Through out the 1980s, Robin Leach introduced the world to the "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," showing us lavish homes and vacation getaways. While you might not be famous, you can live like one of Leach's subjects during a weekend escape to Hong Kong.

Here's how:

When spending endless sums on luxury, few places can beat The Peninsula Hong Kong. The suites are superb and the hotel offers almost infinite delights, if you can bear to leave your beautiful bathroom, like playing weekend admirals with the hand-carved wooden telescope keeping watch over the island.

Even the rich get hungry, and when they do The Penunsula knows how to wine and dine. Reserve your place behind the scenes (to be seen) at the Chef's Tables at Gaddi's or Spring Moon. These tables are inside the respective Western and Chinese kitchens, giving visitors a first-hand insight into the creation of a memorable meal.

Time your exploration of the hotel's 80-some luxury boutiques in the three-level shopping arcade around reviving pauses in Hong Kong's most elegant, historic setting-the hotel's lobby. This has been a local institution for almost 80 years, where afternoon tea is a must.

From dining to shopping, the hotel forms a self-contained world unto itself, but it would be a pity not to enjoy a few more of Hong Kong's many enjoyable diversions. Ask the concierge, the suave and all-knowledgeable Paul Quinn, for suggestions as to how to pack the most experience into what will end up feeling like an all-too short stay. And of course, Quinn can arrange your entree into the most exclusive venues around town: concerts, musicals, theaters and art shows are all just a phone call away for Quinn's guests. One extravagance certainly not to miss are the helicopter flight-seeing tours, surely the most exciting way to get acquainted with Hong Kong if this is your first visit, run by one of The Peninsula's sister companies.

After just 24 hours in The Peninsula you've most likely acquired a taste for the finer things in life, Hong Kong style. When you are ready to venture forth and explore the island, book the hotel's vintage Rolls Royce, an impeccably maintained 1934 work of art. Getting there is more than half the fun as you glide from one glamorous destination to the next.

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