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Hong Kong staycation

The price of face masks fell, as seen in a shop in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 28, after the government decided to scrap Covid-19 mask rules from March 1, after three years. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Outside In | For the Covid-19 opportunists, it’s the end of a three-year windfall

Makers of masks, vaccines and the like will see the end of bonanza earnings and some may even have to close down – but governments will be happy to see the end of handouts.

Don’t forget the makers of PPE, hand sanitisers, Covid equipment and more. All will see the end of bonanza earnings and some may have to close down
But governments will be happy to see the end of handouts

3 Mar 2023 - 3:45PMvideocam

Two new boutique hotels offer fresh options for a Hong Kong staycation

6 Aug 2022 - 5:15PM

Why luxury hotels are all about mental health in 2022

15 Jun 2022 - 5:14PM

Hong Kong hoteliers slam ‘inaction over rampant illegal use of leisure boats’

‘Open secret’ that some boats moored at typhoon shelters are being rented out to overnight guests.

14 May 2022 - 4:23PM

Controversy over the use of houseboats as guest houses was ignited this week when authorities were accused of not doing enough to stop the “rampant illegal business”. Photo: Felix Wong

Where to celebrate Mother’s Day in Hong Kong, with gourmet and spa delights

Show mum you love her this year at the Grand Hyatt, Landmark Mandarin Oriental or Ritz-Carlton, with delectable brunches, pampering spa packages or staycations

6 May 2022 - 10:13AM

The best Hong Kong Mother’s Day treats for 2022, from spa days to gift sets

This May 8, Hong Kong’s top restaurants, hotels and bakeries offer plenty of ways to spoil mum, whether she’d prefer sipping Veuve Clicquot or enjoying an all-you-can-eat feast

3 May 2022 - 11:53AM

12-day cycling road trip taught boy, 6, resilience, his Hong Kong dad says

Bike shop owner Jason Kei combined a cycling course around Taiwan with a life skills course for his son, a trip he says helped them bond as they covered 60km to 90km a day, rain or shine.

16 Apr 2022 - 1:15PM

Jason Kei and his eldest son Colin cycled around Taiwan in 2019. Photo: courtesy of Jason Kei

Hong Kong’s 5 most unusual staycations – from yoga yacht to stargazing dome

If it’s a break from routine you need, then it’s time to think outside the box with these escapes that put the accent on wellness, the outdoors, family fun or outright luxury-to the-max

6 Feb 2022 - 9:00AM

Suite love: 8 Valentine’s Day hotel packages in Hong Kong

Champagne, photos, rose petal baths, spa packages and in-room dining are among the Valentine’s perks offered by Hong Kong hotels.

1 Feb 2022 - 1:19PM

12 Hong Kong staycations to book this Christmas

From the Four Seasons’ family-friendly deal and Ritz-Carlton’s Festive Stellar-bration, to the Grand Hyatt’s New Year countdown, the city’s top luxury hotels have got you covered this winter holiday

15 Dec 2021 - 8:00AM

Royal Caribbean, Spectrum of the Seas, in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Photo: SCMP Archives

Hong Kong’s most pet-friendly staycations – which has no weight limit?

The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood Hong Kong and The Murray all offer excellent pet-friendly packages with dog-friendly cocktails, personalised dog tags and much more …

7 Oct 2021 - 1:51PM

Looking to take your pet on a Hong Kong staycation with you? Check out The Murray Hong Kong’s Pawsome Staycation – plus 4 more pet-friendly packages. Photo: The Murray

Would you go on a Hong Kong ‘farmcation’? Here are 3 packages to try …

If you’re up for a different kind of staycation, book yourself a ‘farmcation package’ and get your hands dirty at these nature-based excursions hosted by some of the city’s best luxury hotels

19 Sep 2021 - 6:27PM

Hong Kong’s ‘cruise to nowhere’ proves a hit with stranded expats

Cruise operator Genting Hong Kong is tapping a brand new market of expats wishing to get away for a short break but deterred from international travel by the city’s stringent quarantine measures.

28 Oct 2021 - 5:35PMvideocam

Review | Does Four Seasons Hong Kong’s new look live up to the hype?

