Lifestyle

The Ultimate Spa Experience Awaits at The-Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:29:00 +0000

Located on the 116th floor of the International Commerce Centre, enjoy the ultimate in pampering at the renowned ESPA Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Whether a romantic escape for two, gift to yourself, or preparing for a special occasion, experience total relaxation, rejuvenation and restoration with the personalized services offered at the spa of one of the most celebrated hotels in Kowloon.

Sex gets better with age say scientists

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:24:00 +0000

Sex really does get better with age because older women get satisfaction from physical closeness, research has found.

Spas offer respite from the bustle of Hong Kong

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:50:00 +0000

The world of wellness bridges the city's same contrasts of traditional and folksy vs. cutting-edge and contemporary. The various goals of modern spa life - fitness, weight loss, beauty treatments, relaxation and healing - are in sync with ancient Chinese practices like tai chi, massage, feng shui and herbal medicine. In Hong Kong, you can "spa" old or new.

A toast to Hong Kong's expat winemaker

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:58:00 +0000

Canadian expat Lysanne Tusar explains how she became the founder of Hong Kong’s first winery

Sotheby's in Hong Kong to hold first global wine auction of 2012 on 14 January

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:15:00 +0000

Sotheby’s will open 2012 global wine auctions on 14 January 2012 at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong with a various owner sale of Finest and Rarest Wines Including the Bordeaux Winebank Collection. Highlights include over 200 cases of investment grade Bordeaux from the Bordeaux Winebank Collection, Super Second Bordeaux of exceptional quality and value, great Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, historic Champagne direct from the cellars of Veuve Clicquot, as well as a selection of rare California Cult Wines.

Married couples at a record low in US

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:17:00 +0000

The proportion of adults who are married has plunged to record lows as more people decide to live together now and wed later, reflecting decades of evolving attitudes about the role of marriage in society.

Peninsula Hotels will ban the shark soup

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:11:00 +0000

One of the leading hotel chains in Asia - Peninsula Hotels - will refuse from cooking the famous Chinese delicacy shark fin soup in its restaurants. In the hotel restaurants belonging to the Peninsula Hotels shark fin soup will be excluded from the menus in January 2012.

Beginner's guide to Hong Kong food

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Eating in Hong Kong can be overwhelming. Food trends are ever-morphing and the choice of things to eat is staggering, such that at any time, a "Hong Kong meal" can mean many different things. But just like the most complex building structures in the world, Hong Kong cuisine can also be broken down to its bricks and mortar. The following pillars of local food culture should be part of any Hong Kong itinerary.

US restaurants plan DNA-certified premium seafood

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:10:00 +0000

Restaurants around the world will soon use new DNA technology to assure patrons they are being served the genuine fish fillet or caviar they ordered, rather than inferior substitutes, an expert in genetic identification says.

Daily stress is leading to a rise in the potential nightmare of 'sleep texting', expert claims

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:19:00 +0000

The stress of daily life has sparked a new phenomenon - sleep texting. People with the rare condition send incoherent text messages while asleep to their friends and family - completely unaware that they are doing it.

Too little exercise, too much TV tied to depression

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:29:00 +0000

Older women who got more exercise and less television time were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, according to a U.S. study of thousands of women -- with physical activity having the biggest impact.

Parents Find Nothing Stylish About New Tattooed ‘Barbie’ Doll

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:34:00 +0000

The newest Barbie doll to hit store shelves is sparking controversy. The doll sports several tattoos, and some parents say it’s sending the wrong message to their kids, reports CBS 2’s Kathryn Brown.

Children to be banned from blowing up balloons, under EU safety rules

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:45:00 +0000

Children are to be banned from taking part in traditional Christmas games, from blowing up balloons to blowing on party whistles, because of new EU safety rules that have just entered into force.

Spectrum Wine Auctions Realizes Nearly $6 Million at Hong Kong Rare Wine Auction

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:43:00 +0000

Spectrum Wine Auctions, a California-based auction house of fine and rare wine, realized nearly US$6 million (HK$46.5 million) at its latest live auction, held September 24 and 25 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Lively competition amongst bidders in the room, as well as worldwide via telephone and Internet, resulted in 95 percent of the lots selling.

China's Rich Pass on Lafite for First Time in 17 Sotheby's Sales

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:43:00 +0000

Sotheby’s failed to sell all of the wine in a Hong Kong auction for the first time in 17 sales as China’s wealthy collectors passed on oversized bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild yesterday in Hong Kong.

Denmark Introduces ‘Fat Tax’ on Foods High in Saturated Fat

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:03:00 +0000

Denmark has introduced what’s believed to be the world’s first fat food tax, applying a surcharge to foods with more than 2.3 percent saturated fats, in an effort to combat obesity and heart disease.

Lafite Leads $347 Million Hong Kong Sale

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:38:00 +0000

Eight days after global equity markets lost $3.5 trillion in a week, Sotheby's begins a Hong Kong sale of wine, art and jewels that will test the strength of China's growing market for luxury goods.

Study: Texting Preferred Over Verbal Conversation

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:03:00 +0000

Whether it’s a busy street or a stop light, texting has become a part of our life and has taken over conversations. With 83 percent of American adults owning a cell phone, a new study confirms that the majority of American adults prefer text messaging, with 73 percent using their phone to send and receive texts, according to a report from The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.

Romanee-Conti 1990 Burgundy Fetches Record $297,400 at Hong Kong Auction

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:44:00 +0000

A rare case of Romanee-Conti 1990 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Burgundy sold for HK$2.32 million ($297,400) in Hong Kong, a price auction house Acker, Merrall & Condit said set a world saleroom record for that vintage.

Hong Kong restaurants awarded for house wine selection

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:53:00 +0000

A contemporary Italian restaurant in Hong Kong has been recognized for choosing a relatively "obscure" Australian red with universal appeal as its house wine.