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I Spent Two Months Living at WM Hotel, Sai Kung, with My Dogs – It Might Just Be the Most Pet-Friendly Hotel in Hong Kong
HONG KONG Set against the mountains of Sai Kung with uninterrupted views of the sea, WM Hotel feels worlds away from the city — yet close enough to still feel connected. Over the course of eight weeks, I stayed in both a room and a suite with terrace access , used the facilities daily, and established a routine. What emerged wasn’t a weekend getaway experience, but something rarer in Hong Kong: a genuinely liveable, pet-positive retreat. Location: Sai Kung at its Most Cinemat

Faye Bradley
Dec 24, 2025


The Fullerton Hotel Singapore: Heritage, Luxury & the Heart of the City
SINGAPORE Stepping into The Fullerton Hotel Singapore  is like walking into a living piece of the city’s history — but with all the comforts of a contemporary luxury stay. The hotel occupies the iconic Fullerton Building , a neoclassical landmark built in 1928. Over the decades, it’s been Singapore’s General Post Office, the Chamber of Commerce, and home to the prestigious Singapore Club. Gazetted as a National Monument in 2015, the building’s transformation into a 400-room h

CSP Times
Dec 20, 2025


The Bastien Duo Experience at PEDI:MANI:CURE STUDIO by Bastien Gonzalez, The Oriental Spa Studio | Review
HONG KONG Luxury spa experiences can be transformative, but few leave a lasting impression quite like PEDI:MANI:CURE Studio by Bastien Gonzalez at The Oriental Spa Studio. While the flagship spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental undergoes renovations, the Bastien Studio has temporarily relocated to the fourth floor of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong  — a refined space that now also offers Pilates and yoga classes, transforming the venue into a serene sanctuary for total wellness.

Faye Bradley
Nov 26, 2025


I Tried the Shellac Mani-Pedi at The Mandarin Salon – Here’s Why It’s Pure Indulgence
HONG KONG There are beauty treatments, and then there are moments of full-on luxury , where every detail is carefully curated to make you feel pampered, polished, and utterly relaxed. My recent mani-pedi at The Mandarin Salon, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong , falls squarely into the latter category. I opted for the Shellac Manicure (HKD680) and Shellac Pedicure (HKD920) , choosing a classic red for my hands and a soft, light pink for my toes — timeless colours that feel equally

Faye Bradley
Nov 26, 2025


Review: The Hydrafacial x JLO Beauty Booster at The Mandarin Salon
HONG KONG I’ve tried countless facials, from the classic European treatments to cutting-edge technology-driven therapies. But few experiences leave a lasting impression the way The Mandarin Salon’s new Hydrafacial x JLO Beauty Booster  does. It isn’t just a facial — it’s a ritual, a carefully choreographed journey designed to leave your skin luminous, dewy, and utterly renewed. And yes, it lives up to the hype. The treatment begins with the familiar yet endlessly effective Hy

Faye Bradley
Nov 26, 2025


The Rossano Ferretti HairSpa at Asaya, Rosewood Hong Kong – Review
HONG KONG Stepping into the Rossano Ferretti HairSpa  at Asaya Hong Kong is akin to entering a sanctuary where haircare is elevated to an art form. The celebrated Italian maestro, Rossano Ferretti, whose name has long been synonymous with precision cuts, bespoke layering, and the creation of the now ubiquitous Balayage, has brought his world-renowned methods to Asia in a partnership that promises to redefine luxury hair experiences. Ferretti’s journey began in Parma, Italy ,

Faye Bradley
Nov 19, 2025


COMO Metropolitan Bangkok Reopens After Full Redesign by Paola Navone
BANGKOK COMO Hotels and Resorts has officially reopened COMO Metropolitan Bangkok , unveiling a full redesign that marks a significant new phase for the hotel after more than two decades in operation. The reopening brings updated interiors by acclaimed Italian designer Paola Navone , new culinary concepts, and enhanced wellness offerings — reaffirming the property’s reputation as one of Bangkok’s leading urban retreats. Located in the city’s Central Business District , the 13

