Well-Being
Is the Middle East the world’s next big wellness destination?
The region may be not commonly associated with luxury spa getaways, but several spectacular new resorts are channelling the healing powers of the desert
Will premium lab-grown caviar and foie gras be biotech’s newest gold mine?
Lab-grown caviar and foie gras could be biotech’s newest gold mine, as industry experts say, ‘being ethical is the new luxury’ – here’s what you need to know
5 royal beauty and wellness secrets, revealed – from bee facials to sun creams
With access to some of the world’s best beauty and wellness services, it’s no wonder many royals are blessed with flawless complexions – here’s how they do it
How to manage stress and your mental health at Christmas
Christmas is a time for making merry but for some, expectations and preparations can be overwhelming, and lead to distress … here’s how to ameliorate the anxiety
5 Hong Kong charities that need your time this Christmas
Volunteers are needed for a number of Hong Kong charities this festive season – here are five worthy organisations to help get good Samaritans started
How celebrity architect Geoffrey Bawa’s legacy lives on – in hotels
Sri Lanka’s most famous architect gifted his country with numerous beautiful buildings which defined a then-newly independent nation – now they’re being turned into hotels and resorts
Greener gastronomy: how Hong Kong fine dining finally embraced sustainability
For decades Hong Kong has fallen behind when it comes to the environment, but now many chefs are realising it’s time to make a difference – without compromising on taste
5 of the most successful celebrity-backed wellness brands, ranked
These companies have all profited by being linked to A-list names, but how does Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop stack up against Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company or Kate Hudson’s Fabletics?
Why are homebuyers snapping up yoga properties – and just what are they?
Wherever you lay your mat … buy a home in Bali, Indonesia or Phuket in southern Thailand and you are guaranteed to be within minutes of a yoga class, not to mention the beaches, clean air and healthy living
5 new hotels in Asia to add to your wellness getaway wish list
Whether its Dao by Dorsett’s plant library to encourage guests to nurture greenery or Melia Chiang Mai’s underwater-themed spa, wellness hotels are definitely having a moment
Fan Bingbing lost 6kg in 7 days from bigu fasting, but fans are upset
Despite telling netizens not to copy her extreme fast, Fan still posted her experience online to millions, courting controversy
Why luxury hotels are all about mental health in 2022
Plump pillows, great views, Michelin-starred restaurants, a five-star spa and … on-site mental health clinic? Why travellers now expect more than singing bowls from a wellness getaway
How Roganic is leading a sustainable dining revolution in Hong Kong
The winner of 100 Top Tables’ inaugural Sustainability Hero award uses a farm-to-fork approach to reduce its carbon footprint – and even introduced a four-day week for staff
Inside Khloe Kardashian’s incredible body transformation
It didn’t come easy – just how did the Keeping Up with the Kardashians transform her lifestyle and what are the health and fitness rules she lives by?
How Belinda Koo juggles her finance career, NGO, two brands … and motherhood
She’s an entrepreneur behind two wellness brands, an NGO founder and the MD of a wealth management company while being a mother of three – so how does Belinda Koo do it all?
8 sports stars who use marijuana – or make money from it
UFC stars Conor McGregor, Nick and Date Diaz all tout CBD products, but NFL legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Randy Moss both opened up about enjoying a smoke years ago
4 hotels going big for NYE so you don’t have to
Make it a new year to remember with signature celebrations at one of Hong Kong’s top hotels, from extra-special meals to holiday-themed spa pampering or even a staycation for charity
12 celebs who became mums after 40, from Sandra Bullock to Janet Jackson
Olivia Munn just welcomed her first child with John Mulaney at 41 – but from Janet Jackson (age 50) to Cameron Diaz (47), many more A-listers have recently started a family well into their fifth decade, and beyond
Living in a hotel? How branded residences became the next luxury property trend
The number of branded residences are expected to double by 2026, with Thailand and Vietnam catching up to the US quick as five-star living becomes a truly global trend
How to beat holiday stress and anxiety, according to wellness experts
How are your emotions affected in unusually stressful times? We spoke to 5 wellness experts as many of us gear up to spend the holidays away from family this Christmas season