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At The Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea
In a place where even the most relaxing hotels can seem stressed over efforts to modernize with WIFI, hi-speed, iPod docks and flat screen TVs, it’s refreshing to see one resort indulge in the simpler side of guest amenities. That’s exactly what the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea did recently, just months after its own major makeover when they quietly rolled out a trio of hand-made, open-air, thatched-roof massage huts known locally as “Hale Hau.” In the process they’ve shown how to balance high-tech upgrades with low-tech authenticity, all while breathing new life into ancient Hawaiian practices.
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