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Throughout the year, many people use candles to add atmosphere and pleasant aromas to the home. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Read this before lighting those scented candles for Christmas

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The main pool at Trisara in Phuket overlooks a quiet and pristine beach. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Review / A luxurious stay in Phuket at Trisara, away from the hustle and bustle

The audiobook Taylor Swift was listening to in her The End of an Era docuseries, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, is going viral. Photos: EPA, Riverhead Books
Taylor Swift

All about the Taylor Swift-approved book, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Not your typical Christmas menu, at Hong Kong’s Osteria Marzia. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Hong Kong’s best Christmas feasts, from traditional to more adventurous fare

The lobby of the Peninsula New York during the holidays. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review / The Peninsula New York becomes a centre of seasonal cheer during the holidays

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The Yoomoota Another Kingdom: Dichotomy chess set makes for a quirky talking piece when you aren’t playing. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

4 luxury game sets that are so stylish, they double as home decor

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One of Hoiana Resort & Golf’s several pools. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Is Hoiana Resort & Golf Vietnam’s ultimate seaside escape?

Inspired winter cocktails from some of Hong Kong’s top bars. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

3 Hong Kong bars serving festive cocktails with a twist for Christmas

Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton and Cardi B got super festive last year. Photos: @mariahcarey, @parishilton, @iamcardib/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

5 of the most extravagant celebrity Christmas decorations

December is the month of the Earth Rat. Illustration: SCMP Graphics
Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in December 2025, the month of the Earth Rat?

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The Noëlia Christmas village at Hong Kong’s Landmark Atrium. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Hongkong Land’s Noëlia Christmas village at the Landmark Atrium

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These Jimmy Choo winter 2025 collection pumps (US$2,532) lead our list of lavish gifts in seasonal hues of red and pink. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Christmas 2025 gift guide: presents in festive red from Dior, Gucci and more

The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

6 lush coffee table books to gift the watch lover in your life

The living area in Pauline Karpidas’ London home incorporates several flashes of animal print. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

Animal print interiors: expert tips on how to keep them classy

The US chain Cinnabon uses Makara cinnamon from Indonesia for its buns. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

The rich history of cinnamon, from Ceylon to Cinnabon

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Chestnuts are a favourite street food in Hong Kong at this time of year, but chefs find a use for them in a wide variety of dishes. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

How chestnuts make a nutritious addition to many dishes

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andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia. Photo: Handout
Africa

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

The lobby at The Anam Cam Ranh in Vietnam. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Review / The Anam’s resorts blend luxury with a truly authentic Vietnam experience

All-bacon snack brand Baken’s pop-up at the HKTDC Food Expo Pro in August. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Meet Baken, the world’s first all-bacon snack line

Amen’s Chakra candle comes in carbon negative packaging made of mushrooms. Photo: Handout
Fragrances

Lyrical wax: how brands are reimagining candles with sculpture and stories

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November is the month of the Fire Pig. Photo: Illustration: SCMP Graphics
Chinese zodiac predictions

What’s your luck like in November 2025, the month of the Fire Pig?

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Director Wes Anderson. “Wes Anderson: The Archives” will be on show in London. Photo: Handout
Art

4 notable art exhibitions opening around the world

The League co-founder Ron Abaekobe describes Justin Bieber as “one of the most down-to-earth people” after growing close to him through The League. Photo: @theleaguegroup/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

The invite-only hangout loved by Justin Bieber and other stars

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, near Salzburg, has its roots in the 15th century, when it was a hunting lodge. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

Armani/Caffè at Pacific Place in Hong Kong, brought to life by the late Giorgio Armani’s architectural team. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Armani/Caffè is an oasis of calm in Hong Kong’s Pacific Place

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