Banyan Tree Residences, Lijiang, China

Spa access, 24/7 room service and nannies are just some of the services offered by hotel residences in lifestyle packages aimed at eliminating day to day hassles and pampering residents, and hotel residences are fast becoming one of the most successful contemporary real estate trends. In Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia, the hotel residence formula combines luxury hotels and residential condos into a single development in which resident owners enjoy a luxury home, but also have access to previously ‘guest only’ amenities. …click here to read more

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Hotel Panorama

Superbly located in the heart of Tsimshatsui in one of Hong Kong’s most popular shopping and business districts Hotel Panorama by Rhombus threw open its doors in March this year featuring 324 rooms complemented by an extensive range of business and leisure facilities. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the chic rooms offer breathtaking vistas of Victoria Harbour or Hong Kong city.

When you tire of your room, soak up yet more harbor and city views from the already acclaimed Santa Lucia Restaurant Lounge. Fitness fanatics will love the lush Sky Garden, Putting Green, and state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, while those on business are well catered for with the hotels extensive Business Centre and Rhombus Club Executive Lounge.

8A Hart Ave., Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; 852/3550-0388; hotelpanorama.com.hk, panorama@hotelpanorama.com.hk …click here to read more

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Superbly located in the bustling Tsimshatsui district of Hong Kong, the stylish Renaissance Kowloon Hotel is like an oasis, surrounded by the finest business, shopping, dining, cultural, and entertainment centers and only minutes from the subway, buses, ferries, the Cross Harbor Tunnel and train to Mainland China.

Featuring 545 chic rooms and suites, the hotel is at once modern and convenient and yet provides leisure and business travelers with all the comforts of a home away from home.

The Business Center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including broadband Internet access, with additional services available on the Club Level for extra convenience. After a day of meetings, unwind and relax in the hotels Fitness Center, featuring extensive facilities including a golf putting green, cardio and weight equipment, and an outdoor swimming pool set amid lush landscaped gardens. …click here to read more

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Offering unbeatable views from its harbor side location atop the world-famous Pacific Place Complex, the award winning JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong is reaching new heights.

Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the hotel this month debuts its stylish, new-look guest rooms. The 602 luxurious rooms, including 25 suites and 5 executive floors, all command breathtaking views of the city, harbor, or mountains. Following the makeover, the new rooms are contemporary yet simple in design, with furnishings and creative lighting to ensure a comfortable and relaxed stay.

Enhanced state-of-the-art in-room technology includes a Remote Jack Pack, allowing guests to scamlessly connect a range of portable electronic devices to the new LCD flat-screen television. Business is made additionally convenient with high-speed Internet access, an executive working desk, and a unique data phone. Each room also has a lounge sofa, bathtub, and separate shower, coffeemaker, and plush beds fitted with silky 300-thread-count sheets. …click here to read more

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There are few hotels in the world able to rival style and service of the award-winning InterContinental Hong Kong. Standing out above the crowd in its unique waterfront location in Kowloon, the shimmering property offers unparalleled views of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island. …click here to read more

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Victoria Harbor is one of the world’s busiest and most impressive natural harbors, bustling with countless container vessels, junks, sampans, and pleasure craft.

Cruises set sail from piers on either side of Victoria Harbour at all times of the day. One of the best times to take to the water is during the nightly A Symphony of Lights multimedia spectacular that includes 44 buildings. The show is an all-around vision of colored lights, laser beams, and searchlights performing a stunning, unforgettable spectacle synchronized to music and narration. There are five main themes (Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership, and Celebration), and shows kick off at 8 p.m. nightly.

The best places to watch the spectacle are from a boat, along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between the Avenue of Stars, or from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on the waterfront promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

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Hong Kong is a great place to indulge in retail therapy, given that all goods, other than alcohol and tobacco, are tax-free.

Central is famed for its luxury boutiques and sprawling shopping malls, including The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince’s Building, Alexandra House, and the IFC mall. All ooze glamour with designer shops and exclusive brand names in abundance. But Central still offers a number of bustling local markets where you can indulge in bargaining. Two parallel streets known as “The Lanes,” Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West, are a Ciot of stalls hawking everything from inexpensive clothing, watches, and costume jewelry to luggage and shoes. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. …click here to read more

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Dim Sum

Reputed to be the culinary capital of Asia, Hong Kong showcases cuisine that is an exotic fusion of Eastern and Western flavors. Its cultural blend, proximity to mainland China, and reputation for quality have made Hong Kong a gourmet paradise, with over 9,000 restaurants offering almost every cuisine under the sun.

Many of the restaurants and bars in Central offer a true Hong Kong experience. Budget eateries featuring local snacks can be found along Jardine’s Bazaar, Tang Lung, and Matheson streets, while bars, sushi parlors, and a number of fine-dining establishments line Sunning Road. Head to Times Square to enjoy an alfresco beer as the sun sets, then enjoy a meal in one of the many cozy restaurants that pepper surrounding Lee Theatre Plaza, Percival Street, and Paterson Street, in Causeway Bay. …click here to read more

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Hong Kong Skyscrappers at Night

Having co-hosted the Olympic equestrian events last months, Hong Kong is on a high. There’s never been a better time to visit the bright lights, big city of Hong Kong and experience all that the amazing territory has to offer. …click here to read more

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Flying Business Class with Qantas has never been so luxurious. From the moment you arrive at the stylish Qantas airport lounge, to the moment you reach your destination, as a Business Class guest you are treated to an exclusive range of world-class Qantas facilities and services to ensure the ultimate comfort and convenience. …click here to read more

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