Suspended in time

Sunrise on each of the six Hawaiian Islands (Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii) is a moment of magic. Waves glide across sand, or rattle small, smooth stones along the reef. Clouds move from shades of deep lavender to orange sherbet. The tropical breeze sways the palms just as the sun breaks forth to start another spectacular day in paradise.

"Did you try the huiwai?," asks a guest joining the free early morning yoga class. "The what?" asks another guest. "That's what it's called. We followed a cultural specialist as he chanted for the rising sun, and then we walked silently into the ocean waves to contemplate our time here. I've never done anything like it. It's a Hawaiian tradition and I felt I had stepped back in time," he answers. His fellow guest makes a mental note to get to the beach earlier tomorrow.

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Healthy, healing, and rejuvenating vacations in Hawaii are as much about the culture and traditions of the islands as they are about sleeping in or lounging by the pool. Only in Hawaii can you learn from practitioners of the ancient healing arts who are thriving, teaching and accessible. Hula, Tai Chi, yoga and martial arts classes, workshops on healing plants and lomi lomi (Hawaiian massage) are held weekly in hotel lobbies, shopping centers, parks and other venues throughout the community. Spas offer exotic rubs and scrubs of island products such as coconut, banana, papaya, pineapple and even coffee and chocolate.

Island by island there are treatments for body and soul that inspire visitors to begin anew, embarking on a new lifestyle, improving mind and body and experiencing the luxury of being in the moment. Gardens on all islands are perfect for wandering. Hawaiian music is pure therapy. At concerts, parks and restaurants music almost always comes with hula. Listening and watching brings inner calm. Learn about hula. Take music home. The sound of the Islands will transport you back.

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Kauai

The "Island of Discovery" offers magnificent scenery and lush vegetation, beautiful waterfalls, the spectacular Waimea Canyon, the great "hidden" valley of Kalalau, colorful tropical plants and flowers.

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Molokai

The "Hawaiian by Nature" island has diversified agriculture, ranching, tourism and the world's highest sea cliffs along its northern coast. On a 13-square-mile peninsula below high cliffs is Kalaupapa, officially called Kalawao County, a National Historical Park.

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Oahu

The most populated island, and the "Heart of Hawaii", where Honolulu is the Capital City, the principal port, the major airport, and business and financial center, and the educational heart of the State. Oahu is the military command center of the Pacific. Waikiki is the visitor center.

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Maui

The "Magic Isle" produces sugar, pineapple, cattle and horses. The 10,023-foot Haleakala is the largest dormant volcanic crater in the world. Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some of the atmosphere of an old whaling town. Nearby are the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas and golf courses. Hana and lao Valley draw many visitors.

Lanai

Hawaii's "Most Exclusive Island" Formerly known as the "Pineapple Island," Almost the entire island was, until recently, a Dole Company pineapple plantation but is now phasing in tourism, and is home to two world class resorts.

Hawaii's Big Island

The "Big Island" has spectacular contrasts ... the mighty volcanoes Mauna Loa (13,679 feet) and Kilauea, lofty snow clad Mauna Kea (13,796 feet), the Ka'u Desert, gorgeous waterfalls, the Puna Fern Forest, the colorful orchids of Hilo.

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Hawaiian Island Hopping

Hawaiian Airlines can help you "exercise" your options for wellness adventures on all the Hawaiian Islands. Enjoy award-winning, wide-body Boeing 767 service and arrive on time from eight Western U.S. cities via Hawaiian's non-stop flights to paradise. A 24-minute hop jets you from Oahu to Maui. Spend a day or two, then move on to Kauai or the Big Island. For more information visit HawaiianAir.com or call 800-367-5320.

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