A guide to this year’s best gifts they would love, but would never buy for themselves
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Life’s little luxuries like sunsets and soft kitten tummies are so sweet, but you can’t easily wrap them up and put a bow on them (I mean, can you imagine gift wrapping a cat?).
Thankfully, there are plenty of other little luxuries that are easy to wrap for your loved ones, and this category is usually my personal favorite one to gift. When shopping for luxury gifts, I like to ignore the price tag and hunt for treasures that bring real value to the recipient’s life, whether they are designed to bring delight at their use or offer the priceless gift of time.
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This guide to little luxury gifts is all about indulgent surprises that feel extravagant but come in perfectly petite packages. You won’t find handbags the price of a car on this list (in fact, everything is $800 or less, with most things being well below that threshold), but you will find a wildly eclectic assortment of gifts to delight:
TOP TRAVEL GIFTS THAT ARE LITTLE LUXURIES
1. Delicate Diamonds | The ultimate little luxury, this necklace brings a subtle sparkle to any outfit. They can wear it alone or easily pair it with something else from their jewelry box.
2. Designer Snorkel Gear | How about this as a gift for the person who has everything? Whether their next destination is the Maldives or the apartment complex pool, this mask and snorkel combo is sure to turn heads.
3. Keepsake Box | Loose ticket stubs and seashells no more, this travel keepsake library corrals all their adventures into one tidy parcel.
4. Built-in Organizer | This smart weekender bag holds an incredible built-in closet for instant organization. A gift of time if I ever saw one, this bag allows them to pack and unpack with ease (see the carry-on version in action in my review).
5. Mobile Wellness Gift Card | While I often give local spa gift cards to friends and family, massage-on-demand is next level. Find my firsthand review of Soothe and an exclusive discount code here.
6. Jewelry Case | Even without anything in it, this jewelry case looks rich. A supple leather feels luxurious, and thoughtful storage compartments keep everything safe and tangle-free.
7. Smart Satchel | A laptop sleeve and storage compartments mean this bag is ready for their day, while the seamlessly integrated trolley sleeve means it’s ready to fly. And hey – maybe it’ll get them bumped to first class!
8. Bag o’ Games | Leisurely playing games sounds like quite a luxury to me, and this set has everything they need for Backgammon and Checkers in a portable drawstring bag. Best of all, the pieces are made in Maine and it’s completely plastic free.
9. Velvet Slippers | Sure, they may just be renting an Airbnb on their next vacation, but I bet they’ll be walking around like they own the place in these soft slippers.
10. Travel Fragrance Set | Send them on a scent adventure with this gorgeous toiletry set that looks far more expensive than it is. Choose from citrus, woody, or floral scents.
Still looking for more inspiration? Check out these past gift guides: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018
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Do you have any luxury travelers in your life?
