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Solène Verrot On Launching EstheClinic In Hong Kong
EstheClinic is at the forefront of beauty innovation, offering pain-free, non-invasive treatments for everything from…
Inside The Shangri-La Suite, An Opulent New Accommodation At Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, has unveiled The Shangri-La Suite, a breathtaking new addition marking the…
The Upper House Launches 10x Longevity At Pacific Place Apartments
In the heart of Hong Kong, amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, lies…
YUN Wellness at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Offers Exceptional Pre and Post-Natal Spa Treatments
At YUN Wellness, nestled within the luxurious Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, mothers-to-be and new mothers can find solace and rejuvenation through a range of specialised pre and post-natal spa treatments tailored to…
Prenatal & Postnatal Treatments To Try At Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Nestled within the vibrant heart of Hong Kong lies a sanctuary for expectant and new mothers seeking solace amidst the whirlwind of motherhood. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong beckons…
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong Takes Family-Friendly Luxury to New Heights
Hong Kong’s renowned Island Shangri-La hotel has unveiled an innovative approach to family-friendly luxury with the introduction of its new Family Floor. Nestled on the 45th floor, this dedicated space promises an…
Yun Wellness Launches At Island Shangri-La Hong Kong
Shangri-La Group has just launched its new wellness club and spa, Yun Wellness, at the newly renovated Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong. The new concept seeks to revitalise the mind and body…
Asaya Hong Kong’s Corinna Yap On ‘Cancer Aware’ Offerings In Partnership With Wellness For Cancer
Asaya at Rosewood Hotel Hong Kong has been at the forefront of integrated wellness in the city since it opened back in 2019. A pioneer in traditional and modern therapies, Asaya offers…
A Summer Spacation With The Urban Oasis Package at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
You can always count on Four Seasons to provide the best of five-star facilities and wellness in any city. Such is the case with Hong Kong, where, despite busy schedules, urbanites are…
5 Luxury Hong Kong Hotel Spa Packages To Indulge In Right Now
Living in a city like Hong Kong will subject you to big crowds, noise and pollution from all angles. Of course, it’s got its many upsides but on a hectic day, it…
How To Incorporate Family Wellness At Home, With Asaya Hong Kong’s Director Of Wellness Corinna Yap
Wellness is by no means limited to adults. In fact, family wellness is so important, and can start from a young age. With kids’ increasing exposure to digital devices around the clock,…
Wellness Retreats In Hong Kong & Phuket With Two Sweet Feet
For those who have exhausted Hong Kong’s plethora of healthy luxury hotels, another option may pique their interest: a local wellness retreat. As more of the city’s wellness gurus open countryside getaways…
Hong Kong’s Top Spa Hotels For An Urban Wellness Staycation
While we love jet-setting around the globe to explore the best wellness retreats there are on the market, it’s not always possible to take a week’s holiday or a long-haul flight. Between…
Seoul Aesthetic: Korean Beauty Treatments 101
Korean beauty treatments are a booming market, globally. But not all of us are able to travel to Seoul, the epicentre of it all, on a regular basis. In Hong Kong, Seoul…
Dr Michelle Zhou McCulloch, Registered Chiropractor & Founder Of Up!health, On Self-Care In Hong Kong
It’s needless to say that self-care is crucial for a healthy wellbeing. It can come in different forms, from eating a nutritious diet to working out every day. For multidisciplinary health clinic…
Hong Kong’s Top Chefs Share Their Lockdown Recipes
After nearly three years of lockdown in Hong Kong, we’d like to think that we’ve brushed up on home cooking skills. However, it doesn’t quite compare to dining out at the city’s…
Hong Kong Wellness Experts On Their Mental Health Tips For Lockdown
The past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster, with the on-off lockdown rules implemented by the Hong Kong government aligning with the surge in local COVID-19 cases. But with the latest…
Sonia Samtani Of All About You Wellness Centre On Conscious Parenting & How To Cope During The Pandemic
Parenting during the pandemic has been stressful for many families. From online classes to a lack of socialisation, children and parents have faced an unprecedented situation that has urged the need to…
The Best Healthy Hong Kong Takeouts & Deliveries To Try Right Now
With the latest dining restrictions in place for the next few months, Hong Kongers have been making the most of takeout and dining options to support the local F&B industry. If you’re…
mindish: A New Mental Health Studio In Hong Kong
According to the Gallup Global Emotions Report 2021, 2020 officially became the most stressful year in recent history. This statistic, along with a series of research on mental health globally, is what…
The Most Indulgent Luxury Facials In Hong Kong
It’s been a busy year for many of us, but as we near 2022, time starts to slow down for the holidays. Taking a break from work means having more time for…
Hong Kong’s Top Wellness Retreats & Founders
When it comes to year end, everyone needs a reset. It’s a crucial time to rest and reflect on the busy months prior. In normal times, many of us would be travelling…
Hong Kong Sustainable Chefs Share Their Top Tips For Healthy Home Cooking
Hong Kong may have a reputation for its high pollution levels and excessive waste, but its ranking as the ninth most sustainable metropolis out of 100 cities and 2018 spot as Asia’s…
Beauty-Inspired Afternoon Teas In Hong Kong To Indulge In This Season
Afternoon teas date back to 1800’s England, when Anna, Duchess of Bedford requested a mid-afternoon platter of tea, scones and desserts. The trend quickly caught on among many of her friends and…
Hong Kong Wellness Events To Add To Your Calendar This Summer
Add these Hong Kong wellness events to your summer plans this year… Afternoon Tea & Talks With Resham Daswani Join Fivelements‘ tea curator Resham Daswani for the monthly afternoon tea talk which…
