Gift Guide : 13 Luxury Items From Around The World
We may be dreaming of somewhere sunny and tropical, or at this point we’d take even wind-whipped and cozy. But with the current state of travel it’s not always in the cards. As travel advisors, we’ve seen a few clients shift their plans to the spring in light of recent events, but they’re still longing to be abroad. These luxe gift ideas featuring special items made around the world are sure to help the gap between trips seem a bit smaller.
You can still get inspired by other places even if travel is on hold, by bringing local items from around the globe into your own home. Here’s our holiday gift guide featuring some of our most coveted items from around the world that are the perfect gift for those who are still waiting to travel. If you need to find gifts for friends that are planning to travel soon, this is the gift guide is for you.
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made in Italy
This fun aluminum tin made is full of everything you need for pasta night, including handmade spaghetti, San Marzano tomatoes, and chocolate covered nuts. Made by Italianvera sauces, which are slow-cooked in small batches in Campania, a beautiful town in the south of Italy.
made in Thailand
This multi-use tool is ever the over achiever. It perfectly steams vegetables, fish, dumplings, and even tamales. Handmade in Thailand, it’s beautiful bamboo base can even be used to serve. The set comes with 15 paper liners and chopsticks.
Château d’Estoublon Couture Olive Oil 20 Years Edition
made in France
This special reserve olive oil is first press and is lovely drizzled on fresh arugula, to marinate artichokes or for dipping that baguette you picked up at the market. Made from Boutaillan olives, it’s a peppery, thick oil and some of the best we’ve ever tasted.
Truffle Hunter Whole Black Truffles
made in the United Kingdom
Looking for something that will wow the chef on your list? Truffles are usually found chopped up in sauces, or extracted for their oils. These babies are whole and a real treat, hand-gathered all the way in the forests of the United Kingdom.
Neuhaus Chocolate Wine Paring Box
made in Belgium
Belgium is known for their chocolates, and these 6 “pralines” were created by Maître Chocolatier at Neuhaus to pair perfectly with your favorite glass. Neuhaus is one of the most regarded producers of Belgian chocolate, and blows most other brands away.
Maruhide Premium Soy Sauce Set
made in Japan
Maruhide’s signature soy sauce is made from locally sourced wheat, natural sea salt and some of Japan’s finest soybeans. This freshly pressed, raw soy sauce is almost fruity on the palette and is only made in limited quantities each year.
designed in France
When we’re not planning fabulous trips for clients, we’re often flipping through one of our coffee table books for destination inspiration. One of our favorites is this brightly colored staple on St. Tropez.
made in the Philippines
Cleverly designed by Philippines native, Annette Lasala Spillane, these no piercing needed “earrings” are made of 14k yellow gold and feature sunrays carved into the delicate hoops. They can also be worn as rings.
Sisley Paris Foaming Exfoliant
made in France
Parisian women have long been known for their fresh skin, and effortless glamour. All of Sisley Paris’ products are fabulous, but we especially love this foaming exfoliant, to help sloth off dry, flaky winter skin.
made in Malibu
OSEA’s seaweed-infused body oil is made by soaking hand-harvested Undaria Algae in barrels for six months. This provides unmatched marine moisture to skin and hair, and sinks in quickly and leaves our skin feeling supple and smooth. Plus it looks pretty on our vanity.
Byredo Mumbai Noise Eau de Parfum
made in Sweden
A favorite among influencers everywhere, Byredo’s Mojave Ghost normally takes center stage. However, we prefer the more complex Mumbai Noise, which offers scents of rich woods and amber alongside bitter coffee and sweet tonka bean.
made in the United Kingdom
An elegantly designed, feathery textured throw you’ll treasure for years. Made from mohair, wool and a touch of nylon for flexibility, it looks just as good draped on your couch as it does wrapped around your shoulders.
made in Colombia
We adore these Cielo baskets from The Citizenry. With two types of natural fibers, these baskets are as durable as they are stunning. Handwoven by a group of 25 artisans in Guapi, Cauca in Colombia, each basket is a unique work of functional art.
