I Wasn’t much more sophisticated when backpacking in my teens, but a recent budget trip to Mexico alerted me to the new generation of gap year backpackers, who are lugging around designer rucksacks full of incredibly sophisticated skincare regimes that take hours to apply at the beginning and end of a hard day’s sightseeing and spring break parties, along with their laptops and mobile phones. Back in the eighties I had thought a Post Restante letter from my parents every six months was intrusive enough.

8-20 May 2008
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, UAE
the middle east’s spa and wellness industries are growing at an unprecedented rate with 1 7% year on year growth in the sector. Wellness & Spas Middle East is approaching its fifth edition, and is planning a reflective increase in numbers too. Over 140 exhibitors from 25 countries are expected this year, up from 115 exhibitors from 22 countries in 2007. Tied together with Beautyworld, the expo saw a 30% increase in visitors last year.

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The Monaco Spa Event 18-20 January 2008 Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo
the first day of the Monaco Spa Event dawned sunny, with blue skies framing the stunning Grimaldi Forum, a contemporary landmark set within the historic city of Monte Carlo.

china is predicted to become the world’s leading commercial entity in the future, and this prognosis is fuelling great interest on the part of businesses throughout the world. Keen to be part of the phenomenal growth, opportunities to initiate business relations with key companies in the country mean that events like Cosmoprof Shanghai are growing fast.

YOGA wear to by yogi
I would say what sets my brand apart is the spirit and energy that go into all phases of the production process.
It is important to me that the process be as positive as possible for all involved.