https://www.scmp.com/rss/511292/feed Make the most of the holiday season with SCMP’s annual festive magazine en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Christmas may be over but that doesn’t mean the year-end party has to stop. If you’re spending the holiday season in Hong Kong, then why not (re)connect with friends and family at any of these newly launched brunches: Alto, Kyoto Joe and Porterhouse offer fantastic views over the city as well as decadent dishes. Musubi Hiro’s party brunch will keep your spirits high, tapas are on the menu at Murray Lane, while Amber offers a free-flow experience alongside its most famous dishes. Check out... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3161350/6-hong-kongs-best-holiday-brunch-deals-tapas-murray-ambers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3161350/6-hong-kongs-best-holiday-brunch-deals-tapas-murray-ambers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:00:23 +0000 One of the biggest joys of the holiday season has to be giving and receiving gifts. For those of you who are doing some last-minute (or, cough, late-to-the-party) shopping, we’ve rounded up some extra special luxury selections that are sure to wow your loved ones – from a limited edition Lady Gaga x Dom Pérignon champagne and an artistic Lady Dior bag, to stylish timepieces by Omega and even ultra-warm Canada Goose ski footwear to hit the slopes with. 1. Fancy Omega festive timepieces Omega... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160819/trendiest-gifts-fashion-and-luxury-connoisseurs-lady-gaga-x?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160819/trendiest-gifts-fashion-and-luxury-connoisseurs-lady-gaga-x?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:32:29 +0000 When you think of the perfect Christmas gift, something based on a bloody gore fest that makes you question your own morality may not immediately spring to mind, but then Squid Game was no normal TV series. The dystopian survival K-drama centres on a mysterious organisation that challenges 456 players from all walks of life – each deeply in debt – to play a series of children’s games. Win and they go home rich. Lose and they die. Doesn’t really give you a warm Christmassy feeling does it? But... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3159506/best-squid-game-christmas-gifts-fan-your-life-doll-alarm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3159506/best-squid-game-christmas-gifts-fan-your-life-doll-alarm?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:15:15 +0000 Finding fame early can do strange things to a developing mind, and no young actors are more affected by the spotlight than those who star in holiday movies – wheeled out year after year without fail, guaranteeing a lifetime of some notoriety whatever path you choose to later pursue. So where are they now? Many child actors from famous festive films quietly step away from Hollywood seeking a dose of normalcy. Others, like Thomas Brodie-Sangster of Love Actually, have continued to land starring... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159825/where-are-child-stars-best-christmas-movies-today-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159825/where-are-child-stars-best-christmas-movies-today-home?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:00:31 +0000 With winter well and truly on our doorstep, it’s time to check in with our skin and reassess what it needs for the cooler, drier weather. A common mistake people make is not adjusting their routine throughout the year. Even within the same season, the climate or your day’s activities may vary and call for different ways to care for your skin. Not quite sure how to do that? Here are some pointers. Have a core routine Get familiar with your own skin type and build a basic routine that consists of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159706/best-skincare-and-beauty-tips-winter-how-keep-your-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159706/best-skincare-and-beauty-tips-winter-how-keep-your-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:00:28 +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 The Christmas and New Year holiday season is a taxing time for some people. This year, many will feel extra stressed, with the option to visit family abroad not viable, partly due to Hong Kong’s strict quarantine policy when returning. To help, we reached out to five wellness experts to learn about key triggers, symptoms, and advice for alleviating stress. “We have already seen many clients who are seeking anxiety and stress support induced by travel restrictions and not knowing when they can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159248/how-beat-holiday-stress-and-anxiety-hong-kong-breathing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159248/how-beat-holiday-stress-and-anxiety-hong-kong-breathing?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Dec 2021 02:00:14 +0000 Whether you prefer to have a chill New Year’s Eve, party your way into 2022 or just leisurely brunch on the first day of the year, we’ve got you covered. Popinjays Welcome 2022 on the wonderful open terrace at Popinjays. For HK$1,588 (US$200), indulge in a five-course meal with dishes such as lobster and chestnut velouté, seared Atlantic sea bass and Wagyu beef with celeriac and wild mushrooms. Stay on or stop by for the countdown party with live DJ performances from 8pm onwards, priced at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159181/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-10-parties-ring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159181/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-10-parties-ring?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:40:50 +0000 With coronavirus and social distancing still ongoing concerns, entertaining at home has become a common practice – even in Hong Kong where space comes at a premium. And now the year’s most prominent entertaining season is just around the corner. If you really try, the holiday season can stretch from American Thanksgiving (at the end of November) right through Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, to Lunar New Year at the beginning of February. That’s a lot of entertaining. Standing tall among those is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158597/how-decorate-small-home-christmas-hong-kong-deck-halls-eco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158597/how-decorate-small-home-christmas-hong-kong-deck-halls-eco?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:14 +0000 December is the most wonderful time of the year for bars in Hong Kong. Okay, Rugby Sevens week might be even better for the tills but the festive period is still a time when people are looking to celebrate if not Christmas then the new year. From company end-of-year parties to celebratory tipples on December 31, there are plenty of excuses this month for visiting some of the city’s lauded bars. The last 12 months were something of a banner year for Hong Kong after hours scene. Not only did the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158310/hong-kongs-best-christmas-cocktails-warm-your-spirits-daily?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158310/hong-kongs-best-christmas-cocktails-warm-your-spirits-daily?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:35:08 +0000 “What are we having for dinner?” This question is a hundred times more important when Christmas comes about. Whether you want to celebrate Christmas Day with a lunch or dinner or the night before, the city is overflowing with options. We break down the offerings by different eateries to make the choice easier for you. Café Renaissance Kick-off your celebration of the Yuletide season with a plethora of seafood at the Christmas buffet (HK$658 for lunch, HK$828 for dinner) at Café Renaissance.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158166/hong-kongs-best-christmas-dinner-deals-2021-roast-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158166/hong-kongs-best-christmas-dinner-deals-2021-roast-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:35:28 +0000 The tightening of Hong Kong’s entry and quarantine rules amid the global threat of the Omicron coronavirus variant has led to a frenzy among travellers scrambling for hotel rooms to salvage their Christmas holiday plans. Since the government’s announcement on Monday, at least 16 countries have been added to the city’s high-risk Group A tier, over fears linked to the potentially more transmissible variant. They comprised nations which have reported Omicron cases, such as Canada and Australia, as... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3157941/omicron-variant-hong-kongs-tightened-quarantine-rules?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3157941/omicron-variant-hong-kongs-tightened-quarantine-rules?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:31 +0000