Holiday Gift Guide 2024: The Best Stocking Stuffers For Ultra-Wealthy Travelers
$11,900 earrings, $7,700 fragrances, a solid gold coffee cup charm and limited-edition chocolates put this stocking-stuffer gift guide at the top of a luxury traveler’s list
If you are a luxury traveler, you know how you like things and never compromise. Your comfort is king and as a connoisseur of the finer touches, these exceptional products are paramount to self-care when jetsetting the globe. Here are 18 of the best stocking stuffers for ultra-luxury travelers.
Jet Set Candy
Choose nearly any destination in the world and Jet Set Candy has a travel trinket for you. The expansive menu of travel-themed jewelry includes bracelets, charms, necklaces, rings, earrings, charm holders, cuffs and of course, bundles so you get multiples at once. Once you choose just one, you will find yourself in it for the long haul. These travel confections are addictive.
Some favorites include the solid gold New York City Coffee Cup ($1,498), the Singapore Sling charm in solid gold ($998), Swiss Chocolate Charm in solid gold ($1,498) and a wide selection of less expensive charms and jewelry in gold vermeil and sterling silver to choose among. The Rainbow Pave Plane ($598) is a great stand-alone for a necklace.
Goshwara Earrings
There’s a stunning selection of Goshwara designer jewelry available on Olivela fine jewelry and accessories website. The 18k gold-tiered Goshwara earrings in Emerald are a show-stopper for travelers who anticipate dancing, socializing and champagne. These are also perfect for attending posh food and wine festivals around the globe.
From the company’s website: “20% of the proceeds from every purchase at Olivela supports our cause partners—at zero extra cost to you. Available on every product, every day. No exceptions. Our customers have already donated the equivalent of more than 1 million days of school for girls.”
Dromoland Castle x Tidings Silk Scarves
With major fashion expectations in sight, ultra-wealthy travelers know that a silk scarf is a wardrobe staple. Ireland’s Dromoland Castle has partnered with heritage brand Tidings to collaborate on a limited edition of silk scarves ($331.75). Each silk scarf is designed by Tidings’ founder, Niamh Gillespie, whose 20-year career includes stints at Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith. Choose among six designs, all hand-painted pieces with intricate motifs unique to Dromoland Castle. Travelers who seek the ultimate in sartorial self-expression will delight in this clever stocking stuffer.
Taddo’s Tallow
For travelers who don’t want to fuss with lotions in bottles, blisters or squeeze tubes, Taddo’s Tallow Lotion Stick ($28) is an ingenious gift. This hands-free lotion stick provides coverage everywhere you need it. For those who also don’t want that lotion-y feel, or who suffer from phobias around lotion, this is the most thoughtful luxury when traveling. Plus, with Taddo’s Tallow lotion stick, they don’t need to worry about anything oozing or dripping.
JBL Tour Pro 3
The JBL Tour Pro 3 ($249.95) has an immersive spatial 360-degree sound that is fully customizable and connects virtually everywhere, including in-flight entertainment systems. The larger 1.57” touchscreen makes it easier to navigate. Connecting to your phone is seamless and a once-and-done exercise. Through the touchscreen you can see the song playing, who’s calling you, and even share content through Auracast with other JBL users. The noise-canceling features are next-level, including degrees of adaptive noise-canceling options depending on the environment. The battery life is 40 hours in the smart charging case.
Granado Scented Crackers
The Scented Crackers in Nostalgia from Granado ($55) comes with travel-size travel essentials: Nostalgia perfume and hand cream of the same fragrance. You’ll pick up notes of citrus and spice, roses and white flowers. The holiday collection includes additional scents, each inspired by the vibrant essence of Brazil's coastal beauty, and is packaged with splendor in these elegant crackers.
Imarra Wellness Facial Serum
There’s only 1 oz of this Daily Refresh Facial Serum ($158) from Imarra Wellness, but it’s the Bugatti of facial serums for travelers. It’s loaded with more than 1200 mg of sun-grown CBD using regenerative farming practices and packed with luxe seed oils to moisturize deeply and combat high-altitude flying. It also gives your skin a radiant golden glow. This incomparable luxury facial serum was created by Kelly Schaeffer, Imarra Wellness founder and CEO, who uses it daily. “Imarra is my go-to travel essential. Its deeply hydrating formula is the perfect antidote for long hauls in the air and exposure to the sea and sun or dry mountain air,” Schaeffer said in an email.
Pro tip: Apply 1-2 pea-sized amounts of the oil, plus 1-2 similar-sized portions of your favorite daily moisturizer (Goop Genes’ all-in-one moisturizing face cream is an ideal combination), and blend. Pat throughout your face and inhale the delicious earthy scent while you set your intentions for the day. Repeat this at night with gratitude before you go to bed. Make this a ritual while traveling to ensure deep facial skin hydration.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Generation Speaker
Its small packaging and big sound define this Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Generation Speaker ($199). This is a perfect stocking stuffer for travelers who appreciate design and sound quality with them anywhere their travels take them. Green, Lunar Red and Nordic Ice are among the scrumptious shades available.
Delysia Chocolatier
Delysia Chocolatier is known for its luxury artisan confections, catering to a broad range of chocoholics, including gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free, nut-free and Kosher. The flavors of the 9-piece are inspired by festive holiday classics: hot toddy, gingerbread house, candy cane, lemon anise fig, peppermint mocha, sticky toffee English pudding, rosemary orange, fruitcake and prime rib. Both savory and sweet, this 9-piece box is the perfect luxury travel companion for discerning tastes.