CSP Times
Nov 15, 2025


Here's What to Expect for Christmas at JW Marriott Phu Quoc
PHU QUOC This festive season, the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is orchestrating a magical celebration titled "A Symphony Beneath the Stars," transforming its whimsical Lamarck University campus into a stage for wonder, joy, and connection. Here’s what guests can expect from this enchanting holiday program. The celebration begins in earnest on Christmas Eve, setting the tone for days of warmth and wonder. The evening opens with a sparkling Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed

CSP Times
Nov 7, 2025


Hotel Review: The Sukhothai Bangkok
BANGKOK Bangkok is a city of extremes — frenetic, dazzling, often overwhelming — where skyscrapers cast shadows over gilded temples and street food stalls compete with Michelin stars. To find serenity in the middle of it all feels almost impossible. And yet, tucked discreetly along Sathorn Road, there is a place that has been offering exactly that for more than three decades: The Sukhothai Bangkok , a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World . Since opening in 1991, T

Faye Bradley
Oct 25, 2025


Review: Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, Austria’s Most Enchanting Lakeside Escape
SALZBURG CSP Times checks into Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, a storybook escape set on the glassy shores of an Austrian lake. We arrived via Cathay Pacific’s new direct service to Munich — now flying four times weekly — spending two nights at the elegant Rosewood Munich before a scenic two-hour drive delivered us to the fairytale tranquillity of Schloss Fuschl. All images are courtesy of Faye Bradley | CSP Times. I can’t. I won’t. It’s seven in the morning, eight degrees Celsius

Faye Bradley
Oct 19, 2025


Review: Rosewood Munich – Where Bavarian Grandeur Meets Contemporary Luxury
MUNICH Munich is a city of contrasts: biergartens and BMWs, rococo churches and cutting-edge galleries. It’s fitting, then, that Rosewood’s first German property occupies two of the Bavarian capital’s most storied addresses — a former aristocratic residence, Palais Neuhaus-Preysing, and the onetime headquarters of the Bavarian State Bank. Just steps from Marienplatz, the city’s historic square, Rosewood Munich strikes an elegant balance between baroque splendour and the kind

Faye Bradley
Oct 4, 2025


I Embarked On a Mother–Daughter Retreat at RXV Wellness Village Sampran
SAMPRAN The mandalas told the truth. Two rings of crystal laid out in front of us — mine precise, ordered, almost obsessively neat; my...

Faye Bradley
Oct 2, 2025


Staycation Review: The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery’s Modern Oasis Above Tung Chung
HONG KONG Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is most often thought of as a gateway — home to the city’s bustling international airport, the iconic...

Leticia Bishop
Oct 2, 2025


What to Know About Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue
JAKARTA Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue is a hotel that wears two hats with equal ease: one is crisp and businesslike, stitched from Swiss...

CSP Times
Sep 29, 2025


A Moonlit Feast of Cultures at JW Marriott Phu Quoc
PHU QUOC This October, as the harvest moon rises full and luminous over the coast of Phu Quoc, JW Marriott Phu Quoc extends a unique...

CSP Times
Sep 19, 2025


Devasom Hua Hin: The Family-Run Resort Turned 15 with a Soulful Swing
HUA HIN Resort anniversaries are often a matter of fireworks and cake-cutting. Not so at Devasom Hua Hin. When this boutique, family-run...

CSP Times
Sep 14, 2025


Brockencote Hall Hotel: A Storybook Escape of English Countryside Elegance
WORCESTERSHIRE Tucked away in the serene Worcestershire countryside just outside Kidderminster, and a mere two hours from London,...

Jennifer Chee
Sep 3, 2025


Castille Paris: Parisian Poise with an Italian Soul
PARIS Paris has a way of making addresses famous. Avenue Montaigne: haute couture. Boulevard Saint-Germain: existentialists and...

Faye Bradley
Aug 24, 2025


Samsara Ubud, Bali – Hotel Review
BALI Bali has many faces. There’s the bohemian bustle of central Ubud, the surf-soaked energy of Canggu, and the polished glamour of...

CSP Times
Jul 27, 2025


The Grand Dame of Phnom Penh: A Stay at Raffles Hotel Le Royal
PHNOM PENH All images are courtesy of Raffles Phnom Penh. Step through the wrought-iron gates of Raffles Hotel Le Royal and you’ll feel...

CSP Times
Jul 20, 2025
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