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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s not too late to buy the perfect gift for the traveler in your life. Whether he travels for business or pleasure, or simply appreciates a few home comforts when he’s not on the road, you’ll find our guide is brimming with ideas to make this festive season really count!

To truly travel in luxury, you need beautiful luggage. Saddleback Leather Co. makes backpacks, duffels and luggage that will turn heads from the airport to the hotel. Every piece is made with full grain leather, custom stainless steel hardware and marine grade thread. Made with no breakable parts like zippers, magnets, or wheels, Saddleback’s leather designs are built to be passed down for generations. Their slogan is “They’ll Fight Over It When You’re Dead.”

Saddleback Leather makes the longest lasting, over engineered leather goods in the world. Their leather products are so durable that they offer a 100 Year Warranty. They say “we’re a people business cleverly disguised as a leather bag company” because we use our business to transform lives by sharing the greatest message in the world and have fun doing it.

Nothing says luxury like the pristine tennis courts of a world-class resort. The Rocket tennis racquet bag by Tennis C Williams will have you and your gear arriving in style and ready to play. Made by tennis players for tennis players, the bag is smart, durable, and functional. With pockets for everything—a thermal-lined racquet pocket, spacious main compartment, antimicrobial-lined wet pocket, neoprene water bottle holder, thermal-lined food and drink compartment, and separate shoe, ball, and utility pockets—you don’t have to sacrifice function or style. Even its patent-pending Rocket Pocket™ will have your phone, wallet, and keys in your hand in seconds. Adding to its comfort and versatility are the hideable backpack straps and adjustable shoulder strap, which let you carry the Rocket like a backpack, duffle, or over the shoulder. Plus, it stands on its own!

The Montblanc MB 01 Over-Ear Headphones meet clients’ growing expectation of comfortable companions for all day travel, longer meeting days, sound quality and a haptic experience. Their combination of leather, comfortable cushions and contemporary headphone technology allows users to master a full day of calls, relax while listening to their favorite tunes or focus with Active Noise Cancellation.

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Singular and robust, LOEWE Esencia Eau de Parfum is a fragrance composed of over 200 elements including red pepper berries, basil and tarragon. The scent comes in a translucent glass flask in a rustic shade of dark green.

The Mackenzie 12 Watch briefcase from Charles Simon – in all black with vermilion interior – is the refined way of keeping your watch collection. Crafted by hand in Canada, this watch briefcase features a minimalist aesthetic with a vibrant twist and is made from premium materials.

A robust aluminum and carbon fiber frame and a lock with a personalized code keep up to twelve watches safe and secure at home and on the go, while two convenient storage compartments provide extra room for keeping your watch straps, gloves and other accessories.

Like to cycle when you travel? The Aerowatt is a revolutionary sports eyewear designed with an industry-first, SpaceVent™ system. The SpaceVent™ channels are located at the top of the lens bridge. They simultaneously block and reflect sunlight away from entering the eyes through the openings, while continuing to direct and diffuse air to prevent fog distortion. A full-coverage optical shield contains SCN-PP™ lens technology, ensuring optical clarity, contrast and UVA & UVB protection. Altogether, an energised style that demands attention without compromising technical innovation.

Impeccable elegance, flawless quality, and state-of-the art technical sophistication make L.U.C watches the perfect timepiece for the modern gentleman who appreciates the finer things in life. Ideal for international travellers, Chopard‘s L.U.C Time Traveler One in Lucent Steel™ boasts a complication that displays all the timezones simultaneously.

This essential shaving kit is a travel-friendly ritual for the perfect shave. The iconic yellow Acqua di Parma branded pouch contains the Shaving Cream and the Aftershave Emulsion in 40ml travel size. Moreover, the Iconic Colonia is present in the offer in the 20ml format.

While keeping the identity of the Gregory Peck Sun that has become an Oliver Peoples classic, the Gregory Peck 1962 is designed with a folding mechanism offering a compact version of the original, that’s perfect for when you travel. Featuring the same recognizable keyhole bridge and elongated genuine plaque as the existing style, the Gregory Peck 1962 is offered in an array of tortoise hues and limited edition colors.

An elegant, versatile accessory, these flip-flops are designed to add a touch of style to travel and leisure. The leather straps are completely embroidered with rows of shiny monili, the iconic element of the Brunello Cucinelli collections. An ultra lightweight two-tone rubber outsole completes the accessory and provides added comfort.

Precious accessories for enjoying moments of relaxation with an elegant and functional touch. Selected materials and craftsmanship give each item the distinctive character of the Brunello Cucinelli collections.

