https://www.scmp.com/rss/509791/feed With the coronavirus pandemic halting all but essential travel outside Hong Kong, more and more Hongkongers have taken advantage of the raft of hotel discounts on offer and taken staycations in the city. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com As most of us celebrate the end of Hong Kong’s mask mandate, we should perhaps spare a thought for the opportunists mourning the end of a nice little three-year earner. In the early pandemic months, more than 200 Hong Kong companies making and supplying face masks were registered, as entrepreneurs anticipated a face-mask bonanza. But by the end of last year, just 20 remain, a number expected to fall further. In China, home to half the world’s face-mask production, the first five months of 2020... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3212132/spare-thought-makers-masks-and-vaccines-and-end-their-covid-windfall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3212132/spare-thought-makers-masks-and-vaccines-and-end-their-covid-windfall?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:45:10 +0000 Twenty-nine months without straightforward international travel may have you thinking that you have exhausted every possible staycation option, so it is no small pleasure (in a Stockholm syndrome kind of way) to have two new options to choose from in Hong Kong this summer. MGallery, a boutique wing of the Accor hotel group, recently opened its first hotels in the city, in Wan Chai and Tung Chung. We took a look at what they have to offer. MGallery: AKI Hong Kong Opened in July in a new silvery... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3187696/new-staycation-options-hong-kong-two-accor-boutique-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3187696/new-staycation-options-hong-kong-two-accor-boutique-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:15:16 +0000 When most people think of luxury hotels, they conjure up images of decadence: five-star fine dining, Egyptian cotton sheets and candlelit spas. An appointment with a mental health counsellor doesn’t immediately spring to mind. That could be changing though, as luxury hotels put more of a focus on mental health in their wellness offerings. As the world emerges from the pandemic, conversations about our mental well-being have become more prominent, with the World Health Organization revealing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3181795/why-luxury-hotels-are-all-about-mental-health-2022?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3181795/why-luxury-hotels-are-all-about-mental-health-2022?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:14:54 +0000 Hong Kong boatman Dong* is familiar with the sight of people heading for three houseboats moored next to each other at the Aberdeen typhoon shelter on weekends and public holidays. The visitors stay overnight to party on the boats which remain at the shelter, a base for fishermen in Southern district. This has been going on through the Covid-19 pandemic, when Hong Kong residents have not been able to travel. “It’s an open secret among us that these are guest houses on water because the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3177682/leisure-craft-or-floating-hotels-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3177682/leisure-craft-or-floating-hotels-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:19 +0000 This May 8, treat your mum to a day of all-round luxury, with everything from mouth-watering menus to high-end fragrances. Enjoy some precious bonding time at a luxurious hotel restaurant or give a little back to the No 1 woman in your life with premium relaxation experiences and delectable desserts. Here are our picks of top Mother’s Day treats. Grand Hyatt’s French GourMay cuisine and staycation If you have a hankering for a Gallic gastronomic adventure, head to Grand Hyatt Hong Kong for its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3176583/where-celebrate-mothers-day-hong-kong-grand-hyatt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3176583/where-celebrate-mothers-day-hong-kong-grand-hyatt?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 May 2022 05:10:26 +0000 We love our mothers every day of the year, of course, not just on May 8, but it’s not every day that our favourite restaurants and hotels are primed to help us spoil them too. In Hong Kong, plenty of venues are pulling out all the stops for Mother’s Day – here are some of our top recommendations. 1. Aqua Luna’s Mother’s Day Dim Sum Cruise Hong Kong’s iconic Aqua Luna junk is offering a special Mother’s Day Dim Sum Cruise with yum cha delights and a specially made dessert created by the chefs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3175995/best-hong-kong-mothers-day-treats-2022-extravagant-dinners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3175995/best-hong-kong-mothers-day-treats-2022-extravagant-dinners?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:00:23 +0000 When Jason Kei took his son on a round-the-island cycling tour of Taiwan over Easter in 2019, he did not expect to have to fix a flat tyre on the very first day. The Hong Kong native and father of four had organised the trip around the Chinese island as a kindergarten graduation gift for his eldest son, Colin – then aged six. They spent over an hour that day making repairs, with Jason removing and replacing the rear wheel and Colin pumping up the new tyre. For the next 11 days, the pair rode... