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. 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. The st

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

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 ,

In a world where our minds rarely switch off — toggling between Slack messages, strategy meetings, and the steady hum of notifications — true calm has become a luxury. Enter the Muse S Athena , the latest innovation from Canadian neurotech company InteraXon. More than a meditation device, it’s a beautifully engineered headband that gives you a window into your own mind — and teaches you how to quiet it. Neuroscience, Simplified At first glance, the Muse S Athena doesn’t look

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