The Best Luxury Hotel Spa Treatments In Hong Kong For Men
Spa treatments aren’t limited to women—men also frequently look for self-pampering solutions to unwind. Whether it be a massage to heal sore muscles or a fresh pedicure for clean cuticles, Hong Kong…
The ‘Suitest’ Staycations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong houses some of the best hotels in Asia, a region synonymous with top-of-the-range luxury. With ongoing restrictions in travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels across the city are launching…
Top 6 Luxury Dog-Friendly Hotels In Hong Kong
Hong Kong hotels have been promoting staycations all year to cure travel bugs across the city. One of the most enticing feats when booking an evening at a luxury hotel is when…
A Chic Urban Wellness Escape At The Murray, A Niccolo Hotel
Hong Kong is home to an abundance of old-world iconic hospitality brands, yet recently, the city has been seeing new, wellness-integrated hotel openings across the board, like Rosewood and soon-to-be-opened The Hari…
How Wellness Travel Industry Expert Cathy Feliciano-Chon Is Retreating At Home
Retreating at home has become the new norm for most of us across the globe due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. We all miss travelling to far-flung islands and immersing ourselves in luxury wellness…
15 Activities To Try In Hong Kong This Summer
Hong Kong is at no shortage of things to do, especially during the hot and humid peak of summer. There are ways to embrace the heat—or escape it by heading indoors—through a…
3 Hypnosis Centres In Hong Kong To Break Bad Habits
Stress, anxiety, and the pressures that come with city living – they can all be overwhelming at times. But whether you’re looking to cure a specific ailment or to initiate long-term lifestyle…
9 Alternative Healing Centres In Hong Kong For Holistic Wellness
The marvels of modern medicine can’t be overstated, but if you’re looking for a clean, green and all-natural route to health and wellness, there are countless alternative healing options available to you.…
55 Women Leading Hong Kong’s Wellness Revolution
We’ve seen Hong Kong’s wellness scene blossom in the last decade, and that’s in no small way due to the efforts of the wellness entrepreneurs breaking boundaries on the fitness frontier. In…
Miss Lee: Chinese Vegetarian Cuisine With A Contemporary Twist
At the bottom of Wellington Street, between Central and Sheung Wan, Miss Lee is the latest addition to Hong Kong’s vegetarian food scene. Serving up diet-friendly vegetarian and vegan Chinese cuisine with…
15 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your January Calendar
While we hope that you’ve had a balanced Christmas and healthy holiday season, we know it’s not always possible. Luckily, there’s no better time to have a fresh start and recommit to…
The Top Dermatologists In Hong Kong For Your Skincare Needs
With heat, humidity and the unfortunate pollution that comes with living in a bustling city like Hong Kong, people’s skin has been known to suffer. But with a whole host of dermatologists…
Prada x Adidas Collaboration Drops Just In Time For Christmas & Other Wellness News Stories This Month
Haute couture meets high performance with the latest drop in ultra-luxe athleisure. Prada and Adidas have unveiled a unique sneaker and bag collaboration, and it’s going to drop just in time for…
10 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your December Calendar
Christmas is just around the corner, and 2020 is hot on its heels. As the year and decade draw to a close, it’s time to get all your Christmas presents sorted (sustainably,…
Chocolate Can Be Good For You—This Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Maker Explains How
When it comes to healthy diets and sweet treats, everyone assumes that it’s a no-go area—but chocolate is one delicious indulgence you can put on the ‘yes’ list. Hong Kong-based Israeli chocolate…
St. Regis Hong Kong: A Pampered Staycation With Five-Star Service
There’s a feeling of 1920s New York elegance that pervades the St. Regis Hong Kong. From the butler service to the marble-clad lobbies, it’s a celebration of a bygone era that insists…
10 Holistic Health Entrepreneurs In Hong Kong Offering Alternative Wellness For Mind, Body & Soul
‘Holistic’ is a word that gets thrown around a lot in wellness, but it’s just another way of saying ‘the whole’. Typically, it differentiates between wellness that is just focused on fitness,…
Chocolate Massages & Hot Yoga At Fivelements Habitat Hong Kong
Opened in July 2019, Fivelements Habitat is the urban out-posting of the flagship Fivelements in Ubud, Bali. Offering many of its signature spa therapies, activities and vegan dining for city clientele, the…
FaceTime: Where To Get A Facial In Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s humidity can wreak havoc on complexions at the best of times, but coupled with the pollution that comes with urban lifestyles, it’s important to be kind to your skin. For…
Compare Retreat Tries: Lush Synaesthesia Spa Treatment
Above the bustling commotion of Lyndhurst Terrace, the Lush Spa at Soho Square transports you from the frenetic pace of Hong Kong to the seclusion of the English countryside. An enchantingly designed…
Asaya Launches At Rosewood Hong Kong & Other Wellness News Stories This Month
Hong Kong is hardly short of luxurious spas, but Rosewood Hong Kong is taking indulgent spacations to the next level with Asaya Spa and Kitchen, launched in October 2019. The long-anticipated launch…
The Best Teashops In Hong Kong To Taste Traditional Chinese Tea
From yum cha to bubble tea, Hong Kong’s obsession with tea ranges from traditional to trending. With a 5,000 year history, tea is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and is still used by TCM…
The Ultimate Guide To Vegan Restaurants & Plant-Based Dining In Hong Kong
Gone are the days when veganism was reserved for Birkenstock-clad hippies and animal-rights activists. Lauded for its health benefits, veganism supports the ethical treatment of animals and a more sustainable lifestyle, and…
18 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your November Diary
