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Luxury Hotels celebrating Christmas? Is that a thing? Take a look at this article and find out 5 hotels that surely know how to enjoy the season!

Christmas is upon us and plans must be made! The idea of spending Christmas in a hotel, surrounded by your loved ones, but without all the fuss of hosting a Christmas party is enticing, isn’t it?

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We all have that one friend who is constantly jet-setting to distant lands and running out of pages to stamp in their passport. If you're fortunate enough to be shopping for these worldly wanderers, here's our pick of thoughtful gifts that they can take during their next grand adventure.

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Make a statement with fashion and accessories that will up your style game.

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Make a statement with fashion and accessories that will up your style game.

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Celebrating Christmas would be incomplete without giving. So, guess what we're doing?

We're counting down to the big day with an Advent Calendar filled with 25 days worth of prizes. From incredible staycations at luxury hotels and epic feasts at Michelin-starred restaurants, to more exclusive experiences and gifts. All Prestige readers have the chance to win in our Christmas giveaway collectively valued at over HK$150,000.

A new giveaway will be announced here, and on our Instagram, every day from the 1-25 December 2019. Remember to check this page, and Instagram, for new prizes daily to see if you’ve won.

How to enter:

1. Follow Prestige Hong Kong on Instagram.

2. Like the Instagram post for the prize that you would like to win.

3. To increase your odds of winning tag your friends so they can participate, too.

Terms & Conditions:

1. By entering this Prestige giveaway, you will be bound by these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you satisfy all eligibility requirements.

2. This giveaway is open to Hong Kong residents only and entrants must be over the age of eighteen (18).

3. Entrants must follow our Instagram pages and set their profile to public in order for their entry to be valid.

4. The giveaway prize is live for 24 hours only.

5. Entries will be accepted within these 24 hours. Thereafter the giveaway for that day/prize will close and the winner will be announced.

5. Winners will be contacted and asked to provide their full name and contact details via Instagram within 48 hours.

6. Winners will be instructed on how to claim their prize by by email.

7. Winners must respond to redeem the prize within seven (7) days of the prize announcement, otherwise the prize will be forfeited.

8. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash, credit and are non-transferrable to third parties.

9. Prestige reserves the right to cancel, re-draw or otherwise modify this giveaway at any time with immediate effect and without giving prior notice.

10. Photos are for reference only.

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Don't turn up to the party empty-handed – here's all the chocolate and pastries you'd want to bring along, or feast on at home this Christmas.

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Don't turn up to the party empty-handed – here's all the chocolate and pastries you'd want to bring along, or feast on at home this Christmas.

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Nothing gets a Christmas party going like a cocktail.

So in the spirit of merry-making, we've rounded up some fun festive tipples to try. From Christmas teas to spicy concoctions, hot toddies and even some snowmen in ice, here are our top ten Christmas cocktails to make this holiday a jolly one.

La Petite Maison: Clarified Christmas Milk Punch

This festive cocktail created by La Petite Maison is Christmas à la française. Featuring a brioche-infused rum blended with almond milk, vanilla, rooibos tea cordial, allspice and walnuts, this Clarified Christmas milk punch is a flavoursome drink for a joyous Noël. It also features the cutest miniature snowman frozen in the ice cube, so you'll have to keep drinking to free him.

La Petite Maison, Shop 1, H Queen's, 23-29, 1/F Stanley Street, Central; +852 2887 1113

The St. Regis Bar: Shakespeare Riot

Inspired by a 1849 theatrical rivalry over a Macbeth production, this cocktail is a twist on the classic New York Sour. At The St. Regis Bar, it combines rich spicy flavours with undertones of smoke and earthiness for a rather adult Christmas drink. Gin mare is used as the base, before a port reduction, St Germain, roasted rosemary and fresh lime juice are added to the cocktail. It's then topped with egg white and a bright red tuille, spritzed with Essentia St. Regis lavender in true festive fashion.

