Spa & Wellness

Author Malia Yoshioka kneels on the sand of the beach in Oahu, Hawaii after greeting the first sunrise of 2008 and burning her New Year's Letter with friends. Her word for the year was "explore" and "explore 2008" is written in the sand with the stick held in her hand.
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A New Year’s Tradition: Letters to the Universe

ByMalia Yoshioka

As the New Year approaches, have you thought about starting a letter-writing ritual to reflect on the past and dream about the future? Since 2008, I’ve been writing a New Year’s Letter as part of a cherished tradition my friends and I began together. Even on years when I can’t celebrate with them, I continue…

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Things to Do in Honolulu: Spa Day at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

ByMalia Yoshioka

One of the benefits of living near the resorts and hotels of Waikiki is that we’ve got world-class spa facilities available to us when we’re up for a splurge. A great way to treat yourself is to book a spa treatment at the Mandara Spa at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.  The Mandara Spa Experience Check…