The weather is cooling down, which means… its race season. There’s plenty of running groups taking to the track and over the next couple of months, running races abound. It’s not all…
Asaya Kitchen: Thoughtful Dining & Wellness Menus At Rosewood Hong Kong’s Newest Restaurant
Hong Kong’s latest urban wellness oasis has just opened in Rosewood Hong Kong. Overlooking the Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars, the hotel’s sixth-floor health haven offers everything from nail salons to…
First Look: Asaya At Rosewood Hong Kong, A Spectacular Urban Wellness Retreat
With incredible medical and wellness experts sourced from East and West, state-of-the-art equipment, and modern decor that feels oh so fresh, a menu offering everything from emotional therapies to aesthetics, and even…
6 Plant-Based Restaurants To Celebrate World Vegan Day In Hong Kong
Sustainability, ethics and health are just a few of the reasons that veganism appeals to many people, and particularly with concerns over climate change, more and more people are turning towards plant-based…
3 Physiotherapists In Hong Kong To Rehabilitate Your Sports Injuries
Every professional athlete knows the importance of having a good physiotherapist to hand. Smalls aches and pains can lead to much bigger problems if not dealt with properly, and particularly when you…
12 Coffee Shops In Hong Kong For A Health-Conscious Cuppa
We all need a little pick-me-up from time to time, and coffee has become something of a morning or post-lunch ritual for many of us. In moderation, coffee has been proven to…
Avobar Opens in K11 & Other Wellness News Stories This Month
The wellness world’s favourite superfood now has its own dedicated restaurant in Hong Kong, with the legendary London-born Avobar opening its first international out posting in the new K11 Musea; LUSH opens…
15 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your October Diary
Despite the Global Wellness Summit’s location switch to Singapore, Hong Kong is hardly short of wellness events for October. From the return of the Food’s Future Summit with panels on health and…
High-Tech Cocktails & Cell-Culture Proteins: The Food’s Future Summit Is Back
How can we make the food chain more sustainable? Who are the latest food-tech innovators? Will lab-grown meats and alternative proteins become the new normal? The Food’s Future Summit by Foodie will…
The Ultimate Guide To Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In Hong Kong
With 2,500 years of history, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around a lot longer than Western medicine or modern science as a natural antidote to ailments. Focused on rebalancing qi, a…
5 Nail Salons In Hong Kong For The Best Mani-Pedi Services
If you’re looking for a little indulgent ‘me time’ but can’t quite muster time for a massage, why not book yourself in for one of Hong Kong’s premier manicure services. The city…
6 Healthy Bars In Hong Kong For A Clean Cocktail
Our wellness mantra is ‘everything in balance’ and that’s especially true when it comes to alcohol. Regardless of your wellness resolutions, it’s hard to deny how difficult it is to completely avoid…
What To Expect At The FIT Summit Asia Fitness & Wellness Summit
It’s no secret that the world of wellness is booming, with the industry estimated to be worth over US$4.2 trillion. Asia is one of the biggest growing markets, with Hong Kong at…
Chantal Wong: Why Eaton HK Is Giving A Platform To Women & Wellness
Women make up the majority of the wellness movement and are trail-blazing health trends around the world from yoga studios to diets. But what often gets less time and space is emotional…
11 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your September Diary
While the kids are heading back to school, its time for the rest of us to get back into our regular routines—summer break is well and truly over. The weather is still…
6 Luxury Hair Salons In Hong Kong
Hair can make or break your mood, especially in the Hong Kong humidity and heat. It should come as no surprise then that the city is home to countless salons and hairdressers…
7 Personal Training Gyms In Hong Kong For A Bespoke Workout
Whether you’ve lost your focus, are struggling to maintain a fitness routine, or just don’t know where to start, it’s easy to feel like you’ve left your fitter days behind you. But…
Hong Kong Healer Pervin Clasper Is The Answer To Finding Balance
Pervin Clasper at Shakti Healing Centre in Hong Kong is something of a legend. She’s impossible to get an appointment with (the waitlist is only open to regulars and often longer than…
Compare Retreats Tries: The Signature Indulgence Treatment At elu.spa
Hong Kong has no shortage of luxurious spas hidden around the city, but the latest addition in the middle of Central offers a quiet respite in one of busiest neighbourhoods. Ideally located…
5 Decadent Restaurants In Hong Kong For Healthy Fine Dining
Fine dining doesn’t have a great rep when it comes to healthy eating. Synonymous with indulgent and unsustainable ingredients, buttery bases and creamy sauces, and indifference towards dietary requirements, choosing an upmarket…
The Top Places For Reflexology Foot Massages In Hong Kong
Reflexology holds the belief that pressure points on your feet are connected to the body’s organs, and a targeted foot massage—if you needed the excuse for one—can rid the body of a…
10 Hong Kong Wellness Events You Won’t Want To Miss In August
Summer is in full swing, and the wellness scene is blooming with the recent opening of Fivelements Habitat’s new holistic healing space, mini fitness festivals and community yoga galore. This month there’s…
Beautylicious: The Top Makeup Services In Hong Kong For A Makeover
From on-demand makeup services to pampering palaces, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beauty in Hong Kong. Whether you’re dressing up to impress for a special occasion or looking to…
Peggy Chan On What To Expect From Nectar & Pollen Lab
Grassroots Pantry has been one of the iconic landmarks of Hong Kong’s plant-based dining scene since it opened back in 2012, evolving from a small cafe in Sai Ying Pun to an upmarket…
5 Top Meditation Studios In Hong Kong To Take Five In
Standing still in a city as busy as Hong Kong is easier said than done, but to beat the burn out, there are few better things to do than to take a…
