The islands of Hawaii promise a vacation experience as relaxing and rejuvenating as you can only desire offering great variety of luxurious spas and championship golf courses. After a full day of hitting the links at some of the most challenging and luxury courses of Hawaii, enjoy a spa treat that will promote a sense of relaxation and balance. Pamper yourself with a clay and sandalwood wrap, then dip into a naturally heated mineral pool, enjoy a relaxing facial and body treatment. Providing all possible kinds of massage, including Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Shiatsu and Reflexology, Hawaii exclusive spas also offer a wide range of facial and body treatments, as well as foot bath and waxing services.
A full service spa only adds to the sand, crashing "big wave" surf, sparkling clear water, picturesque waterfalls, magnificent mountains and bountiful vegetation that not only Hawaii, but Hawaii golf courses are famous for. Maui is one of the world premier golf destinations with sixteen golf courses appealing to every level of player. It is home to the annual Mercedes Championships at Kapalua, the first tournament of the PGA tour featuring winners from the previous year. Each January on Super Bowl weekend Maui is home to the Champions Skins Game at Wailea featuring four of golf's legends such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
Wailea in South Maui is the most elite golf haunt, featuring Wailea Emerald, Gold or Blue Golf Course, The Wailea Tennis Center which is also one of the world premier golf destinations. Don’t even bother searching for a gas station or a fast food restaurant here. Wailea area is all about luxurious beachfront resorts offering fabulous spa treatments, low rised condo villas, emerald green golf courses and tennis courts so chic that they are called “Wimbledon West”.
Four Seasons Resort
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If you choose Wailea as the site for your golf and spa vacation, the next thing is selecting the right hotel which is essential as well. Four Seasons Resort offers one of the best spas in Hawaii, providing incredible range of body massage treatments, such as traditional Hawaiian, master Thai, craniosacral and ayurvedic. This fabulous spa is famous of its facial treatment and skincare by Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts, with a number of prominent clients like Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Eva Mendes and more. Enjoy the restorative power of nature while relaxing your body by having massage that is offered in 13 treatment rooms and three ocean side hales. A selective spa menu includes Vichy shower treatments, body wraps, lomi pohaku (a hot stone massage), ocean Aquacranial massage and more. For early risers, there is even a yoga class at sunrise to be fit all day long. With five gold courses, tennis club and horse riding facilities, Four Seasons is a perfect place to enjoy an active and relaxing vacation.
Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa
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Spa aficionados would recommend the larges and the most exquisite and elaborate spa in Hawaii which is located in the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa. There is every kind of body treatment available you can only fancy, including a wide range of baths, hot tubs, mineral pools, saunas, stream rooms and other relaxation amenities. A nearly endless array of wraps, scrubs and rubs is available a la carte. The decadent architecture of the centerpiece bath is lifted from the height of Roman Empire with many shiny marbles. An hour here with dips of several therapeutic substances is included in many of the spa’s treatments.
Experience all the advantages of the Pacific paradise and have a first-rate body relaxation and spirit revitalization at Wailea Point Resort, featuring two world-class Maui golf courses and a range of recreational options, including tennis and ocean sports. Offering guests a unique combination of first-rate quality, tranquil solitude, all possible amenities and security, the secluded Maui condos with two swimming pools, two whirlpool spas, fitness rooms, barbecue areas are close to Wailea high-end boutiques, excellent spas, art galleries, chic restaurants and other entertainments.
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa is a classic, open-air hotel set within the tropical garden by the sea. Wailea BeachMarriott Resort and Spa also features a full service Mandara Spa and a salon to relax after spending the day at the beach, a fitness center, good restaurants and nightly Hawaiian entertainments.
Westin Maui Resort & Spa
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Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, surging streams, and amazing waterfalls, the Westin Maui Resort & Spa features the ocean-view lounges in the Heavenly Spa by Westin. Here, spa-goers can enjoy massage, skin-care, and body therapies that use native fruits and lavender, or use the fully equipped 24-hour gym. Try one of the most popular spa treatments called “Beauty in a blanket” that features a massage, facial treatment, a body wrap and a scrub. In the very heart of the resort there is a large pool area with five freeform heated swimming pools, a hidden whirlpool, swim-through grottos, not to mention wildlife ponds where ducks and flamingos play, and two winding waterslides. This place provides all the opportunities for water volleyball and aqua golf playing. The variety of activities is nearby, with golf, tennis, and amusements of the bright night life of Lahaina town beeing just steps away.
Waikiki
Waikiki offers a wide range of spa places. Paradise Massage on Kuhio Avenue features both in-house and out-call therapy. AquaSPA specializes in message, facial, body care and waxing services. Message treatments include Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Shiatsu and Reflexology. A soothing massage usually lasts for 60 minutes and is performed in private rooms. Complementary are the foot bath infused with cooling essential oils that is also offered by the message therapists. It’s a pleasant place to stay after the day at the beach. The spa also features After Sun Repair Wrap with seaweed gel, lavender and aloe vera that will help moisturize and revitalize your skin. To protect against peeling and further skin damage try Gentle Waves light therapy or pre-sun and surf waxing services.
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel
The flamingo-pink oasis of luxury, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikki is an excellent choice for an enjoyable Hawaiian vacation. On the territory of the property lies Abhassa, one of Waikki best spas, offering natural organic treatments in soothing atmosphere. It’s a pleasant place to stay after the day at the beach.