The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai; +852 2138 6888

Bedu: Ho-ho-holy Treat

If Christmas citrus is your thing, then I think I've found your cocktail. At Bedu, the Ho-ho-holy treat is just that -- a real treat! It combines zesty citrus with Arak, an anise-flavoured spirit, for a lively cocktail. It also uses blood orange cointreau, and fresh grapefruit juice mixed with red wine for those beautiful sunset hues. It's then garnished with a charming little Christmas caramel and topped with egg white for a snowy white finish.

Bedu, 40 Gough Street, Central; +852 2320 4450

InterContinental Lobby Lounge: Christmas Cocktails

Why stop at one Christmas cocktail when you can have the whole collection. To celebrate the holidays, the Lobby Lounge at the InterContinental has created drinks inspired by the classics to sip on through the season. Start Christmas with something fun and opt for "Victor" the gingerbread man (far left) made with absinthe, milk, egg white and raspberry, or try something a little stronger with the Christmas Delight (second from left), which is served neat, warm or on the rocks and uses a cinnamon-infused Irish whisky as its base. The Ornament (second from right) is just as enchanting, with dark rum, fresh ginger, pineapple juice and port wine at its core. Meanwhile, Sugar Cane Rush (far right) is simple but effective, and uses Cognac, cherry and mint liqueurs for that festive kick.

Lobby Lounge, Lobby Level, InterContinental, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; +852 2313 2323

La Rambla: Lion's Tail

The winter warming Lion's Tail at La Rambla is one of the most robust cocktails made for Christmas. Using Bourbon and allspice dram, this delicious concoction blends flavours of cinnamon and rich caramel tones with spice, for a classic style cocktail. It's brightened by a squeeze of lemon and topped with egg white, or Aquafaba for those of us that are vegan. Drink this on the outdoor terrace after all your Christmas shopping and I guarantee you'll be feeling festive.

La Rambla, 8 Finance Street, 3071-73 Level 3, ifc mall, Central; +852 2661 1161

Uma Nota: Centelha

It's not Christmas without some sparkle. So we're heading straight to the bar at Uma Nota for a nice glass of Centelha, which literally means sparkle in Portuguese, to celebrate. Here, Prosecco is mixed with pink grapefruit juice, fiery ginger extract, raspberries, fresh passion fruit and star anise for a colourful Christmas with a Brazilian twist. Cheers!

Uma Nota, 38 Peel Street, Central; +852 2889 7576

Terrible Baby: Mezcal Toddy

Some like it hot, and some like it with mezcal. At Terrible Baby, I like my hot toddy with Los javis espadín mezcal, rebel yell bourbon, beetroot and hibiscus tea cordial, and of course, hot water. Served in a cognac glass with festive cloves, cinnamon and lime, this agave-based drink is the belly warming cocktail you need on a cold day. What's more, it has heart-healthy properties thanks to the hibiscus and beetroot, as well as plenty of vitamin c to boost the immune system during winter.

Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton Hong Kong, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan; +852 2710 1866

Tell Camellia: Christmas Tea

In my opinion, there must always be mulled wine at Christmas. But if you're tired of the traditional version, you can try Tell Camellia's, which mixes their homemade mulled wine -- made with kaffir lime dry spiced red wine and brandy -- with Christmas tea; featuring the flavours of cinnamon, cardamom, raisin, and dry citrus fruit. And if that isn't spicy enough for you, the bar team have added another element of spice milk-washed pineapple rum, which amplifies Christmas to no end.

Tell Camellia, Lower Ground Floor, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Honi Honi: Tropical Christmas Cocktails

For those of us in need of a tropical escape this festive season, Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge is the place to be. Plus they have some exciting, exotic Christmas cocktails on the drinks list. Not satisfied with just one, there are three festive cocktails to choose from. This includes a soul-soothing Spiced apple cider, Hot buttered rum, and a rich and creamy White Puerto Rican.

Waterfall Bar: Gluehwein

Don't worry, we didn't forget the mulled wine. You'll find the Austrian and German version, Gluehwein, at Grand Hyatt's Waterfall Bar. Typically served at Christmas markets and après ski, this warming cocktail is the spicy answer to your winter blues. Plus you can enjoy it alfresco under the evening sky. Merry Christmas!

Waterfall Bar, 11th Floor, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan chai; +852 2588 1234

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Spread some yuletide sweetness with The Peak's roundup of some of the best and most intriguing log cakes this season.