Surprise your loved one this Christmas with an on-the-go men’s gift set starring the enigmatic and adventurous Burberry Hero fragrance. This travel-friendly fragrance gift set is presented in a custom box, containing 1 x Hero Eau de Parfum, 0.34 oz. and 1 x Hero Eau de Toilette, 0.34 oz.

Every traveler, sports enthusiast, and active participant in anything needs a good pair of binoculars to see, understand and enjoy more. The Safari Ultrasharp Series binoculars are the ones you need. Steiner’s world-renowned image clarity, accurate color, low-light capability and field-proven toughness ensure maximum performance from your optics – and more pleasure from your pursuit of adventure.

These binoculars offer a versatile combination of high power and wide field of view, a great choice for your daypack, glove box or birding stand.

Ideal for the business traveler, the Travel Tote with the classic name tag and leather handles gives you that timeless briefcase style. Measuring 14.2 x 16.5 x 6.3 inches / 36 x 42 x 16 cm, this Que Shebley tote has a main zip closure with a locking buckle strap to secure it. Designed to be functional and minimalist, it features an internal zipped pocket and a full lined interior. The removable shoulder strap makes it perfect for hands-free travel.

When Bluesmiths set out to create the ultimate board shorts they wanted the perfect balance of form and function. So they took extreme performance Swiss fabrics and tailored them into great fitting trunks that they tested to near destruction on Maui and off its North Shore. (It took a long time.) Regularly reviewed as the world’s finest and best board shorts, these Spartan Shorts are luxurious, tailored, hydrophobic (water repellent) and built to last. They are the only pair you’ll need – both in and out of the water.

Vincent is known for being an unforgettable classic. They are considered as diplomat shoes, with a subtle elegance that effortlessly matches any sophisticated wardrobe selection. With a simple and clean design, Vincent follows the Goodyear Welted Handgrade line Construction System. These Cap Toe Shoes from Carlos Santos are available in Anil Betis Mela and Anil Betis Rosewood.

Designed to accommodate the travel records of both the overnight traveler and a full family vacation, Graphic Image‘s travel journal includes summary pages for detailing your adventures and full color maps to help you on your way. Editorial information includes toll-free numbers, world weather, distances and international dialing codes. Whether you wish to remember the practical details of a business trip or recollect your Summer vacation abroad, this is a keepsake for generations to come.

The Royce RFID Blocking Passport Wallet is a stylish and secure travel wallet handcrafted from premium full grain leather. It ensures your passport and personal information stay protected from RFID hackers and comes with dedicated slots for your passport and 3 credit cards. There is also an ID window for easy access and separate compartments for currencies. Designed for both security and convenience, you can even personalize it with free monogramming for a truly special touch.

A fantastic luxury gift for business travel. The luxurious Grand Garment Bag from Von Baer helps you take a suit in your carry-on without creasing it, ideal for those traveling for business or for the daily trip to the gym. It’s made from the finest quality full-grain Italian leather, handmade in Florence, Italy. The Grand can be personalized with a laser engraving, perfect for a special gift for a loved one.

This duffle style bag is fully carry-on size compliant, yet packs plenty of room for your work trip. The built-in garment bag is simple to use, by unzipping the sides of the bag, and using the built-in central hanger, which can handle 2-3 suits and shirts. Von Baer are renowned for providing the highest quality leather possible, ensuring it’s vegetable-tanned, and certified Italian leather. Shop the Grand Leather Garment bag on the Vonbaer.com website.

Embark on a style journey with the Travelers Stamp Tee from John Varvatos, a must-have for the adventurous at heart. This short sleeve crew is adorned with an all-over print, featuring a collection of stamps and journal sketches that capture the essence of travel and discovery.

More than a simple tee, it serves as a wearable diary of wanderlust, each design telling its own unique story. Enhanced with a heavy garment wash for supreme softness, it is crafted with premium pima cotton ensuring both comfort and style. The Travelers Stamp Tee is a testament to the beauty of travel and the art of storytelling through distinctive design.

Peak Design spent 4 years redesigning the tripod from the ground up, creating a travel tripod that packs down to the diameter of a water bottle—without compromising height, stability, or features. Traditional tripods have always suffered from needless bulk and wasted space, so Peak Design made it radically faster to setup and takedown. Their tripod features ergonomic adjustment points, built-in mobile compatibility, and thoughtful details at every turn. Plus, it’s built for life on the road: durable, 100% serviceable, and backed by the Peak Design lifetime guarantee.

Tripod includes legs, ballhead, protective soft case, ARCA-compatible Standard Plate, mobile mount, hex tool with carrying clip, and bushing removal tool for maintenance.

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Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.