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P r o t o c o l B r e a k d o w n : T h e P e r f e c t P r e p a r a t i o n : W h y T w o B e a t s O n e : P r o t o c o l B r e a k d o w n : T h e P e r f e c t P r e p a r a t i o n : W h y T w o B e a t s O n e : [ 28 ] • DAYSPA • january 2017 party of two P rotocol Breakdown: Taking place in a spacious couples' room that off ers breathtaking views of Waikiki Beach, the treatment begins with the refreshing and relaxing Lemongrass Matcha scrub, which is followed by a hydrating, antiaging Carita facial, and ends with a Maui Organic Lavender Lomilomi massage. T he P erfect P reparation: Ramping up the "love factor" is easy when you have one of the world's most romantic settings as your backdrop, says spa director Yoshimi Anderson, who explains that the spa attracts many couples marking romantic celebrations, honeymoons, anniversaries and weddings. Non- romantic pairs can get a taste of the good life too. "Oftentimes we customize treatments for mothers and daughters so they can experience diff erent services, but together in the same room," he adds. Why T wo Beats One: "After the service, the twosome is led back to the relaxation lounge to enjoy their post-treatment bliss with tranquility and total togetherness," says Anderson. To amp up the romance, the spa's staff off ers sparkling wine; to entice mother/daughter and BFF twosomes to splurge in the retail section, duos receive a 10% discount following their service. COURTESY HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT AND SPA; ANANYA SPA P rotocol Breakdown: The worries and stressors of "real life" are checked at the door with this two-hour slice of heaven, which includes a 50-minute couples' massage and a fully customized 50-minute Ananya Signature Facial. T he P erfect P reparation: To make the most of their coupled clients' time, Ananya's staff does its very best to set the mood. "The room is lit with 25 candles on the wall," says spa director Julie Becker. "It's a very romantic and cozy space, and for special occasions like Valentine's Day we add champagne and chocolates. We ensure that the entire two-hour treatment is coordinated in such a way that couples stay together the whole time—they never have to leave the room." Why T wo Beats One: This luxurious getaway has proven so popular it has resulted in some updates to the spa's menu: Becker is developing a program in which couples learn how to pamper each other. "In time for Valentine's, we're working to create a massage-teaching service," she discloses. Sweethearts' Getaway (120 min./$379) Ananya Spa in Seattle Relaxation for Two Couples' Package (130 min./$780) Na Ho'ola Spa at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu