Tiffin luncheons and afternoon tea at the Repulse Bay Hotel in the late 1930s, was a favourite weekend jaunt for city dwellers and expatriates far from 'home'. The peerless view across the bay of the South China Sea, especially at sunset, was a significant draw. Thatched chalets, deckchairs and umbrellas were available on the beach for picnic parties. The road (left centre) skirted the Repulse Bay Hotel and continued along the coastline to Stanley and further on to Shek O.