Spring at Ihilani
Spring is in the air at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa.The "Kama'aina Spring Special Package" offered through May 22, includes accommodations in a golf/mountain view room at the Oahu resort, a 15 percent discount on all treatments (excluding salon services) at the Ihilani Spa, and a complimentary dessert with the purchase of a dinner in Azul restaurant, Naupaka Terrace or Ushio-Tei.
The package rate is $159 per night Sundays through Thursdays, and $169 per night Fridays through Saturdays.
Rates exclude tax and gratuity and are subject to availability and restrictions. Proof of Hawaii residency is required, and overnight parking is $10 per car per night.
Call 679-0079. From neighbor islands, call 1-800-626-4446.
Uke masters in Kohala
Some of Hawaii's legendary ukulele musicians will be jammin' on three stages at the free 3rd Annual Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival held at the Waikoloa Beach Resort's Kings' Shops, on the Big Island's Kohala Coast on March 15.From 2 to 6 p.m., the music of Hawaiian masters such as Ohta-san, John Keawe, Joy, Herb Ohta Jr. & Keoki Kahumoku will fill the air. Danny Kaleikini, "Hawaii's Ambassador of Aloha," also will be there.
Other activities include hula performances, Hawaiian musical instrument displays, demonstrations of ipu making, ukulele making and lessons, lei making and other crafts. And two ukuleles will be given away during the event. Call 1-877-WAIKOLOA for details.
Taste of vanilla at spa
The Grand Wailea Resort's Spa Grande on Maui has adopted "Maui Vanilla Orchid" as its theme for spring.Chosen for the floral season, Spa Grande is introducing handmade products created from island vanilla orchids as part of its commitment to celebrate Hawaii's indigenous healing products.
Through May 31, guests can enjoy the following vanilla-themed treatments:
>> Vanilla orchid and coconut mineral bath in the spa's Termé Wailea Hydrotherapy.
>> Vanilla orchid facial mist: The mist is designed to invigorate senses and help reduce sweet cravings.
>> Vanilla orchid lotion: The complimentary lotion is used to hydrate the skin.
>> Vanilla orchid and shea butter body scrub: Natural exfoliation treatment moisturizes and smoothes the skin. In addition to vanilla and shea butter, ingredients include honey and ground oats. The cost of the treatment is $112.
For more information, call 1-800-888-6100 or go online at www.grandwailea.com.
The Spa Grande recently debuted its first spa theme of "Maui Awapuhi Ginger" for the fall/winter season. Rotating themes will focus on herbs (fall/winter), floral (spring) and fruit (summer).
Star-Bulletin staff