HONG KONG All About You, the Sheung Wan-based wellness and hypnotherapy centre founded by Sonia Samtani, is running the first level of its flagship self-development programme, Be Your Own Master, over three days this August — a foundation course built around identifying the subconscious patterns that quietly run people's daily lives. Sonia Samtani is the founder and managing director of All About You, and has worked in hypnotherapy, coaching, and regression therapy since 2005

INTERVIEW For Erika Peña, creativity has never been confined to a sketchbook. It's found in the textures of distant cultures, the quiet moments of faith, and the beauty of everyday life. The Dominican-born jewellery and fashion designer, whose creations have adorned everyone from Beyoncé and Rihanna to Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba, has built a globally recognised brand rooted as much in emotion as glamour. Today, from her home in Bali, Peña draws daily inspiration from Asi

Thunder Massage bills itself as Hong Kong's only silent massage, and we booked 80 minutes to see what that actually means in practice — not just as a gimmick, but as a genuinely different way to get a deep tissue massage.

HONG KONG I've reviewed 828 pizzas, visited almost every pizzeria in Hong Kong, and built a reputation for saying exactly what I think. As the anonymous face behind Prof. Dr. Pizza, my mission has never been to please restaurant owners — it's to champion better pizza, celebrate those who get it right, and encourage the global pizza scene to continually raise its standards. From the chance meal that inspired me to launch the account to the creation of the annual Prof. Dr. Pizz

LONDON Some facials are a treat. Some are a transformation. This one is both. Tucked away in a building on Marble Arch, Face Spa by Oana is a serene oasis where holistic touch meets advanced technique. I visited on a whim, unsure of what to expect – and walked out feeling like a new person. My jaw was softer, my cheeks were lifted, and my skin was glowing. If you are in London, this is your sign to book in. Once you've walked up the stairs to Oana's cosy studio, a calming spa

HONG KONG In a city where five-star hotel spas and hole-in-the-wall reflexology parlours compete for the same overworked clientele, Ora Spa has staked out curious new territory: personality-driven aromatherapy, paired with sound healing and a face-lifting treatment performed by a therapist with serious pedigree. I left with a bottle of oil that smells uncannily like my own personality and a relaxed face and body. Here's everything you need to know before booking. The Location

HONG KONG Three minutes in a cryo chamber, 30 minutes breathing pressurised oxygen, and a facial that works on your skin at a cellular level — all in one visit, all in the same Central building. That's the pitch at Be Earth Wellness, and we went in to test as much of it as we reasonably could in a single sitting. Here's what each treatment actually felt like, what it's meant to do, and who it's for. All images courtesy of Be Earth Wellness. Where We Went Be Earth Wellness is

INTERVIEW Best known for shaping some of Asia’s most quietly distinctive luxury hotels, Lillian Wu has built a career on restraint, proportion, and a belief that true luxury is felt rather than declared. Her portfolio spans acclaimed hospitality projects, including Rosewood Bangkok, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, and the World No 1 hotel, Rosewood Hong Kong, where she has refined a design language rooted in material honesty and spatial calm. Now, with PAVILIA ROSA, Wu turns that sen

HONG KONG Tucked into the cliffs of Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong's Southside, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong is the brand's first property in the city and its first-ever resort concept worldwide. It's a hotel built around one simple promise: every one of its 425 rooms looks out over the South China Sea. Add an infinity pool, a genuinely excellent spa, two kids' zones, and direct access to Ocean Park and Water World, and you have a resort that works equally well for a

The cult-favourite event series is back for round two – and tickets are selling out fast. If you were among the lucky ones who scored a ticket to No Curfew Club's May debut, you already know: this is not your average Hong Kong night out. For those who missed out – or those still recovering from the sheer joy of screaming every word to "Everybody" by Backstreet Boys – here is your second chance. Following the success of their sold-out launch, No Curfew Club is back at Aer on A