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Spread some yuletide sweetness with The Peak's roundup of some of the best and most intriguing log cakes this season.

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There are several ways to get into the festive spirit. In the past, we may have found reason to jump out of bed in December for a sweet treat, but nowadays, counting down to Christmas goes beyond a bite of chocolate. Splurging on gifts to give (or keep), beauty magpies have flocked to advent calendars with daily skincare and cosmetic surprises. To assist you in your holiday beauty haul, we’ve rounded up the twelve best advent calendars of 2019 that you won’t be able to resist opening all at once.

1. Charlotte Tilbury

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We all remember the hype last year surrounding Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Universe. This year, the sparkly gift set returns as a Glittering Galaxy of Makeup Magic with twelve gorgeous bestsellers that we’re all excited about. Inside, you’ll find holy grail products that you know and love, along with new marvels to try out. HK$1,224

2. Clarins

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The perfect countdown to Christmas, Clarins’ Holiday Advent Calendar has twenty four beauty surprises to open for the whole month of December. The limited-edition set includes eight makeup, four body care and eleven skincare products. HK$980

3. Dr. Barbara Sturm

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For the weeks leading up to Christmas, aesthetic specialist Dr. Barbara Sturm offers her molecular approach to skincare in this year’s Advent Calendar. With twenty four different treatments in full and deluxe sizes, your skin will be glowing this festive season thanks to the set’s cleansers, creams, serums, masks and more. HK$4,300

4. Giorgio Armani Beauty

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In true Giorgio Armani style, the 2019 beauty advent calendar comes in luxurious red packaging with the house’s signature gold stars. The exquisite gift set holds twenty four different surprises consisting of the ever-popular lip and skincare must-haves. HK$2,500

5. L’Occitane

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French beauty brand, L’Occitane has commissioned Taiwanese illustrator Hsinping Pan to tell a playful Christmas story in the form of its special advent calendar. Behind the twenty four doors is a combination of brand new products, as well as classic favourites. HK$495

6. La Mer

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La Mer’s Twelve Days of Glowing Renewal Collection is likely to make it on most beauty connoisseurs’ gift lists. Being one of the most sought-after calendars in past years, this limited edition set is one of the most luxurious calendars. Fans will be pleased to know that the Miracle Broth, Revitalising Mask and other signature items are included in the set. HK$3,500

7. Maison Christian Dior

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To celebrate the magic of the holiday season, artist Vincent Darré collaborates with Maison Christian Dior to present a beautiful gift set inspired by the couture house on 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Behind each window, are fragrances, creams, soaps, and candles to be found. HK$3,500

8. Net-a-Porter Beauty

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Following last year’s popularity, Net-a-Porter’s 25 Days of Beauty returns for the holidays. Each drawer is packed with the retailer’s top picks, including travel and full-sized products from coveted brands like Omorovicza, Dr. Barbara Sturm and KORA Organics. HK$2,300

9. Penhaligon’s

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Looking for a new scent come 2020? Penhaligon’s 25 days of Christmas is all about exploring new fragrances. Think perfume, body washes, lip balms, candles and more, each day is an olfactory discovery to love. HK$3,950

10. Rituals

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Having just launched in Hong Kong this year, Rituals is fast becoming a cult favourite for beauty addicts. Their Advent Deluxe Calendar is a great way to discover the new brand’s offering – with twenty four of Ritual’s hero products for the face, body and home. HK$880

11. The Body Shop

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There are times when “the bigger the better” does hold true. At least The Body Shop thinks so. To celebrate the holidays for the past sixteen years, the brand has been launching the most large-scale advents to count down to Christmas. Their Dream Big Ultimate Beauty Advent is filled with twenty six different goodies from their bath and body ranges to take you into the new year. HK$1,499

12. Valmont

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Luxury skincare house, Valmont is presenting the brand’s first ever advent calendar this year. Each drawer of the twelve boxes holds  bestsellers including items from the L’Elixir des Glaciers and Hydra3 collections. HK$2,280

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Caterers to add to your little black book to guarantee a Christmas party worthy of a toast.

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