The Monaco Spa Event: My First Spa Trip in 2008

The Monaco Spa Event: My First Spa Trip in 2008
By Susie Ellis

Now that our major trend predictions for 2008 have been announced, I get to spend some time looking ahead to 2008 in terms of my travel schedule. One of the most exciting trips looks like it will be right in the beginning – the Monaco Spa Event, January 18th-20th! I spoke at this event last year, but this year I am just an attendee, which always makes my trip just a little less stressful.

What I love about the Monaco Spa event is that it is very targeted. It is luxury. Like Monaco itself, it has a certain cachet. And how fun to be part of it for a few days. The event takes place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo – that’s the very-often photographed glass structure right on Monaco’s Larvotto Seafront.

Although I do look forward to viewing all of the interesting displays (the European spa product companies have magnificent showcases), my favorite part of the event is the conference. This year they are calling it a Symposium – and it has taken on an entirely new level. The logistics are being handled by a different team and can’t even be compared to the former format: 3 days of smart programming with some very high level (and new!) speakers. I’ll share more details about it in my next blog but thought you might enjoy a quick glimpse.

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