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iscovery Vitality, the leading Science based Wellness Programme will once again sponsor this years Annual Fitness Convention hosted by the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). This 6th Annual Discovery Vitality Convention Fitness Convention will take place from 20-22 August 2009 at the Vodaworld Conference Centre in Midrand, Gauteng.

The Major Event on the South Africa Wellness Monitor Calender provides health professionals, sports trainers, coaches, fitness instructors, exercise specialists and industry role-players opportunities to network, as the convention offers the platform to educate, motivate and create opportunities for everyone associated with the health and fitness industry in South Africa.

The theme for the 2009 Convention is

EDUCATION…..

MOTIVATION……..

OPPORTUNITY………

South Africa Health and Fitness Professionals will be educated on new health and wellness research, best wellness practices, wellness industry trends as well as latest training and exercise techniques provided by qualified Wellness Coaches of the Sports Science Institute of South Africa.

The balanced practical and theory-based presentations by top local and international presenters, will ensure that delegates leave the convention motivated, inspired and ready to share their new-found knowledge with their pupils in order to motivate them in turn to contribute to  healthier lifestyle practices in South Africa.

This is also the main reason why Discovery Vitality supports the convention.

As South Africa’s leading science-based wellness programme, Vitality has worked extensively with the Sports Science Institute to encourage people to change their behaviour to benefit their health. The programme encourages members to look after their personal health and wellbeing and looks at all aspects of a healthy lifestyle: nutrition, fitness as well as preventive screening and tests.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network and interact with fellow South African and international health and fitness professionals and create networking opportunities for sponsorships, health and fitness jobs or wellness businesses which would otherwise not have been possible.

The 6th Annual Discovery Vitality Fitness Convention promises to deliver all this and more.

Who can participate and How to register for the Event?

All health, fitness and sports professionals are invited to join us at this year’s convention. They can get more information and register for the event by contacting SSISA at:

Tel:           021 659 5705,

Email info@ssisa.com or

Website: www.ssisa.com.

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Located on Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has a spectacular view of Robben Island and is equipped with steam and therapy rooms and offers a range of fragrant aromatherapy massages and holistic treatments to stimulate muscle therapy and relax stressed guests. There are 5 treatment rooms and two specialised rooms for the Vichy Shower and Aromatherapy tub.

Cape Winelands Stop - The Steenberg Hotel and Golf Spa Resort in Constantia.

Situated a mere 20 minutes by car from the centre of Cape Town one such example. The spa farm resort known for its exquisite hospitality, wine, golf and history is nestled on the foothills of the magnificent Stone Mountains which provide the setting for a superb five star hotel. It is an understatement to say that is a beautiful destination. It combines the peace and serenity of exquisite accommodation amongst vineyards with a multi-faceted therapeutic spa service, an award winning winery and a 18-hole championship golf course.

The Garden Route Stop – The Pezula Resort Hotel Spa & Beauty Centre -

Knysna situated in a sheltered beach overlooks a nature reserve and a beautiful lagoon offering breathtaking views of the mountain and the ocean views. All reasons contributing to travellers referring to the experience as “simply heaven on earth”. Guests have access to spa and beauty treatments as well as access to private golf estate on an exclusive cliff-top retreat surrounded by bushes, trees and wild flowers teeming with birds and insects. .

The Eastern Cape Stop - A Bok’s Place Amazon Spa Guesthouse -

Glentana, Mossel Bay is the pride of the Eastern Cape. This facility owned by the former Springbok Rugby Team flyhalf, Braam van Straaten, blows it’s visitors away with tropical rain-forest mudpacks and personalized wellness treatments emphasizing rejuvenation, detoxification and healing.

The Kwazulu Natal Stop - the Falaza Game Park and Health Spa -

Hluhluwe combines the charm of a wild park and the rich Zulu cultural traditions to provide a breathtaking backdrop for the ultimate spa experience. The Health Spa, is the latest addition to the luxurious facilities at Falaza Game Park. It is just the place to connect with nature while rejuvenating mind, body and spirit.

