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lows with complete kitchens. If you can live without being right on the ocean, the garden
units start at $135.
THE
BEST
RESORT SPAS
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Abhasa Waikiki Spa in the Royal Hawaiian:
This contemporary spa, spread out over 7,000
square feet, concentrates on natural, organic treatments in a soothing atmosphere, where
the smell of eucalyptus wafts through the air. You can experience everything from the latest
aromatherapy to thalassotherapy (soaking in a sweet-smelling hot bath) to shiatsu mas-
sages, but their specialty is a cold-laser, antiaging treatment that promises to give you a
revitalized face in just 30 minutes.
The distinctly pink Royal Hawaiian hotel.
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Ihilani Spa at the J. W. Marriott Ihilani:
An oasis by the sea, this 35,000-square-foot modern,
multistoried facility, filled with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking lush tropical plants, is
truly a spa in the literal sense of the word, meaning “health by water.” It combines Hawaii-
an products with traditional therapies to produce some of the best water treatments in the
state. You'll also find a fitness center, tennis courts, and aerobic and stretching classes.