Note 2 - Organization	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	(2) ORGANIZATION: Steiner Leisure Limited, a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of beauty, wellness and education, was incorporated in the Bahamas as a Bahamian international business company in 1995. In our facilities on cruise ships, at land-based spas, including at resorts and urban hotels, luxury Elemis® day spas, Bliss® premium urban day spas and at our Ideal Image laser hair removal centers, we strive to create a relaxing and therapeutic environment where guests can receive beauty and body treatments of the highest quality. Our services include traditional and alternative massage, body and skin treatment options, fitness, acupuncture, medi-spa treatments and laser hair removal. We also develop and market premium quality beauty products which are sold at our facilities, through e-commerce and third party retail outlets and other channels. We also operate 12 post-secondary schools (comprised of a total of 30 campuses) located in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.

Note 2 - Organization

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

(2) ORGANIZATION:

Steiner Leisure Limited, a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of beauty, wellness and education, was incorporated in the Bahamas as a Bahamian international business company in 1995. In our facilities on cruise ships, at land-based spas, including at resorts and urban hotels, luxury Elemis® day spas, Bliss® premium urban day spas and at our Ideal Image laser hair removal centers, we strive to create a relaxing and therapeutic environment where guests can receive beauty and body treatments of the highest quality. Our services include traditional and alternative massage, body and skin treatment options, fitness, acupuncture, medi-spa treatments and laser hair removal. We also develop and market premium quality beauty products which are sold at our facilities, through e-commerce and third party retail outlets and other channels. We also operate 12 post-secondary schools (comprised of a total of 30 campuses) located in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.