Mpumalanga Stop – The Lalamuka Safari Spa Resort is located at Lions Sands Private Game Reserve in the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is fittingly named as the word “lalamuka” in the shangaan language means “unwind”. Facial therapies, reflexology, aromatheraphy, massages, aqua treatments are offered against the backdrop of sounds of the Big Five of the African forest. If your heart is not conquered by these natural settings nothing will.

The Gauteng Stop - The Westcliff Botanica Spa Suite Hotel,

Situated in the heart of Johannesburg’s lively, affluent and cosmopolitan suburb offers the visitor a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres as well as state of the art health and wellness amenities to pamper the mind, body and soul of the most demanding customers. The qualified staff specialize in a wide range of wellness treatments. Guests have a choice between two large indoor heated pools and two plunge pools as well as a modern executive gym.

The Limpopo Stop - Waterberg Bushveld Retreat & Hydro at Vaalwater in the Limpopo is a self-catering game lodge with a complete service offering. Guests relax at the spa following their morning and afternoon game viewing safaris. Guests have a choice between optional massage treatments and time at the Jacuzzi or sauna.

The North-Western Province Stop - Gary Player Health Spa - Sun City Resort located at the Gary Player Country Club is a the newest ultra luxurious health spa in south Africa. Whether you are an amateur or professional or amateur golfer this is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a wide range of treatments including Therapeutic treatments, Hydrotherapy, Vichy shower, Massage in the Norwestern province of South Africa.

Free State Stop - Smilin Thru Resort and Rock ridge Game Reserve situated in the rugged Free State Mountains bordering the unspoilt Vaal River is self-catering health and wellness resort. It is a mere hour’s drive from Johannesburg, 10 km from Parys and part of the world-renowned Vredefort Dome Heritage Site. It offers scenic landscapes, panoramic views, abundance of bird and wildlife. Enjoy fantastic fishing and rafting on the 2km of Vaal River frontage. The area is truly a nature lovers paradise with a uniqueness of being undiscovered, unspoilt and booming with possibilities. Activities range from hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, bird watching, game viewing, archaeological tours and antique shopping in historic Parys. This area is fast becoming an eco-playground and wellness venue.

The Northern Cape Stop – The Tswalu Luxury Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Northern Cape, home of the famous natural hoodia Kalahari dieting plant. It specializes in Elemis spa-therapies, body treatments & massages. Elemi has over 15 years experience in treating both men & women in the professional spa environment. Each spa-therapy has been developed using extensive clinical and scientific studies to ensure they show real results. The therapies offered by Elemis are designed to respect the body’s complex physiology and work in natural synergy with the skin, body & mind.

The Botswana Stop - Khwai River Lodge - Okavango Delta in Botswana over looks the vast Kwai river flood plains of the Okavango Delta in Botswana on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest. The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta on Earth. Instead of flowing into the sea, the annual flood of fresh water flows inland, spreading over 15 000km of the Kalahari sand in a maze of lagoons and channels. The Kwai region is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and the luxurious Khwai River Lodge and wellness resort offering massages, facials etc.

The Namibia Stop – The GocheGanas Nature Reserve and Wellness Village located just 29 km from Windhoek is Namibia’s prime health and wellness destination. This exotic Lodge and Wellness centre exemplifies the best “out of Africa” experiences with the customary unique Namibian hospitality. The Wellness Village consists of 11 specialist treatment rooms featuring state of the art equipment, a heated indoor swimming pool under a cathedral like masonry vault, an outdoor swimming pool on the Oasis Peninsula affording breathtaking views, a Granite Bath (cave sauna).

The Mozambique Stop - Pemba Beach Hotel is situated near the sleepy town of Pemba, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, approximately 240km from the border of Tanzania.