Roe Caviar
If you’re not traveling with your tin of Roe Caviar, you should be. Caviar is the ultimate indulgence when flying. While many first-class cabins serve caviar (Qatar Airways recently introduced caviar in business class), you can always bring your own. Pop this in the stocking the morning of your Christmas gift exchange so it’s fresh. Enjoy immediately or save it to pair with your in-flight meal to take it from meh to magnificent. The 30g tin starts at $120 and the 50g tin starts at $185. Each Roe caviar gift is presented in a gold-rimmed black tin within an elegant wood box. Roe is harvested from a Northern California farm and salted for one month to ensure freshness.
Pro tip: Travel with your blinis and enjoy the buttery, briny and nutty undertones of this exceptional caviar any time you travel. You can also enjoy your caviar on any type of cracker.
La Bonne Brosse N. 02 Small Care & Detangling Hair Brush
Le Bonne Brosse N. 02 Small Shine & Care Hair Brush ($125) in cherry red mixes the nylon and boar bristles. Whether your hair is normal or thick, this brush will give hair shine and volume. The natural keratin in the boar bristle is similar to that of human hair, so it naturally nourishes and stimulates the scalp. Le Bonne Brosse brushes are said to leave hair feeling denser, fuller and healthier.
Dent’s Evangeline Cashmere-lined Gloves
Dent’s was established in 1977 and given a royal warrant in 2016 when His Majesty The King was Prince of Wales. Having done many of the Coronation gloves, CEO Deborah Moore says on the website, “We are so proud to have been granted His Majesty’s royal warrant. We have been in business since 1777 and have made so many of the Coronation gloves, so it’s another very special moment in our long history.”
For ladies, there are no more sophisticated gloves than the Evangeline women’s touchscreen three-point cashmere-lined leather gloves with buttons. The leather touchscreen allows for use of mobile phones without having to remove the gloves, and the three-point stitching on the back gives the hands an elegant, elongated appearance. The cashmere brings both warmth and luxury. Men will love these Grand Prix driving gloves ($143) in three-color leather, inspired by the flamboyant colors of classic motor racing teams.
Artis Makeup Brush
Luxury travelers never leave home without this makeup brush. Designed to be used with cream, powder, or liquid makeup, the Artis Rose Gold Oval 7 ($75) is a wunderkind makeup tool. Any blending or brushing, be that bronzer, powder (loose or pressed), blush, highlighter, foundation or concealer, this brush can handle it. You can also use it to apply and blend skincare products. Artis is a favorite of many celebrities, including Kate Hudson, Maude Apatow, and professional makeup artist Anthony H. Nguyen.
Stoic Beauty Balancing Night Cream
Stoic Beauty’s Balancing Night Cream is an ideal night cream for the flare-ups and inflammation that are inevitable with travel. If overnight flights are often on the itinerary, this triple-action formula tackles redness from rosacea, hyperpigmentation and flare-ups.
The New York Times Greatest Hits Of Monday Crossword Puzzles
Luxury travelers who can’t break their crossword habit know there’s no better time to unwind with a good puzzle than a long flight or train ride. The New York Times Greatest Hits Of Monday Crossword Puzzles ($6.99) is a travel staple for those who enjoy brain-busters. Authored by The New York Times Crossword Editor Will Shortz, this is the perfect accompaniment while cruising the English Countryside, traveling on The Orient Express, or cruising expeditions with Abercrombie & Kent.
Aembr’s Alkymist All-In-One Spray
Having a space that smells great is one of the key attributes of luxury travel and the Aembr Alkymist all-in-one fragrance is a versatile gift for expensive stocking stuffers. Use on hair, skin, as a pet spray, fabric refresher and room spray. Each bottle of Alkymist is packaged in a chic glass bottle featuring a magnetic cap; this means it snaps right on and off, no fiddling with twists and turns. Store in your luggage, travel bag, tote or purse. Alkymist comes in four sophisticated scents: Aristocrat, Heritage, Between the Sheets (fresh linen) and 1989. The Alkymist line prides itself on being free from carcinogens, parabens, phthalates and mutagen.
AMAFFI Exclusive Fragrances
For the luxury traveler who takes olfactory senses seriously, the AMAFFI exclusive fragrances are more of an experience than just a scent. The fragrances are created in Grasse, France and packaged in artful enchanted bottles that resemble fine jewelry. Hot Heart for Men ($4,300) is described by the brand as invigorating layers of grapefruit, cardamom, cypress and oak moss. Power for Women comes encased in a Swarovski-studded orb bottle ($7,700), and is described as a symphony of amber, oud, sandalwood and musk. Place Your Bets for Men ($3,800) is presented in a roulette-inspired bottle and has daring fougère blends of lavender, patchouli, sandalwood and artemisia. Forever Tango for Women is housed in a Swarovski-encrusted crystal bottle ($7,100) and is an elegant blend of sambac, tuberose, jasmine and fiery cardamom.
Paula Conway writes about the travel and leisure pursuits of the 1 Percent, is the publisher of ConwayConfidential.com—exclusively devoted to luxury travel and lifestyle—and
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