BSXI HYDRO SPA EXCELLS IN THE LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES SOUTH AFRICAN SPA AWARDS 2006

It is no longer a kept secret that Spas are the word and experience that people cannot be with out, they are a lifestyle and a vital element to finding balance and relaxation within our lives. They are the keys to finding a sense of well-being, and a sanctuary where one can escape and a place to unwind. South Africa has seen a phenomenal growth in the Spa sector, and the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Sanitas Per Aquas (S.P.A) Awards was established to honour this flourishing market and those who excel in their field. The second Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards was hosted by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa in association with Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Paris, on Sunday the 25th of June 2006, at The Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg.

Through the success of the 2005 awards, the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards have shown tremendous growth.

The 2006 Spa Awards consisted of four (4) Categories, with the introduction of the Safari Spa and Unique Spa Concept Categories. In addition to the Day Spa and Resort/Hotel Spa Categories (including Country Hotels, Guest Houses and Resorts).

BSXI Hydro Spa most certainly excelled being selected as a finalist in the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Day Spa Category. BSXI Hydro Spa is a quiet refuge where one’s body adjusts to the relaxing environment that addresses one’s every need. This personalised urban day spa, allows one to escape and capture a small piece of heaven. Other finalists in this category included

Octavia’s Sensorium, Casa Mia Health Spa and s.k.i.n Wellness Spa – V & A Waterfront. The winner of the Day Spa Category was Life Day Spa.

Winners and Finalists in the other categories were:

Unique Spa Concept:

Winner: Angsana Spa at The Vineyard Hotel

Finalists: Woodlands Wellness Centre at Forum Homini Boutique Hotel, Spa Ilâhi, Mangwanani African Day Spa, Ingwenya African Spa and Indigo Fields African Day Spa.

Safari Spa Category:

Winner: Wellness Centre at Thanda Private Game Reserve

Finalists: Witwater Spa at Witwater Safari Lodge and Camelot Spa at Pestana Kruger Lodge

Resort/Hotel Spa Category:

Winner: AltiraSpa at the Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel

Finalists: Kievits Kroon Country Estate & Spa, Camelot Spa at Le Franschhoek Hotel, Fordoun, and Sanctuary Spa at The Twelve Apostles Hotel.

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques would like to congratulate BSXI Hydro Spa, as they continue to excel in providing the South African community with the keys to relaxation and wellness.