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A rendering of Lunar Rainbow by Phoebe Hui at The Peninsula Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Art Basel

More than afternoon tea: check out The Peninsula and V&A collab at the hotel

The Peninsula Hong Kong paired up with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum to bring museum-quality art installations to its spaces, redefining the luxury hotel experience and celebrating Asian artists.

Tourism

Eating, shopping and entertainment highlights in London’s Regent Street

Food and Drinks

Drink in Focus: 1881 at DarkSide

Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, March 23-29

Experience the Hong Kong Sevens at the new Kai Tak stadium, enjoy free art exhibitions at Tai Kwun Contemporary, try a Bruce Lee cocktail, or relish two-Michelin-starred Arbor’s latest tasting menu.

The New Zealand vs France men’s final of the Hong Kong Sevens 2024, the last time the event was to be held at Hong Kong Stadium before moving to its new home at Kai Tak. Photo: Elson Li
Food and Drinks

Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

The awards highlighted the industry’s dedication to quality, creativity and responsible practices, and recognised exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals.

Asia travel

Indian royal palaces now transformed into luxury escapes

These hotels offer luxurious stays that blend historical charm with cultural insights into the country’s royal heritage.

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Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 20-22

Sip Jakarta’s best at The St. Regis Bar, try classic New Orleans cocktails at DarkSide and Filipino food-and-drink pairings by Dara at Not 2 Sweet.

The St. Regis Bar Jakarta’s Paulo Naranjo will work a guest shift at The St. Regis Bar Hong Kong, featuring this Lawyer’s Sour Deal cocktail. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Want to be a guest of royalty? India has a variety of heritage-rich options

India’s erstwhile royals are opening their palaces and using their influence to attract tourists and promote the heritage of their historical kingdoms.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet billionaire Vlad Doronin, the ‘Russian James Bond’ behind Aman hotels

Vladislav Doronin, CEO of the ultra-luxurious Aman Resorts, just sold his Miami-area home for a whopping US$120 million – so who is he exactly?

Asia travel

The best 8 hotels in Malacca to stay at – our guide to Malaysia’s historic gem

Draw coconut water at The Coco Journey, stay in art deco refinement at the Liu Men Hotel, or live it up at a Courtyard by Marriott or DoubleTree by Hilton.

Malacca’s top 8 hotels, from heritage properties to family resorts to green, glamping retreats. Photo: @themajesticmalacca/Instagram
Bangkok

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury

Situated on Bangkok’s famous Wireless Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok features 260 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain.

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury. Photo: Handout
Melbourne

Review | How Melbourne Place pays tribute to the Australian city’s vibrant design

Found on city-centre Russell Street, the hotel and its aesthetics eschew the blandness of corporate accommodation for something warmer and more retro – and quintessentially Melbourne.

Wellness

Luxury hotels are going well beyond spas, emerging as wellness triple threats

Top hotels are getting serious about wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute, offering holistic, physical and spiritual experiences to attract health-conscious travellers.

Vietnam

Your complete travel guide to Saigon: restaurants, bars, boutiques and more

Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, is in the midst of an urban renewal, with enough exciting restaurants, bars, shops and attractions to satisfy even the most discerning traveller.

The Driftwood Pool Bar at JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, February 23 – March 1

Experience some Yue opera or go for a special night at Argo, or perhaps try the anniversary omakase at Sushi Zinc after visiting the Maritime Museum.

The Shanghai Yue Opera House will be putting on a show on March 1 as part of the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: Shanghai Yue Opera House
Macau

Exclusive | New Galaxy Macau chairman builds constellation of 5-star hotels

Francis Lui adds the opulent Capella hotel to the second-largest casino and resort operator’s growing universe of lodgings and attractions.

Hong Kong tourism

At Hong Kong’s East hotel, the city’s resilience is embodied in a stylish package

In Quarry Bay, East Hong Kong offers guests all the trappings of a luxury hotel in a location blending history and modern commerce – one wrapped in a neighbourhood less trodden by tourists.

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Tourism

Indiana Jones’ Petra has a worthy rival in Hegra, Saudi Arabia

With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan’s Petra facades, Hegra is a history-rich highlight in newly accessible Saudi Arabia.

A Saudi man walks in front of tombs in the al-Hijr archaeological site at Hegra, also known as Mada’in Saleh. Photo: Getty Images
Luxury travel

Why luxe ski resort Courchevel in France should be on your bucket list

Ski, spa then shop for Chanel’s Coco Neige collection or exclusive Baguettes from Fendi, Moncler accessories or Moonboots.

Asia travel

Welcome to The Standard, luxuriant Singapore’s most striking new property

Located minutes from Orchard Road and the Botanic Gardens, in an enclave that wouldn’t have looked out of place in Crazy Rich Asians, the new hotel offers all the brand’s signature features.

From our archives

Recap | How Hong Kong built its luxury hotel empires

Explore the rich history and global impact of Hong Kong’s luxury hotel industry, including iconic chains like The Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental, and visit colonial gems across Asia.

Since The Peninsula opened in Kowloon in 1928, Hong Kong has become the base for some the world’s most illustrious luxury hotel chains. Photo: SCMP Archives
Luxury travel

The Sandbourne Santa Monica – LA’s smartest new beachfront property

Formerly Le Merigot, the Sandbourne Santa Monica features interiors from Icelandic designer Gulla Jónsdóttir and a restaurant fronted by renowned local chef Raphael Lunetta.

The Sandbourne Santa Monica is housed in a low-rise building on LA’s Ocean Avenue. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Hang Lung diversifies amid consumer challenges

‘We have to improve ourselves and make sure that our offering is relevant,’ CEO Weber Lo says.

Macau

24 hours in Macau: luxurious stays, restorative spas and decadent dining

The ‘Vegas of the East’ boasts more than just casinos – enjoy exquisite meals at Raffles at Galaxy Macau, spa rituals at the Banyan Tree Spa and a stay at Andaz Macau.

Food and Drinks

Where to dine in style this Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

Ring in the Year of the Snake with auspicious dishes at Duddell’s, Man Wah and Ming Pavilion, afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room, and classic puddings from The Peninsula Boutique.

Auspicious dishes of Ming Pavilion at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Salt to taste: chefs love to use it, but we all need to watch our intake

Salt varieties include Fleur de sel, Black Hawaiian sea salt, Himalayan pink salt and kosher salt – but we need to watch our consumption too.

Just some of the different colours and grades of salt. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong property

Tourism, student accommodation to give hotel assets a bump, experts say

A promising year awaits hoteliers as tourism rebounds and owners looking to sell their assets for better prices, industry experts say.

Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, January 19-25

See award-winning play The Top Restaurant or A&G Boulangerie’s exhibition of food art, and try new cocktails at JW Marriott’s Bar Q88 or the collaboration menu at Estro.

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