Treat him to a night at the Peninsula hotel. Hong Kong ID card holders are eligible for the discounted rate of $2,325 a night for two, including tax and service, Rolls-Royce transfer, American breakfast, access to the Peninsula Spa and 20 per cent discounts in all bars and restaurants. Call 2315-3112.

Soothe away his worries with a one-hour facial at the men-only salon Skin Clinique by Su (3/F, Loke Yow Building, 50-52 Queen's Road Central). Present this Diversions column and get a 50 per cent discount ($240). Offer is valid until the end of June. Call 2522-7999. For custom-made Italian shoes, visit Jeffrey Neal (16, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2302-1558).

A 'scanner' will take a 3-D impression of his foot and select the closest fit - width, length, insole, outsole - in the colour and style of his choice from 4,500 sample pairs ($1,800-$2,500). Delivery in three weeks. Women's shoes are also available. Buy him a year's subscription to his favourite magazine. Far East Media imports more than 200 titles from Britain, the United States, Australia, France and Singapore. Phone 2555-0431.