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3174258/12-day-cycling-road-trip-taught-boy-6-resilience-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3174258/12-day-cycling-road-trip-taught-boy-6-resilience-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:15:16 +0000 You’ve got those lockdown blues. You’re suffering Covid crabbiness. What you need is some pandemic pampering. You may not be able to travel, but that just means you can explore some of the fabulous home-grown experiences here in the city. And for a staycation that lingers in the memory right up until the next time you splurge on a city break, we’ve picked out five of Hong Kong’s more unusual getaways. 4 new Hong Kong restaurants rated – from local favourites to French/Japanese fusion Note: While... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3165830/hong-kongs-5-most-unusual-staycations-yoga-yacht-peninsulas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3165830/hong-kongs-5-most-unusual-staycations-yoga-yacht-peninsulas?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:00:22 +0000 We’ve rounded up the best, most amorous Valentine’s deals in Hong Kong, from rose petal baths and private champagne dinners to vintage photography sessions, X-rated escapes and singles nights. All prices include taxes. In the mood for love? Ever wanted to recreate the passion between Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Man-yuk in the Wong Kar-wai classic In the Mood for Love? Then pack your cheongsam and Brylcreem and head to the Eaton Hotel, in Yau Ma Tei. This hip hotel has a Valentine’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3165130/mood-love-eight-valentines-day-hotel-packages-couples-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3165130/mood-love-eight-valentines-day-hotel-packages-couples-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:15:15 +0000 This year marks another winter holiday season sans travel. But luckily for us, Hong Kong’s top hotels have a bevy of festive staycations to choose from. So treat yourself and get away from home for a while … Staycation for Good at Rosewood Hong Kong For those who want to give back to the community during the holiday season, this is the staycation for you. From December 18 to 20, the three-day stay is full of programmes that will fill little ones with the joy of giving as well as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159711/12-hong-kong-staycations-book-christmas-four-seasons-family?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159711/12-hong-kong-staycations-book-christmas-four-seasons-family?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:30 +0000 If there’s one thing we love more than knowing the best staycation deals in Hong Kong, it’s finding the best pet-friendly hotels in the city. After our wellness-focused staycation round-up last month, we’re bringing you a list of the best pet-themed packages that’ll give you a fun-filled staycation adventure with your pawsome buddy. Expect lots of pet puns throughout – fur real. Top dog: 6 stylish designer pet accessories for autumn If you want … a furry fun picnic What: The Ritz-Carlton Hong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3150588/hong-kongs-5-most-pet-friendly-hotels-and-staycations-ritz?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3150588/hong-kongs-5-most-pet-friendly-hotels-and-staycations-ritz?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:00:19 +0000 The hotel staycation is something we have become all too familiar with, but now there’s a new version of the pandemic-related holiday trend in Hong Kong – the “farmcation”. The city may not have any hotels set in a working farm, but there is an increasing number of packages that include visits to farms or nature based excursions. 5 Chinese celebrities with foreign citizenships … but which 2 gave them up? Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel Experience the “family farmcation” package at Sheraton... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3149332/farmcation-hong-kong-staycations-farm-or-nature-visits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3149332/farmcation-hong-kong-staycations-farm-or-nature-visits?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:27:16 +0000 Hong Kong’s stringent quarantine requirements have created a brand new and growing market for pandemic-battered cruise operator Genting Hong Kong: expats who are unable to travel. In the last month Dream Cruises, one of the lines owned by Genting, has operated 15 “cruises to nowhere”, taking some 20,000 passengers on two- or three-day round trips into international waters. “The current situation of restricted travel has provided us with the opportunity to tap into this market as limited vacation... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3147640/hong-kongs-cruise-nowhere-proves-hit-expats-stranded-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3147640/hong-kongs-cruise-nowhere-proves-hit-expats-stranded-coronavirus?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:59:03 +0000 In these pandemic times when most of us have been grounded by unpredictable quarantine rules, staycations have been the only way to fool ourselves into thinking we are escaping, if only for 24 hours. So when the invitation to try out the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong’s newly renovated Grand Harbour-view Suite came, we were more than happy to jump at the chance to pack our little carry-on. The past two years have not been kind to the Hong Kong tourism sector, with the double whammy of both social... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3147306/does-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kongs-new-look-live-hype?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3147306/does-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kongs-new-look-live-hype?