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A spa’s main purpose is to heal and nourish mind, body, and spirit, so accordingly, the adoption of holistic spa principles can enhance the long-term success of a Spa Resort. Today the luxury traveler is seeking new life structures that are authentic and life-enriching experiences with a shift from fundamental needs, to higher needs and wants. This means that the demand for restorative and healing services provided by spas is likely to continue to grow exponentially.

As hotel spas move into the wellness arena, a unique, authentic program that can address the travelers whole being and extend the spa experience to a personal in room atmosphere must encompass their need to de-stress, relax and feel a change evidenced by a good night sleep. A successful resort spa visit therefore, should include fitness, health, and relaxation and address some spiritual component.”Beauty is almost a given,” according to International Spa Association “But it is superficial. It is external. We say what is internal is as important as the beauty aspect.”

Spa-goers want more than a massage that feels good for 20 minutes. They want advice on skin care and diet; products to recreate the spa experience at home; and techniques they can use on their own to relax and stay fit, from exercise yoga to aromatherapy.

Wellness programs need to include information on how to create and maintain a long-term healthy and balanced lifestyle. Consumers are no longer content with short term pampering but want to extend their healthy programs into a daily routine, turning the spa experience into a lifetime program.

A blend of mainstream and spiritual treatment, which include classic spa treatments such as massage, reflexology, yoga and other healing and relaxing programs with more esoteric practices such as meditation and Reiki, to cater to the growing demand in spiritual as well as physical restoration and balance. Along with its range of classic treatments, many spa hotels now offer the option of Reiki and classes on yoga with ‘Sun salutations’ meditation.

In addition, spiritual practices such as meditation and yoga are more likely to appeal in the future as part of a standard spa menu. The avoidance of gimmicks, over-commercialization, and poorly trained therapists is important to avoid turning off the new luxury spa customer seeking an authentic experience.

Surveys show that hotel’ spa department profits will grow by approximately 50% and that high-end spas generate revenues in the region of $30-40 per occupied room. In general hotel spa guests are not very price sensitive and adding a spa often means more guests, who spend more money and are more likely to return. And of course a quality spa facility helps enhance a hotel overall competitiveness by distinguishing it from the competition. (more…)

Traveling to Honolulu can be fun and exciting. The sandy beaches, the clear skies and the tropical breezes are enough to send anybody into instant serenity. But when trying to navigate through all of the resorts and hotels the city has to offer, you could spend hours weeding through information. For your convenience, we have prepared Honolulu hotel reviews for you and here are the top five hotels in Oahu we would recommend to you.

1) Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

The Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is a four-star luxurious condominium resort that offers the combination of condo living with hotel service. When you stay at Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, you have Waikiki Beach just minutes by foot. Because of its prime location, this hotel has amazing access to all beach activities, nightclubs and restaurant in town. The hotel offers twice-daily maid service and washer-dryers in your room, which comes very convenient while you go out having fun in the ocean.

2) Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resorts and Spa

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resorts offers guests 22 acres of the best beach in Waikiki. Guests will enjoy private swimming pools that over look the ocean, a bar and restaurant that opens into the swimming pool terrace, as well as dual tennis courts and other amenities. This four-star resort hotel is certainly one of the best Honolulu has to offer.

3) Westin Moana Surfrider

Established in 1901, Moana Surfrider is often called the “First lady of Waikiki”. When you stay at this four star hotel, you will enjoy oceanfront luxury and superior service. This hotel is located extremely close to the shops, restaurants, and nightclubs of Waikiki Beach. (more…)