Kapalua Spa

Thursday, July 26, 2012

The spa's humble entrance opens onto an airy, modern beach house with a panoramic view of Kapalua Bay. The menu includes some ancient Hawaiian healing practices. The lomi wrap, designed by Big Island resident and healer Darrell Lapulapu, begins with a special cava tea for instant relaxation, is followed by a body wrap of cacao, ginger, sandalwood, and oats, and finishes with lomilomi (traditional Hawaiian massage involving strokes down the length of the body). A juice bar serves health potions that combine pure fruits and juiced veggies with natural additives like yogurt. www.kapalua.com.