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:23:21 +0000 If you’ve been following our best staycation round-ups for July and August, then you’ll like the one we’ve put together for you this month, which centres around wellness. Now that summer madness is drawing to a close, it’s time for us to get more in tune with our minds and bodies. Here are some of the best staycations in the city that will give your mental and physical well-being a boost. How the world’s largest boat sank in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour If you need … sleep What: Asaya’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3146628/hong-kongs-best-staycation-deals-wellness-sheraton-tung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3146628/hong-kongs-best-staycation-deals-wellness-sheraton-tung?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:16 +0000 With the border having been closed for almost 18 months, Hong Kong’s hoteliers have had to come up with more inventive ways to tempt locals through their doors. And now they’re pulling out all the stops to encourage Hongkongers to blow their consumption vouchers on a staycation like no other. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the cleverest, most creative deals in the city. All of the hotels featured accept payment via Alipay, Tap & Go and WeChat Pay HK, but can’t take Octopus. All of the prices... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3145753/have-some-hong-kong-staycation-fun-playing-pac-man-retro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3145753/have-some-hong-kong-staycation-fun-playing-pac-man-retro?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Aug 2021 02:15:04 +0000 The return of more stringent travel restrictions in Hong Kong is likely to weigh on the city’s battered hotels sector, which is expected to record among the slowest recoveries in Asia, analysts said. In a U-turn on Monday, the Hong Kong government ended what could be the world’s shortest relaxation of quarantine rules and put the United States and 14 other countries in a high-risk category for Covid-19. Arrivals from these countries will now be required to undergo a 21-day quarantine, rising... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3145321/hong-kong-quarantine-u-turn-sucker-punch-battered-hotels-sector?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3145321/hong-kong-quarantine-u-turn-sucker-punch-battered-hotels-sector?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:30:16 +0000 Do you find it boring doing endless sit-ups, planks and resistance-band exercises to keep your core strong? If so, now you can kick things up a notch at The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s Mandarin Spa, which is offering a new class in the hotel’s swimming pool that has you doing those exercises on a board floating on water and trying to keep your balance in the process. This “Aquafit Float” class is reminiscent of one I took more than two years ago at its sister hotel, the Landmark Mandarin... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3145160/core-exercise-workout-water-advanced-exercises-abs-back?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3145160/core-exercise-workout-water-advanced-exercises-abs-back?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:15:13 +0000 Remember the halcyon days of jet-setting to a resort with the kids during the summer holidays? You arrive with the brood in tow and all you had to worry about was when to eat, because you’ve selected a holiday destination with the most important feature – a kids’ club. While travel is still a pipe dream for most now, the folks at Rosewood Hong Kong have gone all-out to recreate the lofty experiences of a resort-style holiday and, most importantly, to offer new experiences for the kiddies! So... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3142814/rosewood-hong-kongs-summer-camp-kids-worth-it-family?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3142814/rosewood-hong-kongs-summer-camp-kids-worth-it-family?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:35:23 +0000 The coming wine and food festival will boast spectacular ocean views if talks prove successful between tourism authorities and a company offering a “cruise to nowhere” for residents stuck in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 pandemic. Genting Cruise Lines said the tie-up made sense given the keen interest in its cruises, which were sold out for the next two weeks, and the fact the expo organisers had not secured a venue. “They don’t have a physical venue onshore … for the Wine & Dine Festival, so we... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3142914/operator-cruise-nowhere-floats-proposal-hold-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3142914/operator-cruise-nowhere-floats-proposal-hold-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:26:12 +0000 Justin Ma, the 29-year-old heir of the family that controls Tai Sang Land Development, hopes to ramp up investment in hospitality, in a break from the investment strategy of the 53-year-old company, which is better known for industrial buildings, shops and office buildings in Hong Kong. Ma founded Yulan Group, a company focused on the hospitality segment, in 2019, and it is now operating two hotels, the 46-room the Figo in Sheung Wan and the newly opened 187-room Arca in Wong Chuk Hang. “Where... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3140430/scion-hong-kong-warehousing-firm-tai-sang-steps-hospitality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3140430/scion-hong-kong-warehousing-firm-tai-sang-steps-hospitality?