Fivelements Habitat Opens New Urban Retreat In Hong Kong
The most hotly anticipated opening of the summer, Fivelements Habitat launched today in Hong Kong, in its new Times Square location in Causeway Bay. The award-winning holistic and integrated wellness lifestyle brand…
Canvas Founder Carl Guow On Finding Connection & Community
Carl Guow has always been passionate about real estate. Back in 2005, he founded ACTS Group, a multi-dimensional enterprise focused on property investing, developing and construction who has worked on more than 100…
Compare Retreats Tries: The Murray Hong Kong’s Signature Facial
Stepping away from the manic traffic on Garden Road into the gold-fringed zen of The Murray lobby, you immediately know you’ve found an urban escape. Cool and calm, The Murray oozes with…
Hong Kong’s Most Luxurious Spas For Five-Star Pampering
The spa is at the centre of most hotel wellness concepts, and Hong Kong’s luxury hospitality scene is a competitive haven of spa sanctuaries and serene oasis’, providing some zen among the…
10 Foodie Entrepreneurs Helping Hong Kong Eat Well
There’s often a misconception that eating well and eating sustainably means sacrificing on flavour or satisfaction, but with the launch of alternative proteins like Impossible Meats and the rapidly expanding healthy dining…
10 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your July Calendar
The Hong Kong weather often means that summers are a game of keeping cool and staying dry, but your plans certainly don’t have to be tethered to the forecast with so many…
Hong Kong’s Best Beaches To Enjoy The Summer Sunshine
When the sun is out and the sky is blue, it can be easy to find yourself struggling for the incentive to work out indoors. Luckily, with Hong Kong boasting a surprising…
Here’s What To Look Out For At The 13th Global Wellness Summit 2019
Bringing together the leaders and game-changers of the ever-expanding US$4.2 trillion wellness industry, the 13th annual Global Wellness Summit is coming to Hong Kong in October. Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel…
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Personal Training Sessions
For fitness fanatics, having a personal trainer is the dream: having someone to plan your training, hold you accountable, push you out of your comfort zone, and help you achieve those big…
The Best Naturopathic Medical Centres In Hong Kong For Natural Healing
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, the saying goes—but clean, green, plant-based diets are no fad, and the healthy eating trend is (rightfully) here to stay. If you’re looking to…
5 Men’s Salons In Hong Kong For A Gentleman’s Grooming Experience
Pampering need not be seen as a privilege exclusively held by women. From a traditional wet shave to a more indulgent facial or nail treatment, the options available to men are (nearly)…
7 Stunning Running Routes In Hong Kong For Road Racers
Some cities are just made for running, and in spite of the hot and humid weather, Hong Kong is surprisingly one of them. Whether you’re pounding the pavements to train for a…
Peggy Chan’s Grassroots Pantry Will Reopen As Nectar This July
Hong Kong’s favourite plant-based restaurant, Grassroots Pantry, is getting a makeover this summer. The restaurant on Hollywood Road, founded and run by Chef Peggy Chan, will close on July 10th 2019, before…
10 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your June Calendar
With Global Wellness Day and Global Running Day in one month, there has never been a better time to find ways to stay healthy and active, and Hong Kong’s wellness community is…
7 Temples In Hong Kong To Explore Your Spiritual Side
Wellness starts on the inside, and in a city as busy as Hong Kong, taking the time to find a mindful moment to be reflective and self-aware is no easy task. But…
Wellness Journeys: A Busy Mumtrepreneur & Her Trainer On Staying Motivated
As any mum will tell you, juggling a career and motherhood is no easy task, and it often means personal health gets sacrificed in favour of the family. Mother of two and Founder of…
Asia’s Best Female Chef May Chow On Alternative Proteins and Running
From a pop-up ‘bao’ concept at a farmer’s market in 2012 to being named Best Female Chef by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, May Chow has made her mark on Hong Kong’s food…
Mandarin Spa Hong Kong Is Now Offering Thai Massages
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong already had a lot to offer the average wellness traveller, from decadent pedicures to morning Pilates, but now it’s upped its game to offer authentic Thai massages in…
You’re Invited: Compare Retreats X Fivelements Habitat Wellness Fireside Chat
One of Hong Kong’s hottest wellness openings of 2019, Fivelements Habitat is bringing some much-needed zen to the city when it officially opens its doors on July 1st 2019. In anticipation of…
Evolution Asia Yoga Conference Returns to Hong Kong For 12th Year
Calling all yogis, Evolution Asia Yoga Conference is back for 2019, and it’s bigger and better than ever before. The 12th annual event will be hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition…
What You Missed At Compare Retreats X Miskawaan Health Group’s Fireside Chat
On April 29, 2019, Compare Retreats and Miskawaan Health Group hosted a fireside chat on the topic of medical wellness tourism. The panel included Mr David Boehm, Co-Founder and CEO of Miskawaan…
12 Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Won’t Want to Miss in May
It’s finally May and just before we spring into the city summer heat, there’s no other perfect time to check out these wellness events in Hong Kong. With the excitement over last…
Fivelements Launches New Urban Wellness Centre Fivelements Habitat
As wellness continues to make itself a topic of priority among young professionals, start-up founders, and Silicon Valley CEOs, there’s never been a larger need for accessible health and wellness facilities in…
7 Boxing Gyms In Hong Kong To Get You Fighting Fit
From Muay Thai to kickboxing, martial arts has been soaring in popularity over the last few years with the fitness crowd, and with good reason: combining cardio and strength training while honing…
My Wellness Journey: An Entrepreneur & Her Personal Trainer On Keeping Fitness Fresh
