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My Mocha Latte Massage

At The Orchid Mauna Lani

By Madelyn Miller

For the cost of about 20 Starbucks Mocha Latte’s, you could have your whole body rubbed with coffee and lotions and potions at The Orchid at Mauna Lani and leave relaxed and refreshed in a different way than with a caffeine jolt.

From now on, whenever I have a mocha latte, I will think back to my 50 minutes with Don, whose magic fingers gave me the ultimate Hawaii coffee experience while I was visiting The Spa Without Walls in The Orchid at Mauna Lani on the Kohala Coast of the Island of Hawaii.

It started with Hawaii’s Big Island Vanilla Coffee Exfoliation Treatment. It is a luxury scrub  with an exclusive blend of peaberry coffee beans and orange peel that made my skin feel silky smooth and smell heavenly. Then I went to a shower and rinsed it off (what a waste!) before being rubbed with a vanilla cream lotion. The aroma of the coffee seems to perk you up and the citrus adds a bright note. The vanilla lotion was like the frosting on a cake (which my body was beginning to look like after all the good Hawaii foods) or the cream topping on a latte. Someone should make a perfume out of these wonderful fragrances. I would love to rub it all over my body every day.

If coffee is not your thing, there are many other delicious and varied choices of treatments. Plus several unique locations at The Orchid Mauna Lani which is known for The Spa Without Walls.

Health Through Awareness

PSYCHIC READING WITH ROSALIE
A personal experience to enhance healing of body, mind, and soul through spiritual awareness. Crystal light therapy is also available.      
$75 for 30 minutes -  $125 for 60 minutes

PRIVATE SESSIONS
Private sessions are available for: Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Vision Fitness, Fountain of Youth, Aqua Aerobics, and Art as Healer, Strength Training and Tai Ch'i.
$75 for 60 minutes - $115 for 90 minutes

PERSONAL TRAINING
A certified personal trainer will show you the latest training techniques and how to properly use cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
$75 for 60 minutes

THE FIVE TIBETANS
This ancient Tibetan yoga practice is reputed as a remarkable fountain of youth.        $75 for 60 minutes

CHI KUNG HEALING
Ancient Chinese practice for energetically balancing and harmonizing emotions and releasing long-held tensions.                         
$125 for 50 minutes

HEARTMATH® PERSONAL COACHING
Scientifically based system to lower stress hormones, maintain emotional clarity, and get “in the zone” for sports performance excellence.
$110 up to 30 minutes -  $185 for 50 minutes

BODY COMPOSITION TEST
A computerized test provides information on body fat and lean percentages, metabolic rate, hydration levels and caloric burn-off. Exercise and nutrition prescription are included. By appointment.
$100 for 45 minutes

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT LOSS
Consultation for individuals and couples. Reduce body fat through nutrition and prescribed intensity exercise. Nutrition for weight loss, health and anti-aging. By appointment.                      
$100 for 55 minutes

CARDIO STRENGTH CONDITIONING

Combines fat burning workout with resistance training which enhances the results of both. A time-saving, effective workout program you can take home. Treadmill training utilizing isometric rope and weights also available. By appointment.
$100 for 55 minutes

Spa Packages

NIRVANA

What can be better than experiencing Nirvana?  Bindi Herbal Body Treatment (including the following):

Ayurvedic Herbal Body Mask            
Aromatherapy
Loofah Exfoliation                                               
Mini-facial
Ayurvedic Massage                            
Shirodhara
Foot Massage
$250 for 100 minutes (indoors only)

HAWAIIAN REJUVENATION

Hawaiian Body Glow                         
Face Treatment
Hawaiian Revitalizer Wrap                               
Scalp Massage
Lomilomi Massage                            
Foot Massage
$200 for 110 minutes (indoors only)

DELUXE OCEANSIDE EXPERIENCE

Body Glow Skin Brushing                 
Face Treatment
Spa Sauna Wrap                                
Scalp Massage
Choice of Massage                            
Foot Massage
$230 for 110 minutes  (outdoor cabana)

