Take one part heritage hotel, one part fabled bar, add a dash of controversy, then stir and you have the recipe behind some classic cocktails. In December, Harry’s Bar in Paris celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Bloody Mary it claims a former barman there, Fernand Petiot, created in 1921. The St Regis New York hotel also claims the Bloody.
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February is a month of love and celebration. And with traveling still out of the question, the city’s luxury hotels are really going out of their way to make their staycations truly one-of-a-kind. Here’s our latest selection of romantic staycations for all the starry-eyed lovers, no matter whether you want to keep things simple or go all out with flowers, champagne, and even diamonds.
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Sunset portraits at the Peninsula’s rooftop helipad
Normally, a stay at the Peninsula is already pretty hard to beat. They have the iconic rooftop helipad and unparalleled views of the city’s harbour. But the Passionately Yours staycation is truly one-of-a-kind. The stay comes with a luminous turn-down inspired by the Southern Aurora lights, with a personalised map of the night sky written in the stars as a gift to the couple. All guests staying in suites can have the opportunity to have their portraits taken against the setting sun on the helipad too. And t