The hotel’s Grand Harbour-view Suites get a lush makeover, Argo replaces Blue Bar and new restaurant Gallery joins the mix of award-winning eateries – here’s what else to look forward to

2 Sep 2021 - 10:13PM

Argo replaces Blue Bar as part of the Four Seasons Hong Kong’s hotel-wide refurbishment. Photo: Four Seasons Hong Kong

Mermaid fitness or dream analysis? Hong Kong’s best wellness staycation deals

Summer is about over and it’s all about finding inner peace as we enter a new season – from workouts and singing bowl therapy to meditation with an 118th-floor view, these are the best packages to take some well-earned five-star headspace

28 Aug 2021 - 10:00AM

Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung’s Magical Mermaid Fitness Staycation. Photo: Sheraton

Five of the most fun Hong Kong hotel staycation deals this summer

Play Pac-Man or other retro games, learn how to make a watch or to swim like a mermaid – tail included – this summer in Hong Kong: these hotels have made staycations fun and educational.

22 Aug 2021 - 10:15AM

Hong Kong quarantine U-turn a sucker punch for battered hotels sector

The return of more stringent travel restrictions in Hong Kong is likely to weigh on the city’s battered hotels sector, which is likely to record among the slowest recoveries in Asia, analysts said.

18 Aug 2021 - 8:44AMvideocam

Find core exercises too easy? Try them on a floating board - don’t fall off

The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s ‘Aquafit Float’ class kicks things up a notch with its core exercise workout that requires balance and coordination to stay afloat. We gave it a try.

17 Aug 2021 - 7:15AM

SCMP senior reporter Bernice Chan (left) performs exercises as part of the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s “Aquafit Float” class. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Review | Is Rosewood Hong Kong’s Summer Camp for Kids the city’s best family staycation?

No summer resort holidays with the family this year, but Rosewood is stepping up with five themed playrooms, an all-important kids’ club and plenty of games and activities besides

30 Jul 2021 - 1:35PM

‘Cruise to nowhere’ firm floats plan to hold Hong Kong wine and food expo at sea

Genting Cruise Lines is upbeat over talks on holding part of the coming event aboard its vessel offering ‘seacations’

29 Jul 2021 - 2:15AM

Tai Sang scion Justin Ma breaks the mould, steps up hospitality foray

Justin Ma, the 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.

11 Jul 2021 - 10:42PM

The 187-room Arca in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Handout

6 Hong Kong summer staycations with a difference

Make the most of summer in the city with five-star packages offering everything from a recharge with Lululemon to a helicopter tour, Aston Martin test drive, or a magic potion workshop for the kids

18 Jun 2021 - 5:22PM

The Peninsula helicopter, one of the many perks included in Hong Kong staycation packages this summer. Photo: SCMP

Beware of Hong Kong hotels’ staycation traps, consumer watchdog warns

Consumer Council urges buyers to read small print after guest checking into pet-friendly hotel is charged extra for bringing her cat, and a woman who booked a room with a sea view ends up looking at the roof of a commercial building.

16 Jun 2021 - 7:06PMvideocam

Concrete Analysis | Hotels embrace ‘adapt, adjust, accommodate’ mantra in crisis-fighting mode

A phrase traditionally associated with Eastern Yogic philosophy, known as ‘adapt, adjust and accommodate,’ has become an important mantra for the hotel industry in crisis-fighting mode over the past year.

16 Jun 2021 - 3:30PMvideocam

Hongkongers turn to house swaps to beat Covid-19 holiday blues

With the thrill of hotel staycations beginning to pall, home swapping could become this summer’s hottest holiday trend.

7 Jun 2021 - 7:50PM

Stanley is a popular destination in the south of Hong Kong Island. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

More seeking open spaces, quieter life on Hong Kong’s Lamma, Lantau islands

Singles, young professionals and families among those keen to rent village homes on islands.

24 May 2021 - 11:23AM

Many are enjoying the productivity gains – as well as the vistas – after moving to Lamma. Photo: Handout

The best deals for pampered pets and their owners at Hong Kong luxury hotels

Chef-cooked meals (for your dog), dog beds, chew toys, bath salts, a pet wardrobe, photo shoots – luxury hotels in Hong Kong are sparing no effort with their pet staycation packages. Some even welcome cats.

6 May 2021 - 1:32PM

This month’s hottest luxury lifestyle launches in Hong Kong and beyond

Tod’s, Tumi and Lalique are just three storied brands offering new products and experiences – from Hong Kong staycations and exclusive dinners to a perfumery and a photobook

6 May 2021 - 1:32PM

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Hong Kong staycation

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.