Restauranteur, MISSBISH co-founder and certified yoga teacher Lindsay Jang was already fighting fit, but couldn’t find a fitness regime that excited her anymore—that is, until she met personal trainer Jen MacKay. Born…
Why I Practice Yoga: 5 Hong Kong Yogis On Why They Love Their Daily Practice
Why practice yoga? It’s often a love-or-hate thing, with many of its detractors citing its lack of pace. The benefits, however, have been well documents—flexibility, strength building, stress relief and improved cardio…
8 Sustainable Shops In Hong Kong For Eco-Friendly Living
If you’ve so much as dipped a toe in the wellness water, you’ll be familiar with the zero-waste, package-free movements that are (rightfully) taking the world by storm. Hong Kong is following…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hong Kong Property
There’s a new luxury urban escape in town. Nestled in the heart of Wan Chai, a stone’s throw from the Exhibition Centre, the new St Regis Hong Kong opened on April 11th as…
What To Do At The Conscious Festival Hong Kong 2019
The Conscious Festival returns for a second year to Hong Kong, bringing with it a range of talks, workshops and a sustainable marketplace. The festival, organised by Green is The New Black…
15 Healthy Lunch Spots In Hong Kong For Your Next Meal
To get the most out of your fitness or health journey, everyone knows eating well is part of the package. The temptation of ditch your diet can be easy to give in…
WIN Tickets To IRIS & Caelum Greene Gifts For You & Five Friends
Get ready to unroll your yoga mats: Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor wellness festival is back for its eighth event. Hosting more than 80 health and fitness workshops with Hong Kong’s best instructors…
12 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your April Calendar
March Madness is, thankfully, behind us, and we can look forward to a far more zen April—in more ways than one. The return of Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor wellness festival, IRIS, means…
A Minimalist Wellness Escape At The Landmark Mandarin Hong Kong
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is the epitome of minimalist chic and the sleek property is contemporary and timeless, in equal measures. Offering urban escapes to an exclusive clientele, the hotel excels in…
The Ultimate Wellness Guide To Hong Kong
The city where east meets west is a fast-paced urban jungle in the most literal sense—75% of its total land mass is dedicated to protected forests and national parks, hosting more than…
The Art Of Mindfulness: An Urban Retreat At Four Seasons Hong Kong
‘Mindfulness’ and ‘Hong Kong’ aren’t really two words you’d put in the same sentence, but there is certainly a huge desire for zen in this frantic city. Making a space among the…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Opens New Property In Hong Kong
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts today opened its first Hong Kong property in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and 26th hotel around the world. Located on the harbourfront of Victoria Dockside facing Hong Kong Island,…
What Wellness Looks Like At The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
The Mandarin Oriental is the grand dame of luxury hotels on Hong Kong Island, a claim few would contest. While its surroundings have changed in no small measure, the five-star facility has…
Taste Of Hong Kong 2019: What To Eat, Drink, Buy & Do
Returning for its fourth year, Taste of Hong Kong is a festival of culinary excellence, showcasing some of the best and brightest in the city’s thriving food scene. With 17 restaurants serving…
My Wellness Journey: A Client & Trainer Duo On Fitness Transformation
“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” It might be a huge cliche, but when it comes to wellness, these are words to live by: health isn’t something you arrive…
15 Hong Kong Wellness Events You Won’t Want To Miss in March
February was a minefield of unhealthy temptation, with treats a-plenty over Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, but we’re stepping into March with a spring in our step. From yoga workshops to…
Hong Kong Hikes: The Top 12 Hiking Trails To Try Now
By now it should come as no surprise that Hong Kong is home to some of the best hiking spots in the world. There’s a trail for every traveller and with the…
Chef Simon Rogan On Organic Dining At His New Hong Kong Restaurants
Hong Kong has no shortage of excellent restaurants to choose from, but the latest addition to the city’s dining scene started its life as a pop-up in Marylebone, London, back in 2011.…
Compare Retreats Exclusive Spa Perks at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
The Year of the Pig might be predicted as an unlucky one for all those who share the zodiac sign, but we’ve got a little New Year’s gift to help boost your…
10 Luxurious Couples Spa Treatments In Hong Kong To Indulge This Valentine’s Day
Whether you think it’s a Hallmark holiday or you’re fully invested in the day of love, there’s never a wrong time to show your loved one you care. And what better way…
11 Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Can’t Miss This February
We’re lucky in Hong Kong that if we miss or mess up the January 1st ‘New-Year-New-Me‘ resolutions, we get a do-over about a month later when Chinese New Year rolls around. February…
Cathay Pacific Now Has A Yoga Sanctuary In Its Business Class Lounge
Taking #yogaeveryday to the next level, you can now even get your yogi on at the airport. Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Pure Yoga to introduce ‘The Sanctuary’ to their Business Class…
19 Fitness Founders Shaping Hong Kong’s Wellness Landscape
Hong Kong’s wellness scene is well and truly booming, with a new fitness studio, healthy vegan restaurant or wellness boutique opening up every other week. But who were the people who got…
12 Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Can’t Miss This January
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2019, and it’s the season of renewal. If you’ve set wellness resolutions this year, then there’s no reason not to keep them (at least for the first…
13 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your December Calendar