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:31:06 +0000 It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions have boosted the demand for staycations. If you have been scouring the web for staycation deals in Hong Kong, we’ve rounded up some of the newest and most interesting packages for every type of person. Hong Kong’s Peak Tram, then and now: what can we expect from its upgrade? If you … want to leave Hong Kong (in a manner of speaking) What: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s City and Sea Staycation Why: ’Tis the season for junk trips... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3137908/hong-kongs-best-summer-staycation-deals-helicopter-tour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3137908/hong-kongs-best-summer-staycation-deals-helicopter-tour?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:22:02 +0000 Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has warned of the traps of staycation bookings after receiving complaints over a sea view suite with no view, and from a guest who took a cat to a pet-friendly hotel but was told only dogs were allowed. The Consumer Council said on Tuesday it had received 10 complaints relating to staycation bookings in the first five months this year. There were 16 complaints last year, when staying at local hotels became popular with Hongkongers given the Covid-19 travel... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3137398/beware-hong-kong-hotels-staycation-traps-warns-citys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3137398/beware-hong-kong-hotels-staycation-traps-warns-citys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:45:15 +0000 “Adapt, adjust, accommodate,” a phrase traditionally associated with Eastern Yogic philosophy, has become an important mantra for the hotel industry over the past year. Operators have been forced to adapt quickly to survive, adjust the nature of service, and stay in line with their ultimate service of accommodating guests. The Covid-19 pandemic brings continued challenges for the industry. While countries with strong domestic markets such as the US, China and Australia have seen some rebound,... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3137209/new-trends-emerge-hotel-operators-embrace-adapt-adjust-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3137209/new-trends-emerge-hotel-operators-embrace-adapt-adjust-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000 With travel bubbles proving about as robust as soap bubbles and the thrill of hotel staycations beginning to pall, savvy Hongkongers are taking to holidaying at home. Or rather, at someone else’s home. Relatively simple to organise, almost free and eminently sociable, home swapping could become this summer’s dominant holiday trend. Either by following up on word-of-mouth recommendations or, more usually, browsing online, swappers – families, couples, singletons – match up mutually agreeable... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3136019/home-swapping-and-why-these-people-love-living-others?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3136019/home-swapping-and-why-these-people-love-living-others?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jun 2021 02:15:08 +0000 Kelly Le is convinced her quality of life improved after she moved to Hong Kong’s Lamma Island in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic last year. The media industry employee used to share a small flat with two others in trendy Kennedy Town, on Hong Kong Island, paying about HK$4,500 (US$580) a month. When her job became completely remote during the pandemic, she found it a challenge to work from her tiny bedroom. “I had only a bed, table and wardrobe,” recalled the 26-year-old from mainland China.... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3134488/coronavirus-drives-more-hong-kong-away-crowds-open-spaces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3134488/coronavirus-drives-more-hong-kong-away-crowds-open-spaces?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 May 2021 08:49:57 +0000 Not so long ago you would have been hard pushed to find any pet-friendly accommodation in Hong Kong. Now, a year into the age of Covid-19, with borders closed and no end in sight to restrictions on international travel, dozens of hotels are rolling out the red carpet for pets. To sniff out the best deals, I packed my case and borrowed my brother’s family dog, Piper, an adoptee from Hong Kong Dog Rescue. Together, we set out in search of the paw-fect holiday at home. All per-night prices include... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3128611/luxe-dog-beds-canine-caviar-photo-shoots-pet-staycations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3128611/luxe-dog-beds-canine-caviar-photo-shoots-pet-staycations?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:45:11 +0000 All year round, luxury brands present their latest speciality pieces and exquisite experiences to the world. And here at STYLE, we present a monthly round-up of the top-notch lifestyle happenings you need to know about, from new openings to new menus, a new sustainable luxury project and even a new book for your reading list. The Langham x Tumi – baggage free After a travel-less 2020, most of us can’t even remember where our prized suitcases are stored any more. Hotels are rolling out... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3128752/tods-tumi-and-lalique-offer-new-luxury-lifestyle-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3128752/tods-tumi-and-lalique-offer-new-luxury-lifestyle-products?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:27:40 +0000 Easter is here, and while vaccination efforts are ongoing, the reality hit us all long ago that here in Hong Kong borders will remain closed for yet another holiday. So while we wait until we can make travel plans and visit loved ones abroad again, we’re forced to look closer to home for ways to relax and satiate the boundless energy and curiosity of our offspring. So, with a young son in tow, I decided to test out The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong’s creative new Aviation Academy staycation. 