2011 AVON JUSTINE ITHEMBA WALKATHONS

PAINTING THE TOWN PINK Avon Justine iThemba Walkathons to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer Avon Justine invites the whole family to the 2011 iThemba Walkathons this October. Now in its sixth year, the fun filled affair is held annually in Johannesburg and Cape Town to raise awareness of breast cancer in South Africa. This year…

Escape to Umngazi Spa

I was posed with a challenging question in an interview for an international travel publication, which has intrigued me for a while.  “With so many spas opening more conveniently in the city, is there still value in travelling to the destination spa?”. Absolutely!  And if I had debated this issue in my mind, then the…

A Journey to Wellness at KARKLOOF SPA

From the day Karkloof Spa opened its doors, the industry was buzzing with the question, “Have you seen it?”.  So, Les Nouvelles Esthetiques was most delighted to be the recipient of an invite, allowing us the opportunity to share this spectacular spa and wellness retreat with our readers. Karkloof Spa, located just 24 kilometers from…

Spa Rituals

Be inspired by the rituals of the spa! Why do we use the word ritual. Quite simply because spa treatments are organised according to definite protocols, every act leading steadily and smoothly to another. Step by step, mind and body thus learn to adapt to a rhythm different from that of the outside world.

ISPA Releases New U.S. Spa Industry Statistics

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has released new statistics from the ISPA 2011 U.S. Spa Industry Study. ISPA commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct the survey which is updated every year with five key statistics crucial to the spa industry including revenue, spa visits, the number of spa locations, total employment in the industry and square…

Yoga is preventative medicine

If you are reading this, you probably have to carry your body around with you for another 50 years more or less, what condition do you want it in: heavy and deadweight, or light and comfortable? You probably clean out your car’s engine (or pay someone to do it) more often than you clean out…