Where does the time go? As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to say goodbye to 2018 while we countdown to New Years’ resolutions and transformational retreat escapes—but before…
5 Ways To Make Your Weight Training Goals A Reality
Let’s face it, the majority of people trying to get into shape have little idea what they are doing in the gym. Survey any commercial gym and you’ll find individuals who have…
LUXARITY On How Blockchain Is Enabling Conscious Living For All
Who knew that looking good could be so bad? The production of just one pair of jeans needs 7,000 litres of water, and we buy 60% more clothes than the early 2000s…
Global Wellness Summit 2019 Will Be Hosted At Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s wellness scene is ever-expanding, and the 852 will get to showcase that on a global stage in 2019 when the Global Wellness Summit comes to town. The 13th annual Summit will…
Let’s Hear It For The Boys: Hong Kong’s Top Men In Wellness
From physical fitness to the balancing of mind, body and soul, Hong Kong’s wellness movement is alive and well. The dynamic scene has at its helm a group of people leading the…
Trybe Co-Founder Teddy Lo On How To Do The Perfect Handstand
Trybe is not your ordinary gym. Founded in 2017 by a team of movement-enthusiasts, the 3,500-square-foot space in Wong Chuk Hang is an adult playground for handstands, tumble-turns and beyond. The programmes…
The Upper House Hong Kong Has Expanded Its In-Room Spa Menu
We all have lazy days, even super-charged wellness travellers and yoga-loving 5am-risers. Some days, enjoying a bit of Netflix and indulging in self-care is exactly what the doctor ordered. Well, The Upper…
Where To Workout: Hong Kong’s Top HIIT Movement Gyms
Those who love Crossfit and spinning share one thing in common: a love of challenges and varied movements. Given the intense nature of these cardio workouts, it’s important to pick a studio…
15 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your November Calendar
If you were hoping for some quiet before the storm (aka, the winter festive season), then November is refusing to oblige. Beyond the return of Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, Clockenflap, this…
Heather Thomas Shalabi On Why Everyone Should Practice Pilates
The Hong Kong wellness community has changed beyond recognition in the past two decades, going from a sparse landscape of a few big-name gyms to a varied selection of boutique and niche…
Where To Workout: The Top Yoga, Pilates and Barre Studios in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city spoilt for choice—which rings especially true when it comes to places to work out. When you have a packed schedule and a fatigue-inducing selection of businesses to…
Compare Retreats Invites You To Discover The Future Of Wellness Travel
Hot on the heels of the recently unveiled survey report, “What Wellness Travellers Want”, and following the new industry figures from the Global Wellness Summit, Compare Retreats will host a fireside chat…
Wellness Travel Industry Expert Cathy Feliciano-Chon On Asia’s Wellness Evolution
From beauty to spa, fitness retreats to holistic wellness, Asia’s health industry has gone through a number of transformations over the last two decades and Cathy Feliciano-Chon, Hong Kong’s branding and marketing…
The Hong Kong Wellness News You Missed This Month
If your September was anything like ours, then you hardly had time to breathe between races and yoga festivals, so you may have missed a piece of news or two. No problem, because…
The Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Can’t Miss This October
With the more amenable autumn temperatures coming in, Hong Kong’s wellness events offer up a bountiful selection of outdoor races, festivals, and yoga activities—check out the essential wellness events in Hong Kong…
Wellness Rituals: Vlad Ixel, Professional Ultramarathon Racer
Completing a marathon is an impressive feat; completing an ultramarathon even more so for the extra distance, mental and physical, that it entails. So what do we say about someone like professional…
What You Need To Know About Body Composition
Everyone hits the gym for different reasons, but whether you’re worried about aesthetics or working towards a certain strength, the key to achieving your goals is body composition. Many people focus too…
10 Sessions You Shouldn’t Miss This Weekend At IRIS Wellness Festival Hong Kong
IRIS: Your Wellness Escape is back for the second time this year, bringing a weekend full of yoga fun to Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront. With two full yoga and fitness-packed days and…
Hong Kong’s Lowest Calorie Mooncakes For A Healthy Mid-Autumn Festival
Of all the festive traditions, mooncakes are one of the hardest to work into a healthy lifestyle. Aside from having the unhealthy trifecta of being high in sugar, high in trans-fats and…
The Top 10 Workout Tracks According To LIGHTS//OUT HIIT Instructors
Working out to music cant turn a tired chore into a pleasure: not only does it boost your mood and help you focus, but it can actually make the workout feel less…
Antonia Da Cruz Of GuavaPass On The Uprise Of Digital Fitness
The landscape of fitness has been changing for a while, and a key influence on that has been app-led fitness. In 2017, it was reported that fitness app usage had grown by 330%…
Peggy Chan of Grassroots Pantry On Business, Retreats and Wellness Rituals
Ten years ago, finding vegetarian dining options in Hong Kong could be tricky, never mind vegan or dietary-conscious options. Enter Grassroots Pantry Head Chef and Managing Director Peggy Chan: from a small casual…
Jeremy McCarthy Of Mandarin Oriental On The Psychology Of Spas
Crafting spa experiences for over a decade, Jeremy McCarthy has an impressive background in luxury wellness, from the Four Seasons Spa to Starwood Hotels. Since 2014, Jeremy has been Group Director of Spa…
5 Barre Studios In Hong Kong For A Ballet-Inspired Workout
There’s a lot of buzz about barre studios in the fitness world just now, but what is all the fuss about? A combination of ballet-inspired poses, yoga, Pilates, and even free-weights, ballet…
13 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your September Calendar
September is upon us, which means plenty of awesome autumn action, from the return of our favourite yoga festival to pool parties abound. Check out the best wellness events in Hong Kong this…
