Who wouldn't want to find a private jet tucked in their stocking? Courtesy of Neiman Marcus.
When nothing will do but way too much, it's time to deliver a extravagant, over-the-top gift that says, "oh, yes, I did" with unabashed outrageousness. Not because you need it or deserve it or can even afford it. Just because.
Count on the Neiman Marcus Holiday catalog to deliver the senseless, the extravagant, and the wonderful. Which is to say that they're not just offering private jet made collaboration with Cobalt, but a PJ in rose gold.
Available at neimanmarcus.com, $1,500,000.
When it gets chilly — perhaps on your new private jet? — cuddle up under a refined blankie by Alicia Adams. Lilac with grey is especially spiffy for jet-setting gents.
Available at barneys.com, $445.
Who needs a suitcase that charges your phone? You'd prefer one that stands out from the anonymous pack at baggage claim. A dark grey, crocodile-embossed leather carry-on cabin suitcase with a satin lining and 360-degree wheels should fit the bill.
Available at henribendel.com, $798.
Make the most of truffle season, now through January. Start with a few nights in a glam Art Deco suite at Baglioni Hotel Carlton in Milan, followed by a peaceful retreat in the Glass House in Piedmont's Monferrato Valley, where you'll have a truffle tasting class and a Dom Pérignon truffle dinner.
For reservations, email VIP@baglionihotels.com. Rates begin at €2,900.
Nevermind those Korean cheapies. The latest and greatest in beauté from France is a collection of five waterless masks designed for mouth, face, eyes, neck, and hands, made with 87 you-look-so-gorgeous ingredients. Why buy just one when you can spring for the coffret?
Available at barneys.com, $425.
Look like a boss anywhere in a safari chair hand-cut and hand-stitched in Uganda. Inspired by intrepid Lady Florence Baker, this is a perch made for trailblazers on the go.
Available at roseandfitzgerald.com, $875.
When the occasion calls for spending the night al fresco, wouldn't it be so much more extravagant to do it in a faux fur sleeping sac with a nice velvet lining?
Available at neimanmarcus.com, $395.
Smart travelers never leave home without a corkscrew tucked away in their dopp kit. For emergencies.
Available at amara.com, $179.
Tibi's oversized sweater in a go-with-anything light gray neutral can go anywhere from après-ski to chilly beach nights, ideally in the same day.
Available at netaporter.com, $695.
Four scented candles — Fire, Earth, Air, Water — inspired by medieval alchemy will quickly banish any funny hotel room scents.
Available at netaporter.com, $120.
Is this a set of high-tech earbuds in interchangeable colors? No. It's the new hair dryer that Dyson spent $43 million developing. The company may not have intended it for travel purposes, but its compact size makes it ideal for exactly that.
Available at amazon.com, $524.99.
Behold, your bijou Zen garden of blossoms in their artful brass bud holders. No, nothing has ever been cuter than the watering can that sustains them.
Available at ahalife.com, $800.
What does a good guest do? Say thank you properly. The most thoughtful travelers carry a few sheets of fanciful, engraved stationery and write their hosts a nice note on the plane home.
Available at bellinvito.com, $90.
A health crisis inspired the founder of the Northern California beauty company to develop a line of products for face and body that were bio-active, super-concentrated, effective, and, above all, non-toxic.
Available at barneys.com, from $110.
A small python bag named for the Greek god of the western wind, who was also the god of spring, would be an excellent amulent on all journeys.
Available at wanderlista.com, $575.
Don't be fooled by the beachy vibe: The low-cut front and open back make this a dress for after hours. And the silk fabric makes it perfect for traveling.
Available at jalinedesign.com, $595.
A stylish way to store and organize documents, tickets, itineraries, and other paper ephemera that inevitably accrues, even among the most digital of travelers.
Available at bergdorfgoodman.com, $425.
Forget what you think you know about Cabo San Lucas. The Baja Mexico area is undergoing a renaissance, in no small part because Auberge is opening Chileno Bay Resort this winter. Be among the first to see what all the fuss is about.
Book It: Reservations are available now.
Need more ideas? Shop for your favorite Good Samaritans, Hungry Travelers, and Little Globetrotters. Find stocking stuffers and more in Fathom Holiday Gift Guides.
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