6 Easter... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3127711/ritz-carlton-hong-kong-and-junior-aviation-academy-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3127711/ritz-carlton-hong-kong-and-junior-aviation-academy-team?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:44:08 +0000 While we wait for digital vaccine passports and the prospect of travel becoming a reality again later in 2021, it’s no surprise that you’re scouting some of the best leisure activities in town. Some of you might already have gone on a staycation with your loved one, but it’s less likely that you’ve taken your children along for the ride. And Easter is one time you won’t want to break up the family. Luckily, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong just launched its new Kids Fun Staycation. The family... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127126/giveaway-easter-staycation-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127126/giveaway-easter-staycation-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong-win?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:27:10 +0000 We might all be stuck at home this Easter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t live it up a little – yup, we’re talking staycations. Take a look at STYLE’s pick of the hottest luxury hotel packages, packed with dining deals and activities, whether for fun with the family or an idyllic escape. Would you pay US$100,000 for a taste of true Antarctic wilderness? Rosewood Hong Kong Rosewood is celebrating Easter with some fabulous staycations. For a restful break, the Springtime Escape offers two nights... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3126570/6-luxury-hong-kong-easter-staycation-deals-ritz-carlton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3126570/6-luxury-hong-kong-easter-staycation-deals-ritz-carlton?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:19 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has placed unparalleled demands on modern health care systems. Fearful of contracting the virus, many people have steered clear of hospitals and avoided doctor’s waiting rooms for all but urgent health issues. Private clinics have seen a precipitous drop in clients, including The Central Surgery, a day surgery centre in Hong Kong, which saw its business more than halve in the first half of 2020. “It began to improve after June, but then came the third and fourth... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3116296/medical-staycations-offered-hong-kong-clinic-and-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3116296/medical-staycations-offered-hong-kong-clinic-and-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:45:08 +0000 No, travel isn’t a thing again yet – but you can still make the most of the holidays. STYLE has sniffed out a few exclusive ways to make up for not being able to jet off to see family or have a true winter break this Christmas. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is offering a grand deluxe staycation package that gets you the suite at the very top of the hotel to yourself, including a five-course meal by Michelin-starred chefs. Speaking of food, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong is presenting a new steak menu called... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3115691/covid-19-keeping-you-hong-kong-christmas-head-over-la?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3115691/covid-19-keeping-you-hong-kong-christmas-head-over-la?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:40:48 +0000 Seeing the Northern Lights has always been high on my bucket list, and this week I’ve finally seen them – at The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong. OK, fine, that was stretching the truth to a shameless extent, but it’s the year of Covid-19 travel bans and I’ll take what I can get. As it is, channelling Nordic Christmas spirit at the “Grand Dame of the Far East” has its definite charms. The Festive World – A Nordic Inspiration package is available throughout December until January 3, and we begin... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112586/despite-covid-19-travel-bans-northern-lights-were-still?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112586/despite-covid-19-travel-bans-northern-lights-were-still?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:50:55 +0000 Christmas is coming and like all families dealing with the uncertainty that has been a constant theme in 2020, the holiday season is yet another thing we have to tackle differently this year. Hong Kong is faring very well compared to many other cities around the world and we are thankful to be blessed with our health. Nonetheless, with Zoom classes and what looks like stricter restrictions returning, it’s going to take something special to break the monotony of pandemic-era life. With this in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112094/family-staycation-mandarin-oriental-hong-kong-chocolate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112094/family-staycation-mandarin-oriental-hong-kong-chocolate?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:05:15 +0000 Weddings and honeymoons might look a little different in 2020, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate in style. Honeymooning at home offers up a wealth of options – from five-star city breaks to carefully curated intimate moments for you and your loved one. Check out the Hong Kong hotels offering up romantic staycation packages for newlyweds. Year-round workcations? How Covid-19 is transforming luxury travel The Royal Garden The Royal Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui is a five-star hotel that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3111074/no-singapore-travel-bubble-hong-kong-hotels-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3111074/no-singapore-travel-bubble-hong-kong-hotels-best?