Wellness Rituals: Heanney McCollum, Personal Trainer
Leaving a corporate job to pursue a healthier lifestyle, Hong Kong-based holistic lifestyle coach and personal trainer Heanney McCollum now shares her passion for fitness and nutrition with personal training clients, women-only boot…
Hong Kong’s Most Extravagant Beauty Treatments To Treat Yourself
Self-care doesn’t have to be relegated to a strictly Sunday activity. Treating yourself to a well-earned pampering session can leave you feeling like a whole new you. Stuck for inspiration? These are…
Beauty From The Inside-Out With Model Angie Ng
Angie Ng is more than just a pretty face. The Malaysian-Chinese model officially joined the modelling world at 16, talent-scouted while in the UK obtaining her law degree. She’s since appeared in publications…
6 Delicious Smoothie Bowls In Hong Kong For A Nutritious Summer Treat
Smoothie Bowls are the ultimate combination of healthy, delicious and beautiful, making it the perfect guilt-free summer snack. Usually made with a base of acai, chia or matcha powder, these plant-based bowls…
What To Look Out For At Hong Kong’s First Women’s Festival
The first ever Women’s Festival in Hong Kong is launching this September, with nine days of refreshing and empowering panel-discussions, skincare workshops, film screenings, live music, holistic wellness offerings and more. A collaborative…
How Professional MMA Fighter Ramona Pascual Deals With Setbacks
Toughness is almost a given when you talk about sports like boxing and jiu-jitsu, but taking a physical punch isn’t the only thing that Hong Kong-based professional MMA fighter Ramona Pascual has…
9 Incredible Hong Kong Races To Help You Meet Your Running Goals
There’s nothing like a bit of #mondaymotivation to get you going, and setting clear and achievable goals is one of the best ways to do that. We’ve taken a look at the…
9 Healthy Hong Kong Brunches For Fitness Foodies
It’s the quintessential Hong Kong tradition, but between the full-on buffet feasts and free-flow fizz, brunch tends to fall beyond the scope of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Luckily, there are a…
The Hong Kong Wellness News You Missed This Month
We get so overwhelmed with stories and articles on our newsfeeds, it’s something easy to actually miss the important news announcements. Compare Retreats has been gathering digital news clippings for the month…
Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your August Calendar
Between torrential monsoon rains and scorching sunshine, the Hong Kong summer has been pretty unforgiving this year—however, there’s a stellar selection of yoga classes, fitness programmes and new vegan dining options around…
Reap The Rewards Of Good Health With Asia Miles
While we all know that good health is its own reward, Asia Miles are giving their members a little extra to celebrate this month. The new “Reward Yourself with Good Health” promotion gives members…
Seedlip Founder Ben Branson On Why Non-Alcoholic Drinks Are In
Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, landed in Hong Kong earlier this year with a four-day pop-up at Taste of Hong Kong. Since the brand’s launch in London in 2015, Seedlip…
Flagship Plaza Premium First Lounge Opens in Hong Kong International Airport
It’s been a good month for the Premium Plaza Group. Last week, the Premium Plaza Lounge in Heathrow Airport won the Skytrax “World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge” award for the third year…
Inflight Beauty Insider: Dr Barbara Sturm
Compare Retreats Inflight Beauty Insider Series in collaboration with Net-a-Porter brings you the best tips and tricks of the beauty industry’s best, from makeup experts to skin care specialists so you’ll always look fresh…
How To Live Plastic-Free In Hong Kong From An Environmental Expert
In case you hadn’t heard, it’s plastic-free July which means everyone is making a big push to clean up their act and ditch single-use plastic waste. However, living plastic-free in Hong Kong…
10 Best Luxury Outdoor Swimming Pools In Hong Kong
Swimming is not only a relaxing way to cool down in the heat, but it’s also loaded with health benefits. As a low-impact, aerobic sport, it improves heart health, releases stress from…
Fivelements Founders Lahra & Chicco Tatriele On Communication & Eco Wellness
Lahra and Chicco Tatriele left their careers in communications to found Fivelements, one of the most renowned wellness retreats in the world, with over 30 international awards including 2017 finalist in the World Spa…
Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s Pedi-Facial Is The Busy Person’s Solution To Making “Me Time”
Despite how this sounds, it is not a facial for your feet or a pedicure for your face, but both at the same time. It makes sense in a city that moves…
How A Clinical Hypnotherapy Course Could Improve Your Wellness
Despite the growing awareness surrounding mental health, we so often underestimate the power of the mind. The things we think and feel have the power to affect our physical bodies and external…
Wellness Rituals: Dee Cheung Of SUP Yoga HK
Co-founding Float On Hong Kong and SUP Yoga HK, Dee Cheung has been a key player in developing Hong Kong’s wellness industry. As a teacher of body awareness and yoga for over…
50 Hong Kong Fitfluencers You Should Follow Now
It’s a fact. We now spend more time on social media than we do with our friends. Our world, despite our best intentions, is dominated by screen-time. But that doesn’t mean it’s all…
10 Boutique Fitness Studios In Hong Kong For A Unique Workout
The fitness landscape is changing, and it’s changing fast. Gone are the days of massive, corporate gyms. Fitness freaks today want more than a treadmill and a few group classes, they want…
8 Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Can’t Miss This July
You don’t have to workout to break a sweat in this heat, but it doesn’t mean you should rest on your laurels over the summer months – especially with so many great…
8 Things You Need To Know About Hypnotherapy
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy – and if you read that and instantly thought of a swinging pocket watch or Derren Brown, you may need to update your knowledge…
10 Hong Kong Juice Cleanses For The Ultimate Summer Detox
