Hawaii is not only a top tourist destination, it's also one of the
with the islands' soothing trade winds, fresh air, energetic volcanoes, inviting, temperate ocean waters; lush, green land; tropical flowers, and the aloha of the Hawaii's people.
The relaxation that a Hawaiian vacation brings, and the feeling of
rejuvination that we bring home with us are healing in many ways.
Hawaii ecotourism offers healing through getting close to nature
in Hawaii.
Complimentary and alternative healing arts are another
way someone may experience a renewed sense of well being along with healing mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
Wellness travel, vacationing with the intention of bringing about
balance emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically, isn't new, but it's the latest vacation theme. As more of us travel to locations, such as magical Hawaii, that encourage healing of body, mind and spirit, more tourism businesses, resorts and such cater to this desire.
Hawaii is also a place where Western and Eastern medicine merges, such as seen at the innovative medical care facilities in Waimea on the Big Island.
The "Call to Hawaii: a Wellness Vacation Guidebook" says it's the aloha, the healing energy of the aina (Hawaii's beautiful physical environment ), and the mana (spiritual energy) of the Hawaiian islands that make Hawaii a healing Paradise.
From Hawaii resorts and spas to retreats and individual practitioners, the wellness traveler, as well as the average vacationer seeking a bit more in the way of healing, will find the offerings plentiful.
shamanic healing are among the more traditional Hawaiian
healing arts wellness travelers are benefiting from.
Other culture's traditions such as yoga and reiki are found in
in the East-meets-West Hawaiian healing community.
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