HALEKULANI LIVING PRESENTS
MASTER AROMATHERAPIST, DENISE DIAMOND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HONOLULU, October 13, 2006. The experience of Hawaii’s premiere hotel, Halekulani, is timeless, as are the emotions conjured by memorable scents. The lifestyle series, Halekulani Living is pleased to present one of Hawaii’s leading aromatherapist, Denise Diamond, as part of its wellness initiative. On Thursday, November 2, 2006 from 2p.m. – 4p.m., Diamond will host an interactive workshop exploring the healing properties of aromatherapy. In addition to an elegant Halekulani tea service, guests will blend custom face and body mists and receive a $25 gift certificate towards a spa or salon service at the award-winning SpaHalekulani. Participation is available at $45 per person. For more information and reservations, call (808) 931-5010.

Diamond is an authority on the cosmetic and therapeutic uses of flowers and plants and has authored “The Complete Book of Flowers,” a wonderful guide for bringing nature into daily lifestyle habits. After using herbs to heal a personal illness, Diamond pursued holistic healing and experienced its power and effectiveness. Inspired by its relevance and alternative approach to western medicine, she studied herbology with the Dominion Herbal College, under the expertise of Dr. John R. Christopher in Canada, and with Mr. Rob Menzies in California.

Island Essence (www.islandessence.com), a Hawaii company that creates fine body care and spa products, was founded by Denise and Martin Diamond who met in Maui over 30 years ago. Martin’s expertise spans more than 30 years of entrepreneurial business experience. They co-founded one of the first natural skin care companies in California in the 1970’s. Island Essence formulates their products with many natural ingredients including organic herbal extracts and oils. They use no animal ingredients and do not test on animals.

MEDIA NOTE:

Denise Diamond’s bio and headshot are available upon request. Contact Erika Kauffman, Director of Public Relations, Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani, (808) 526-1186 or Erika.Kauffman@halekulanicorp.com

ABOUT HALEKULANI WELLNESS
As an oasis of tranquility, romance and wellness, Halekulani offers a soothing environment for complete rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit. With the launch of Halekulani Living, the hotel is pleased to offer inspiring SpaHalekulani programs featuring acclaimed industry experts from around the world, invited to conduct informative, immersive and exclusive seminars. These special events will explore various topics such as Skin-Care and Beauty, Aromatherapy, and traditional Polynesian Healing practices, among others. Each seminar will feature Halekulani cuisine and consultations with both the featured guest speaker and SpaHalekulani therapists.

The series, Halekulani Living was crafted to provide guests an immersive, authentic and memorable Halekulani experience showcasing the Hotel’s dynamic offerings in cuisine, the arts and wellness. Halekulani Living is founded on the Hotel’s unwavering philosophy to and commitment of an enriched lifestyle, sophisticated elegance, innovative guest programming and award-wining hospitality.

*Forthcoming Halekulani Living events will be announced individually.

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About SpaHalekulani
Consistently ranked among the world’s best hotels, Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Okura Hotels & Resorts, two exclusive organizations comprised of the very finest hotels, pursuing service excellence and standards of the highest quality.  SpaHalekulani opened its doors in April 2003, and since then, has consistently been recognized for its luxurious spa services.  From 2004 to 2006, SpaHalekulani has received four-star status from Mobile Travel Guide.  2005 MassageToday.com ranked SpaHalekulani as Best Massage, and in April 2006, Condé Nast Traveler rated SpaHalekulani as being the number two Best Spa in North America.  Since 2005 and in 2006, SpaHalekulani has been a member of Accredited Leading Spa.  In addition, SpaHalekulani is a member of ISPA.

About Halekulani
Consistently ranked among the world’s best hotels, Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Okura Hotels & Resorts, two exclusive organizations pursuing service excellence and standards of the highest quality. Travel + Leisure ranked Halekulani as one of the top 20 hotels in the world in 2006, while the Vera Wang Suite at Halekulani was named one of the 50 most romantic destinations in the world. Also in 2006, the three year-old SpaHalekulani was named a “Leading Spa of the World” and the #2 best resort spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler. In addition, Halekulani’s fine dining restaurant La Mer is Hawaii’s only AAA-Five Diamond Restaurant, holding this esteemed rating for 17-consecutive years, as well as being voted #8 of “America’s Top 100 Hotel Restaurants” by Zagat in 2006. The Leading Hotels of the World, ltd. has bestowed Halekulani with its annual Quality Award, making the Waikiki resort the only Leading Hotel to achieve this prestigious honor in either the United States or Canada.

Halekulani is managed by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a brand management division of the Honolulu-based Halekulani Corporation, which also manages Waikiki Parc Hotel.  For reservations and information contact your travel planner or the hotel at (800) 367-2343 or (808) 923-2311.  Reservations can also be made through Halekulani’s website at www.halekulani.com.