Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after Qing China ceded Hong Kong Island at the end of the First Opium War in 1842. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 after the Second Opium War, and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. The territory was returned to China in 1997. As a special administrative region, Hong Kong maintains separate governing and economic systems from that of mainland China under the principle of "one country, two systems".
Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages the territory has become one of the world's most significant financial centres and commercial ports.
Macau is an autonomous region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. A Portuguese territory until 1999, it reflects a mix of cultural influences. Its giant casinos and malls on the Cotai Strip, which joins the islands of Taipa and Coloane, have earned it the nickname, "Las Vegas of Asia." One of its more striking landmarks is the tall Macau Tower, with sweeping city views.
Morning: The Peninsula Hong Kong (Harbour View Suite)
Afternoon: Luxury Transfers: Rolls-Royce airport transfer
Evening: Spa session at The Peninsula Spa, Dinner at Felix (skyline views)
Overnight in Hong Kong
Morning: In-room overlooking Victoria Harbour
Afternoon: Day Activities: VIP Peak Tram tour, Champagne at Sky Terrace 428, Visit PMQ Lunch: Duddell’s (Michelin-starred)
Evening: Private sunset yacht cruise, Dinner at VEA (Michelin-starred)
Overnight in Hong Kong
Morning: Private walking tour of Tai Kwun, Visit Man Mo Temple
Afternoon: Lunch at Mott 32, Personal shopping experience at Harbour City or Landmark
Evening: Cocktails at Ozone Bar (Ritz-Carlton), Dinner at Caprice (3 Michelin stars)
Overnight in Hong Kong
Morning: Helicopter tour, Visit Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
Afternoon: Vegetarian meal at monastery, Spa retreat at Asaya (Rosewood Hong Kong)
Evening: At Amber (Landmark Mandarin Oriental)
Overnight in Hong Kong
Morning: Helicopter transfer to Macau, Stay: The Rit Carlton, Macau (Carlton Suite) enjoy Lunch: The Ritz-Carlton Café
Afternoon: Pool and cocktails
Evening: Dinner at Robuchon au Dôme (3 Michelin stars)
Overnight in Macau
Morning: Private tour of Historic Centre, Ruins of St. Paul, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, Lunch: António (Portuguese cuisine)
Afternoon: Macau Museum of Art, Shopping at The Shoppes at Four Seasons
Evening: House of Dancing Water show (VIP), Dinner at The Tasting Room
Overnight in Macau
Morning: Spa at Ritz-Carlton
Afternoon: Studio City, Gaming at Wynn Palace, Gondola at Venetian Macao
Evening: Drinks at Sky 21 Lounge, Dinner at Lai Heen (1 Michelin star)
Overnight in Macau
Morning- Travel: First-class ferry or helicopter, Check in at Rosewood Hong Kong (Harbour View Suite)
Afternoon: Art tour at K11 MUSEA
Evening: Chef’s table at Ecriture (2 Michelin stars)
Overnight in Hong Kong
Morning- Travel: Yoga or Tai Chi at Kowloon Walled City Park OR Spa: Full day retreat at The Oriental Spa (Mandarin Oriental)
Afternoon: tea at The Lobby (Peninsula)
Evening: Private dinner cruise or Aqua Luna Junk Boat Dinner
Overnight in Hong Kong
Morning: Final spa or shopping
Afternoon: Transfer: Rolls-Royce to airport