: A fusion of both stylized and rustic, the room centers around a dark wood Wenge table with dining room chairs draped in persimmon raw silk. The dining room is set with Vera Wang china and crystal and is mixed effortlessly with an eclectic tasseled chandelier.
• TV Lounge: This unique lounge, which features a 50" plasma television by Sony, is the ultimate room for escape and relaxation. It centers around two plush chaise lounges in bright sunflower yellow and decorative pillows that incorporate fabrics from the Vera Wang ready-to-wear collection: the designer's personal touch to the space.
• Bedroom: Painted in Ms. Wang's signature color of soft lavender, the room is defined by its unique mix of fabric textures and warm neutral tones. There are side tables made from rare and precious palm wood and shagreen, an antique Asian moon screen, and a king size bed offering a view of the striking Hawaiian sunrise.
• Bathroom: This intimate room is about a layering of similar materials to create the unexpected. There is a mirrored dressing table set against a mirrored wall, twin vanities, natural limestone floor and a bathroom tub mirror sandblasted to create a filmy appeal.
• Entryway: Upon entering the Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani, guests are immediately greeted by a majestic view of the ocean. Soft teak walls and a vertical-grain bamboo floor give this entrance a chic, tropical undertone while simultaneously setting the stage for the complete luxurious experience.
• Lanai: The suite will feature a 642-square foot ocean front lanai looking over Waikiki beach, the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head, which is the perfect place for total relaxation under the tropical sun. In the evening hours, this is the ideal location for an extended romantic dinner for two.
  Living Room: Set in natural wood tones and highlighted by saturated tropical colors, the room features comfortable deep sofas and chairs, mixed with modern and decorative objects from around the world.

Guests who stay in the Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani have exclusive use of a private pool cabana (debuting in early 2005), filled with a variety of special amenities and serviced by a special Pool Butler. Other special services and amenities exclusive to the Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani are presently in development.

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