What better thing to do during the holidays than dream up travel plans for the coming year? Maybe a jaunt to Barbuda to escape winter's chilly temperatures, or a trek to Switzerland to hit the slopes.
Either way, the luxury jet-setter in your life will need luggage, cashmere to stay warm, and a few tech luxuries to keep them entertained during their journey.
Here are some suggestions for the friends and family on your gift list who suffer from wanderlust.
Apple iPad & Novatel Wireless MiFi
Say goodbye to the days of paying for internet at domestic airports and hotels. Novatel's MiFi gives you (and up to 5 devices) WiFi access whenever, wherever. Available through Virgin Mobile, a $40 per month, no-contract plan gets you unlimited data. Pair it with a coveted iPad and the recipient will love you forever. I promise. $149, VirginMobileUSA.com
Clare Vivier Weekender
The perfect carryall for quick jaunts, this aniline dyed leather weekender is oh-so-chic. Available in black, navy, camel (shown here) and green. $460 at seevivier.com
Bose QuietComfort15 Noise Canceling Headphones
For some people, the iPod's standard-issue white ear buds get uncomfortable when worn in long stretches. Travelers will find comfort in the Q15's noise canceling capabilities and around-the-ear fit. $299.95, Bose.com
Rimowa Luggage
Known for the innovative cases that have become their signature, Rimowa luggage will get you far with the jet-setter in your life. My favorite collections from the brand are the Salsa Air and Salsa Deluxe.
Flight 001 Gift Card
Flight 001 Gift Cards make First Class presents and come in handy when frequent flyers need to re-up on essentials like luggage tags, sleep masks and neckrests. May only be used in Flight 001 stores in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Berkeley and Brooklyn.
Samsung Galaxy Tab
At 7.5" x 4.7", Samsung's Galaxy Tab is perfect for travelers looking to keep it light. The rear and front facing camera options, instant video, WiFi hotspot feature, and e-reader capabilities make this all-in-one device a jet-setters dream. $399.99 with two-year agreement, Sprint.com.
Zagat Smartbox
Give the gift of fine dining with Smartbox's latest offering from Zagat. You pick the city (Chicago, D.C., LA, New York or San Francisco) and the recipient gets to choose from a handpicked list of high-scoring, Zagat-Rated restaurants to enjoy their delicious 3-course meal. $99, ZagatSmartbox.com
WOWee ONE Gel Speaker
The WOWee ONE is a revolution in sound. Turning any surface into a speaker and any situation into a party, globetrotters can discover new and innovative ways to experience music. I used my WOWee to turn Whistler's Peak to Peak gondola into a subwoofer. Kanye West anyone? $79.99, WOWeeOne.com
White & Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap
White & Warren's beloved bestseller is an absolute travel necessity. A travel blanket that doubles as an elegant evening shawl, this cashmere travel wrap is a must have. $275, WhiteandWarren.com
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