The Zambia Stop - The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa of Zambia is located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River at the majestic Victoria Falls in Zambia, Southern Africa. The Victoria Falls lend a spectacular backdrop to the exclusive David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa.

The Tanzania Stop - The Palms Zanzibar Resort of Tanzania is Nestled between tropical gardens and a white sandy beach, and provides a range of beautifully appointed facilities reflecting the warmth and character of the local architecture in an elegant yet relaxed setting.

The Mauritius Stop - Oberoi Mauritius African Wellness Health Spa Hotel offers luxurious accommodation with private lush gardens, dining gazebo and swimming pool. the Luxury Pavillions, Luxury Villas and Royal Villas also offer Free water sports, such as Water skiing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayak, Pedalos, Glass bottom boat, Scuba training (in swimming pool), as well as a complete range of health and wellness treatments.

The Seychelles Stop - The St Anne Fregate Health Spa Resort guarantees the sensation of being on a luxury paradise island in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean. Sainte Anne Resort, one of the finest in Seychelles is set on a 200 hectare private island, surrounded by the Indian Ocean. All suites are sea facing. You can spend your days discovering the island’s natural delights, take walks on the pristine beaches leaving only your own footprints behind you. The Resort is a mere 10 minutes boat ride from Mahé.

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Wellness Holidays in South Africa is fast catching up and replacing traditional reasons why people were coming to South Africa. The booming health and wellness services infrastructure and wellness travel offers in all the provinces, cities and rural areas of the country provide ample proof for it.

What is interesting is that though these establishments are at present still targeting foreign visitors paying in US Dollars and Euros, the trend is catching on with South Africans as well. Thanks in large measure to joint incentives offered  by travel industry operators like  South African Airways and the Spa Industry Association to allow for example SAA Voyager members to convert their miles into vouchers for use at various Spa Industry Association affiliated Spa resorts.

Warning though - a pampering weekend or day out at the Spa can be addictive - that at the least is what the industry hopes for as locals catch on regular wellness lifestyle practices and thus eliminate the seasonality of the industry depending on major european and north american holiday seasons.

For Europeans the latest trend is to front or back load their trip to South Africa with a few days in a health resort to unwind at the start of their holiday. Though the same time zone north-south flights eliminates jet-lag  a short wellness break allows them transition from the stress of work and daily routines in Europe to the  new  african settings at their holiday destination.

What can Europeans, Americans, other Africans and South African locals expect from a wellness holiday in South Africa?

What about a Beauty Make-over or Sculpel Holiday including a special weight-loss diet regimen which you can continue aftre the holidays. A regimen coupled with  personal fitness training sessions to firm up and tone the muscles in critical areas. Not to forget the dental and cosmetic surgery by the best in the world to charm your entourage with your new hollywood smile, remove the wrinkles, amplify the breast and shave off the nagging belly fat with a quick lypoplasty session.

All of this mixed up with daily visits to the skin, nail, toe and hair care estheticians and massage, saunas sessions as well as game viewing,  shopping and dining trips in the breathless  natural beautifull settings of world class resorts having nothing to envy to the best in the world.

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Not impressed you say - that’s for the girls - what about things for men?

Well what about a team building active wellness holidays including rafting, hiking, mountain biking and mountain climbing under the guidance of fitness and personal development coaches without sacrificing at the end of the day the relaxing Spa with massages, aromatherapy, Swedish body massages, skin and body treatment and the exclusive dinners and chats around a wilderness camp fire with inspirational though leaders. Yea the real food the mind, body and soul in enchanting Africa within audible distance of the lions and the hyenas pursuing their nightly prey.

Check out as well the Medical Wellness Holiday, Youth Learning Holiday as well as  Cultural Solidarity Holidays sponsored by companies in Europe and North America to allow individuals to share their skills with grassroots communities in developing countries. However, make sure to book your trips with specialized wellness tour and travel operators across Europe and in South Africa to avoid unpleasant surprises.

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