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:00:19 +0000 Revenge dining is happening, but in a good way! Hongkongers are re-embracing the freedom to dine out – responsibly of course – and the city even has several newly opened restaurants to get excited about. The latest additions to Hong Kong’s restaurant scene include a medley of innovative concepts, from authentic Nyonya cuisine from Malaysia to Italian-Filipino fusion. We’re particularly excited by the Michelin-starred tempura concept opening up on the top floor of Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3105273/7-hot-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-dining-restrictions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3105273/7-hot-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-dining-restrictions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2020 06:00:10 +0000 Hong Kong’s third coronavirus wave might have eased and local demand might have risen during the recent public holiday, but the city’s hotel operators are not taking any chances and remain cautious in what is still a challenging market. Some have opened their properties after delays, while others have postponed launches and will follow developments around the pandemic before deciding on welcoming guests. Urbanwood Ap Lei Chau, which has 50 rooms, opened last month after a delay. “We originally... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3104368/hong-kong-hoteliers-cautious-about-openings-even-third-coronavirus-wave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3104368/hong-kong-hoteliers-cautious-about-openings-even-third-coronavirus-wave?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:00:22 +0000 We’re at the W Hong Kong and my dog Brooke has no idea why she’s suddenly so popular. Granted, she’s the more sociable one of my pets – one of my cats hates human beings in general and the other is grounded for hissing at Rami Malek – so it’s fallen to Brooke to experience the hotel’s Pets Are Welcome (PAW) programme. At 15.3kg, Brooke is just over the weight limit of 15kg – which seems to be standardised across Hong Kong’s pet-friendly hotels – but I manage to convince the powers that be that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3103705/should-staycations-include-pets-we-review-w-hong-kongs-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3103705/should-staycations-include-pets-we-review-w-hong-kongs-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2020 08:00:06 +0000 Despite talk of travel bubbles and potential Covid-19 vaccines, most people in Hong Kong have resigned themselves to the fact that they won’t be holidaying abroad any time soon. Being stuck in Hong Kong is, however, starting to look up thanks to the rise of luxury staycations. The hospitality and tourism industries have taken a battering for months – visitor arrivals in July 2020 dropped almost 100 per cent compared to the previous year – and the city’s top hoteliers are now focused on serving... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3100808/personal-trainer-chef-meal-planning-staycations-themed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3100808/personal-trainer-chef-meal-planning-staycations-themed?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:30:06 +0000 Hong Kong’s Ocean Park will introduce camping, hiking and yoga experiences in October to tap the evolving “staycation” market amid the coronavirus crisis, its new chairman has said, adding that he does not expect the loss-making business to be profitable in a year. The park will also suspend the whole of its annual Halloween festival for the first time since its launch in 2001 due to uncertainties arising from the pandemic, but will roll out discount tickets after reopening. New Ocean Park head... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3101026/hong-kongs-ocean-park-tap-staycation-market-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3101026/hong-kongs-ocean-park-tap-staycation-market-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:59:36 +0000 A staycation at one of Hong Kong’s five-star hotels is all well and good if your workplace hasn’t been hit by slower sales, pay cuts and furloughs. For those who have been affected, or who are being more prudent during the pandemic, the good news is there are plenty of charming getaways among the city’s smaller boutique inns and lodgings. So lower your luxury expectations and consider these overnight stays, all of which are under HK$1,000 (US$130) a night. The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3097250/eight-best-staycation-deals-hong-kong-hotels-under-hk1000?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3097250/eight-best-staycation-deals-hong-kong-hotels-under-hk1000?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:45:17 +0000 School’s out for summer and the Covid-19 crisis has put paid to any hope of jetting abroad, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a memorable family holiday. If there’s one thing the pandemic has given us, it’s the chance to explore our city with fresh eyes for its scenic corners, fascinating geography and rich culture. From brilliant wellness breaks and the learning of new skills to camping and cycling, Hong Kong offers an incredible range of things to see and do – any further Covid-19 measures... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3092253/best-staycations-hong-kong-families-outbound?