Our FAVORITE GIFTS for Travelers

01. National Geographic 100 Hotels of a Lifetime featuring me! My good friend, the talented writer and travel expert Annie Fitzsimmons, has a new book that reveals 100 iconic hotels you should add to your bucket list. Based on her extensive travels and interviews with seasoned industry veterans, this luxurious, inspirational book is a must-have for hotel lovers. You can find me in the South Africa section, sharing some incredible properties that I’ve come to love.

02. This durable passport cover from the iconic French trunk maker Goyard makes a luxurious stocking stuffer. It’s available in 11 colorways and can be monogrammed. 03. An Apple AirTag popped into a card slot will ensure precious passports are tracked.

04. I've embraced the comfortable yet pulled-together “sets” trend, wearing them on every long-haul flight this year. Quince's mix-and-match cashmere pieces for women and men offer affordable luxury. 05. For an even more affordable option, I picked up these washable Milano knit pants and matching sweaters from Uniqlo while in London last month. They are incredibly comfortable, and I can attest that they hold their shape through red-eyes.

06. I rarely love the toiletries provided in hotel rooms. They’re often too scented, too watery or make me itchy! While I usually decant my everyday toiletries into small travel containers, even on space-deprived safari trips, this bath and body set from Kiehl’s is worth packing. The products work well with all skin and hair types, and I’m such a fan of the rich Crème de Corps.

07. Speaking from personal experience, photographers can be particular about camera setups and accessories, but any photographer would likely love this Brevité Jumper Camera Backpack. Durable, water-resistant and available in 11 colors, this award-winning backpack holds a camera, lenses and up to a 16” MacBook. Its many extra pockets for accessories and personal items, plus a luggage sleeve, make it perfect for use as a carry-on.

08. A surprise trip makes a fantastic, over-the-top gift, and we have lots of experience putting gifts like these together. From planning the trip of their dreams to fashioning fun ways to “package” the gift for an unwrapping they’ll never forget, we are well-versed in this! Pro tip: If you’re planning a surprise, don’t add frequent flier numbers to the flights until after the reveal, or the flights will show up in the airline app.