Hawaii-Rejuvenation and wellness

At one time, going to a mineral spring to 'take the waters' or to a hot spring for the 'mud treatment' was the thing to do among the wealthy. It made them feel good and it was fashionable. Today, it hasn't really changed very much. Today we come to a spa to be pampered. It makes us feel good and besides, it's fashionable.

Probably no new hotel facilities in the past fifty years have had as much impact on guests as weight rooms and spas which have become as ubiquitous as cocktail lounges. Keeping fit is a lifestyle decision that is easy to maintain in Hawaii. Rejuvenation in the islands is a natural by-product of being here,

Swimming and running are cheap, accessible and great habits for staying healthy. Hawaii's sensational climate enables such behavior. In Hawaii, 80 year old men still play a respectable brand of softball and seniors can always be found practicing tai chi in Kapiolani Park. Canoe clubs are very popular and the Honolulu Marathon draws upwards of 30,000 entrants every year. Clearly, health, or wellness if you like, is an important piece of the visitor puzzle.

Imagine coming to Hawaii for plastic surgery and healing in a nice condo with an ocean view until you're ready for your friends back home to see the new you. Such 'medtourism' is already happening and will continue to grow in appeal.

The neighbor islands are particularly suited to the 'La Costa style' spa where weight loss can be supervised by physicians in an isolated, non-tempting environment and the patient can get in eighteen holes before the sun goes down. Coming to a healthy place to get healthy makes good sense.

Rejuvenation and wellness also have their place in psychological health. Nothing relieves stress like wiggling one's toes into warm sand, watching surf crash on the beach and hearing its music. Nothing is so relaxing as waiting for the green flash as the sun sinks below a clear horizon. At the end of the day, that is why Hawaii is literally therapeutic, a great big beautiful cure for what ails us.

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