Early morning workouts, late-night meetings, cocktails and dinner parties… Hong Kong is a work hard, play hard city that never seems to stop. To get back into optimum shape— mentally and physically—…
LIGHTS//OUT: Hong Kong’s New Nightclub-Inspired Boxing Gym
For the music mavens or those who find traditional gyms a bit stale comes a fitness concept already taking the USA and UK by storm. Enter LIGHTS//OUT, a boxing club with a…
Ce La Vie Hosts Wellness Month On Their Central Sky Deck
We’re being truly spoilt in June with wellness events in Hong Kong galore – and one of the biggest events comes from CÉ LA VI, who is hosting ‘Wellness Month’, a month-long…
Mandarin Oriental Celebrates Global Wellness Day In Hong Kong
If you’re thinking that June is fit to bursting with wellness events, then you’re right – alongside a whole host of international surfing and yoga days, it’s also Global Wellness Day on…
Giveaway: Win An Outfit From Pure Apparel’s SS18 Activewear Collection
Yoga is about health, fitness, and for many a spiritual connection with themselves and the world – so wearing the right outfit can really make or break a class. It’s important that…
14 Wellness Events In Hong Kong You Can’t Miss This June
Just when you think that Hong Kong might be quietening down for a long, hot summer – bam. With Global Wellness Day (June 9th), International Surf Day (June 16), International Yoga Day (June…
Cleanse & The City: 1-Day Hong Kong Detox Retreat With Rosemary Vandenbroucke
Kick start your summer feeling fit and fresh with a one-day cleanse led by top model, actress, and athlete Rosemary Vandenbroucke, and in association with Nood Foods and John Masters Organics. The…
The Evolution of Hong Kong’s Yoga Industry
There has never been a more trendy time to practice yoga or be a yoga teacher in Hong Kong, and some may argue that the ancient practice has become completely commercialised by…
Cara McIlroy On Her First Retreat & Why Mums Need ‘Me’ Time Too
We’re all guilty of being a little too busy, a little too stressed, and not making enough time for ourselves – and nobody more so than the mums. Between balancing work, home…
9 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your May Calendar
As we spring into summer, Hong Kong’s wellness calendar is bursting with sporting tournaments and eco-conscious events – and we can’t forget about some new delicious sustainable additions to Hong Kong’s food…
10 Top Studios to Practice Pilates In Hong Kong
For over seventy years, Pilates has been shaping, toning, stretching and healing bodies through a combination of Eastern mindfulness and Western fitness. Invented by Joseph Pilates during the first World War, Pilates–or…
5 Ways To Use TCM Superfood Lingzhi Every Day
Lingzhi is not new. In fact, it’s been around for a while. It’s a herbal remedy for illness and fatigue that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for generations. What is…
8 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your April Calendar
Retaining a physical, emotional and mental balance is integral to good wellness, and Hong Kong’s wellness scene is taking steps to achieve that. This month, it’s Earth Day on Sunday 22nd of…
Astrologer Justin Andries On Why Astrology Is More Than Just Horoscopes
Wellness works in mysterious ways: something the Four Seasons Hong Kong spa is showcasing in their Masters of Wellness series. Inviting experts in their fields, the programme introduces an array of alternative therapies for guests to…
5 Light Dishes That Won’t Break Your Diet At Dear Lilly By Ashley Sutton
When award-winning designer Ashley Sutton settles on a theme for a venue, he completely transforms it into a different world, from Samurai-inspired Yojimbo to butterfly-filled Iron Fairies. His new Parisian-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar…
Win Tickets To Taste Of Hong Kong & Try These Health-Conscious Dishes
Being a health-conscious foodie can be a tricky balancing act, but it's a sign of the times that Hong Kong's biggest food festival, Taste of Hong Kong, has an abundance of health…
Join Compare Retreats For A Healthy Hike On St Patrick’s Day
Around the world, the Irish, their descendants and friends will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Pints of Guinness will be flowing – and no doubt more than one keg…
Amazing Grace: The Hong Kong Wellness Retreat Celebrating Women
Just in time for International Women's Day, Fivelements Hong Kong is hosting Amazing Grace, a retreat for women seeking a rejuvenating wellness experience. The four-day retreat, running from March 8-11, is a…
7 Wellness Events In Hong Kong For Your March Calendar
With Chinese New Year out of the way, you’d think it would be time to chill – but things are only getting busier this month as Hong Kong plays host to a…
What Not To Miss This Weekend At IRIS Wellness Festival In Hong Kong
Back for a sixth year, Hong Kong’s one and only health and wellness festival IRIS: Your Escape is keeping us busy this weekend. The two-day event is packed with an incredible lineup…
Cristina Lopez McLauchlan On Visualisation & How You Can Start Today
CompareRetreats.com Founder Dervla Louli first read about visualisation in 2011 in an article on Huffington Post. Skeptical at first, she decided to apply the principles to her fitness goals: running a marathon…
Where To Get A Colonic In Hong Kong
We all need a good detox every so often, and while most of us might prefer the idea of a water fast or juice cleanse, there are other less glamorous treatments that…
10 Hong Kong Yoga Studios To Get Your Zen On
So much more than a new-wave fad for the lycra-clad set, yoga is an ancient practice that connects the mind, body and spirit. While celebrities flock to top studios for those coveted…
Café Gray Deluxe At Hong Kong’s The Upper House Is The Latest Health Foodie Haven
Whether vegan, gluten-free, Halal or anything in-between, adhering to one’s dietary requirements and goals while at the same time enjoying the best culinary experiences in life can be a challenge. Fine dining…
5 Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong For Meat-Free Eating
Despite Hong Kong’s reputation as a vegetarian’s nightmare, the city that currently claims the highest per capita pork consumption in the world is seeing a rise in plant-based restaurants and dietary consciousness.…