California
Enjoying nearly perfect weather all year round, with vast and varied landscape, rugged mountain ranges scraping the sky, wild beaches and immense Deserts, California is appealing to hideout getaway seekers, featuring award-winning luxurious hotels and spa resorts, high-end restaurants and world-class golf. A fashionable retreat and a popular vacation destination for visitors from the whole world, California is, no doubt, the best place to indulge and reinvigorate yourself.
What is the first thing associated with golf in California? Of course, Pebble Beach, that is synonymous of golf. A world unto itself, Pebble Beach is a lush elite golfer paradise, known for its luxury resorts, golf courses and stunning 17-Mile Drive tour which passes through the Del Monte forest.
Pebble Beach
At Pebble Beach golf continues to be the number one sport for over 80 years. The Pebble Beach Golf Links is the most famous at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, hosting the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, a celebrity-laden tournament televised worldwide. In fact, 10 national championships have been decided here. Perched over the rugged ocean, this 18-hole course is 6,799 yards and par 72. The Spyglass Hill Golf Courses is also frequented by celebrities and is one of the toughest courses in California, with exquisite Grill Room restaurant located on its grounds. It is justifiably famous at 6, 859 yards and par 72 with five oceanfront holes. The public courses also include Poppy Hills, home of the Northern California Golf Association, the Links at Spanish Bay which is accessible when you stay at the Inn, Peter Hay Par-3 Course.
For a luxury treat, dine at the Lodge located a short drive from the Carmel Gate. Nothing can beat a lunch on the patio deck overlooking the 18th hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Next, wander behind the Lodge to the row of gift shops where you will find costs on clothing and souvenirs in line with prices at nearby golf courses and resorts. You can purchase items beginning around $5, with classic golf shirts, slacks and even spa robes available for under $100.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
One of the special places to stay and play golf in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is Carmel Valley Ranch. While golf is considered to be the principal attraction at Carmel Valley Ranch, the Resort also features stunningly beautiful scenery. The welcoming gates of the vast, 1700-acre estate encompass a world of extraordinary natural splendor. Verdant fairways, majestic oaks and brilliant flowers are set against the rugged hills of the Monterey Peninsula, just minutes East of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel Valley Ranch is so restful and scenic, that you will feel a strong urge to return to the hilltop lodge, beautiful suites and natural beauty with butterflies, blue jays, turkey, deer and hummingbirds that surround you here.
Orange County is no doubt considered to be the California Golf coast and the most entertaining golf destination. An enormous range of golf clubs and golf courses offer majestic green carpets with exciting landscaping views. Monarch Beach Golf Links, San Juan Hills Golf Club, Coyote Hills Golf Courses and a lot of others are inviting to relax in the tasteful uncluttered environment.
One of them which deserves to be mentioned is Tustin Ranch Golf Club, a real Golfer Paradise, inviting to relax in the tasteful uncluttered environment. Consistently voted one of the "Best Orange County Golf Courses" by the readers of the Orange County Register, Tustin Ranch Golf Club is the official golf course of Anaheim Arrowhead Pond and is a past 4-Star recipient of Golf Digest Magazine "Places To Play".
Enjoy observing breathtaking scenery, sparkling lakes and cascading falls at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. This championship 18-hole Ted Robinson designed course is extremely popular. It is a perfect place to experience the grand tradition of golf, with 6,800 yards of classic Ted Robinson design – all grass, boundary to boundary, and all meticulously maintained. The grounds also feature a full service clubhouse, restaurant, wedding and banquet facility, pro shop, driving range, golf school, Group Outings Office and more. Tustin Ranch Golf Club offers private caddie service, unique to Orange County and very popular.
Newport Coast
Most of the land of the Newport Coast is dedicated to open space or golf courses. Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on the Newport Coast, stands one of the most prominent golf destinations of California – Pelican Hills, the place where golf, spa and gourmet dining find exquisite expression. With the finest service and amenities offered, a superb golf shop, and fabulous dining options, Pelican Hill is an exciting golf experience in this breakthrough natural setting. Each one-story Bungalow or Bungalow Suite features a limestone fireplace, private ocean-view terrace, hand-hewn wood beam ceiling, marble bath and adjacent parking. The Villas in Pelican Hills are set in an exclusive, gated enclave and offer a more intimate way to enjoy the resort with a private clubhouse and pool, butler service and dedicated staff.
All 36 holes have been meticulously placed among natural arroyos and coastal scrub, a genuine masterpiece. The Ocean North and Ocean South courses of Pelican Hills offer different playing experiences but share one thing: the view. Every hole has been designed to maximize the dramatic sight of the Pacific.
Palm Springs
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All about luxuries hotels, outstanding restaurants, world renowned desert resorts, arts, the finest shopping and outdoor fun, Palm Springs boasts world-class golf and tennis as well. The outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Rancho Mirage spreading its green carpet. Peaceful and elegant, it is where corporate executives from around the world find relaxation and excitement at the notable golf courses, surrounded by open desert and dramatic canyons.
Tranquil and lush, Indian Wells Tennis Garden is another world famous vacation destination for recreation. Here world’s tennis elite compete every year in the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament. Treat yourself with a golf game prestigious Indian Wells Golf Resort which is home of the LG Skins Game. Experience real chic and comfort at four luxurious hotels that feature beautifully appointed accommodations and diverse amenities.