SPA WITHOUT WALLS

Outdoor Massage                                              
Scalp Massage (choice of waterfall, garden or oceanside)      
Face Treatment
Foot Massage
$215 for 105 minutes (outdoor)

LADIES DELUXE GENTLEMEN’S SPECIAL

Exfoliating Body Polish                      
Face Treatment
Choice of Full Body Wrap                 
Foot Massage  (Fango Mud or Spa Sauna)                        
Scalp Massage
Choice of Massage
$200 for 110 minutes  (indoors  only)

Steam and Sauna

The Fitness Center

It is suggested that you visit  the spa 15 minutes prior to your appointment to enjoy  steam and sauna rooms.  Or workout at The Fitness Center featuring an array of weight and exercise equipment.

Access to The Fitness Center is included in the resort fee.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Should you need to cancel your appointment, please let spa know at least 4 hours prior to the scheduled appointment or a $65 fee will apply.

IN-ROOM/AFTER HOURS CHARGES
Most services can be provided in the comfort of your guest room for an additional $25.

Normal hours for massage appointments are between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

Appointments that extend past our normal closing time are subject to an after hours fee of $20. ( last appointment ends at 10:00 p.m.)

HOURS OF OPERATION 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Rates, hours of operation, and treatments are subject to change without notice.  Rates do not include taxes or gratuity. Some restrictions may apply.

The Orchid at Mauna Lani
One North Kanikū Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawai‘i 96743
Telephone: 1.808.885.2000
Spa Telephone Direct: 1.808.887.7540
Room Reservations Toll Free Direct: 1.800.845.9905
Facsimile: 1.808.885.8886
Guest Facsimile: 1.808.885.5778
www.orchid-maunalani.cominfo@orchid-maunalani.com

People interested in travel to Hawaii on business or holiday can contact:

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
2270 Kalakaua Ave, 8th Fl.
Honolulu, HI 96815
Toll Free: 1-800-GOHAWAII
Helpline: 1-800-353-5846
Web Site: www.gohawaii.com  (this site has links to individual vendors for weddings, accommodations and travel agencies)

Neighbor Island Web Sites:

Big Island - www.bigisland.org
KauaŒi - www.kauaivisitorsbureau.org
O'ahu - www.visit-oahu.com
Maui (includes Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i) - www.visitmaui.com
Lana'i Company (handles Lodge at Koele and Manele Bay Hotel) -
www.lanai-resorts.com
Moloka'i - http://molokai-hawaii.com

Hawaii 

O`ahu Visitors Bureau
733 Bishop Street, Suite 1872
Honolulu, HI  96813
Ph:  1-877-525-OAHU

GREAT GUIDEBOOKS

Lonley Planet Oahu
By Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure
1st edition
272 pages + 32 full-color pages
25 maps (7 in full-color)
ISBN 0 86450 048 4
$14.95,

Lonely Planet Hawaii
By Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure
5th edition
624 pages + 16 full-color pages
69 maps (5 in full-color)
ISBN 0 86450 092 1
$19.95

INSIGHT GUIDE TO HAWAII
INSIGHT COMPACT GUIDE HAWAII OAHU HONOLULU
Hawaii 
True stories of the island spirit

Traveler's Tales Guides
Edited by Rick and Marcie Carroll
(read this one before you go)

Maverick Guide to Hawaii
By Robert W. Bone

Honolulu Waikiki Handbook
The Island of Oahu
By J.D. Bisignani
Moon Pub

Hawaii 
True stories of the island spirit
Traveler's Tales Guides
Edited by Rick and Marcie Carroll
(read this one before you go) 

Gayot Guide to Hawaii
http://molokai-hawaii.com/
http://molokai-hawaii.com/
http://www.lanai-resorts.com/
http://www.lanai-resorts.com/
http://www.visit-oahu.com/
http://www.visit-oahu.com/

Hawaii Travel Smart
From John Muir Publications 

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