A Weekend Hong Kong

Beautiful people. Beautiful places. Hong Kong is full of them. From natural health and natural parks to inner beauty and outer beauty, you can give yourself a thorough spoiling with various mind, body and soul treatments. Afterward, wander blissfully around some enchanting sights with Mother Nature. The is pure escapism and a sure route to stress-free days.

Zen and the Art of Body Maintenance

Western health treatments abound in Hong Kong. Designed to make you de-stress and relax, there are plenty of spas on offer that promise a delightful way to unwind after a hard day's pounding the pavement. The best are the Peninsula Spa in the wonderful Peninsula Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui and the Orient Spa, which specializes in hydrotherapy, water massage and providing the perfect stress-relieving sanctuary.

Just as much fun, though, is to explore the Chinese way of doing things. For starters, why not try a relaxing toe rub? A reflexologist can massage your feet, help circulation, and even provide a diagnosis of your all-over body health at the same time. To enjoy a revitalizing 20-minutes session, pop down to O Woo Tong in Happy Valley and you can not only get your feet rubbed but also grab a post-treatment juice and maybe bump into a local Hong Kong celebrity. Another great health buster is having an acupuncture session. Sticking needles in your body may not sound like you idea of fun but if you've an ailment you want treating, this ancient Chinese form of medicine can help. For details of reputable acupuncturists, you best ask the information counter at the front desk of your hotel.

Looking good on the outside is almost as important as looking good on the inside in Hong Kong. Local women take pride in having an immaculate appearance and the city excels in many home-grown cosmetic ranges, beauty and hair salons, all designed to let you go home feeling gorgeous. If your hair needs therapy, visit Headquarters in Central or Hair Culture in Tsim Sha Tsui.