HONG KONG Central isn't short on wellness studios promising to make you feel like a new person, but most ask you to commit to one thing at a time — a facial here, a float tank there. °CRYO Hong Kong takes a different approach. It's a full recovery-and-beauty circuit under one roof, and on a recent visit, we decided to move through as much of it as we could in a single afternoon. Here's an honest account of what we did, what it actually felt like, who each treatment is really

HONG KONG Moving to Hong Kong comes with a crash course in city living, even if you've lived in one your whole life. You'll quickly learn that umbrellas are essential, air-conditioned shortcuts are worth memorising, and your favourite pair of heels will probably never see daylight again. Eight months after making the move from London, these are the lessons, local hacks and favourite finds that have helped me feel at home. All images are courtesy of Ellie Cohen (@ellieecohen).

HONG KONG Male grooming has quietly become one of Hong Kong's fastest-growing beauty categories, and eyebrows are no exception. Brow lamination — the treatment that sets unruly hairs into a fuller, more defined shape — has moved from a "women's beauty" service into something men across the city are booking too. One salon that regularly comes up in that conversation is Xtreme Lashes Hong Kong. What Xtreme Lashes HK Is Known For Xtreme Lashes was founded in 2005 by registered n

ANTWERP Along the pavements of Theaterbuurt, Antwerp’s Latin Quarter, a cacophony unravels. Assistants fiddle with displays in the storefronts of avant-garde designers, pedestrians click their shoes across busy crossings, and outside independent cafes, baristas unstack chairs in preparation for the day ahead. Then the car diverts left. The urban scenery disappears, leaving a hedge-lined driveway, flanked by the 15th-century frame of a former monastery in its stead. Botanic Sa

In the Viu Original Series, “The Season,” Hong Kong-based Filipino actress Xyza Cada steps into the biggest role of her career as Gloria. She discusses with CSP Times about making her series debut, playing Gloria, and the importance of representation.

HONG KONG Somewhere along the way, intravenous vitamin therapy quietly slipped out of the hospital ward and into the world of red-carpet wellness. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber have both been open about their fondness for NAD+ infusions, describing them as a reset after punishing stretches of travel and work, while Harry Styles, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rihanna have all been linked to the same needle-and-vitamin-bag routine. What began as a quiet Silicon Valley biohacking habit

HONG KONG The Star Ferry has been operating across Hong Kong’s piers for 128 years. Undeniably, it’s become a symbol of the city and its maritime history. It has stood the test of time over the years — from riots to financial woes — and managed to stay afloat. While we can’t stay overnight at the Star Ferry, there is an experience close to that. Welcome, The Fleming, an urban boutique hotel in Wan Chai with a design that echoes, or recreates rather, the charm of the iconic St

HONG KONG Few people swap the precision of an air traffic control tower for the unpredictability of fashion, but for Anaphe's founder Katy Chambers, the transition felt surprisingly natural. After decades directing aircraft across the UK, the Middle East and Hong Kong, she traded aviation for a new mission: creating timeless silk wardrobe staples that challenge fast fashion's reliance on synthetic fabrics. The idea was sparked by a simple frustration in Hong Kong – finding el

INTERVIEW Luxury travel is often measured in thread counts, Michelin stars and infinity pools, but for me, it's the people behind each property who leave the greatest impression. Here, I share the hotels that have shaped my travels, what defines truly memorable luxury, and the destinations that continue to inspire my next adventure. All images courtesy of Rey Cheng (@findmyrey). THE HOME AWAY FROM HOME Capella Bangkok I left Capella Bangkok feeling so deeply and genuinely car

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM Over the past decade, intravenous therapy (IV therapy) has become one of the fastest-growing wellness trends worldwide, evolving from a clinical treatment into a mainstream luxury reserved for those who demand immediate, visible results from their self-care routines. Unlike taking supplements, IV drips bypass the digestive system entirely, achieving up to 100% bioavailability compared to the 10-20% typically absorbed through oral supplementation. It's a