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3092253/best-staycations-hong-kong-families-outbound?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:15:13 +0000 We may not be able to travel much these days, but to if you want a break from the mundane, there are plenty of staycation options in town to satisfy your wanderlust. Not only are these hotels fantastic, but their restaurants and facilities are stellar as well. So if you want to stay, spa and eat well, here are some urban escapes that will whisk your mind and soul away to comfort and bliss. There are 12 types of traveller – which are you? The St. Regis Hong Kong If understated luxury is your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3086725/7-hong-kong-staycations-make-you-feel-youre-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3086725/7-hong-kong-staycations-make-you-feel-youre-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 May 2020 08:00:15 +0000 Hong Kong’s hotel operators are looking at new ways to beat seven months of downturn, including tapping the staycation market with hard to resist discount package deals. Far East Consortium International, which operates nine hotels comprising 2,867 hotel rooms in Hong Kong, is among those pursuing staycationers. “We felt the impact after October as mainland tourist arrivals dropped a lot,” said Winnie Chiu, executive director of Far East, adding that mainland tourists account for about 50 per... https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3044810/hong-kong-hotels-target-staycations-citys-tourism-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/hong-kong-china/article/3044810/hong-kong-hotels-target-staycations-citys-tourism-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:15:10 +0000 Getting into a new health routine is a common New Year’s resolution, but maintaining it for the rest of the year often turns out to be the kicker. For 2020, perhaps it’s time to look past the fickle fitness fads and get into something a little more enduring. Luckily for us, Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong just opened – and it offers the most comprehensive integrated urban wellness programme in the city. 8 Hong Kong spas where the facials and massages will help you reboot For a truly holistic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3043634/style-edit-why-new-asaya-lodges-rosewood-hong-kong-ideal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3043634/style-edit-why-new-asaya-lodges-rosewood-hong-kong-ideal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:00:08 +0000 Hong Kong’s tourism industry is suffering its worst downturn in more than a decade as anti-government protests, now in their 17th week, continue to rock the city. Tourist numbers are down – dropping 40 per cent in August from the same time last year, according to Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. As a way to boost the sagging industry some hotels are offering staycation packages to city residents. The Langham Holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card can take advantage of the Starry... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3031348/hong-kongs-best-luxury-hotel-staycation-packages-amid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3031348/hong-kongs-best-luxury-hotel-staycation-packages-amid?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:15:10 +0000 Taking a staycation in one of Hong Kong’s luxury hotels is a great way to unwind without having to travel far. After a couple of days, you definitely leave feeling relaxed and very much pampered. The St. Regis Hong Kong  The hotel: Designed by Hong Kong wunderkind and interior designer Andre Fu, this 129-room hotel includes elements of old Hong Kong such as the lighting fixtures that pay homage to the city’s old gas lamps and wall panels reminiscent of Chinese shop shutters. Its impeccable... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3025099/spa-treatments-sea-views-and-garden-yoga-we-review-3-five?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3025099/spa-treatments-sea-views-and-garden-yoga-we-review-3-five?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Sep 2019 05:00:14 +0000 In search of some much-needed R&R, Hongkongers routinely travel to Bali or Thailand to luxuriate by resort-style pools interspersed with soothing spa treatments. Or you could stay right here and find the same relaxing staycation, avoiding the tedium of even short-distance air travel. At Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, mid-week or weekend guests can join the long-staying serviced suite residents to enjoy full use of the palm-fringed pool with waiter service from the poolside bar. Inside,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/hong-kong-staycation/article/2110265/stay-and-be-pampered-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/hong-kong-staycation/article/2110265/stay-and-be-pampered-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Sep 2017 02:12:13 +0000 You don’t have to be an out-of-towner to find a reason to stay awhile at one of Hong Kong’s swank, designer-inspired serviced apartments. A sojourn in the city makes a welcome break from everyday routine, and the experience is all the finer when a top name is behind the interior décor. Should you care to snuggle into Frette bed linen beneath a goose down doona, sip wine from crystal stemware or luxuriate in a Hansgrohe rain shower, a serviced suite at 99 Bonham, Sheung Wan, operated by National... https://www.scmp.com/property/article/2055107/take-art-inspired-staycation-one-hong-kongs-boutique-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/property/article/2055107/take-art-inspired-staycation-one-hong-kongs-boutique-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:27:31 +0000