Jet Setter’s Last Minute Gift Guide
Features & Advice Thea Klapwald December 18, 2013

What type of traveler are you? Are you the Nostalgia Obsessed Traveler? Are you the Bohemian Do-gooder Traveler? Are you the Traveler Who Must Travel With An Entourage? Take a look at the gift suggestions below and find out what type of traveler are you. At the same time, shop for that perfect last minute gift for your friends, family, colleagues, and, ooops, of course yourself!
For The Holly, Jolly Christmas-Loving Traveler
For that person who is always decked out in holiday wear – head to toe - Swatch provides the perfect accessory. The RED KNIT Swatch watch looks just like that hand-knitted sweater your Aunt Louise made for you that never quite fit right. Now, you get to wear the same wonderful classic pattern in a comfortable, chic, and sleek form.
No bulky sweater to pack, just strap on the watch and go! Comes in a beautiful white box with a holiday themed hot water bottle to chase away the winter chills. But hurry! It’s a limited and numbered edition of 14,999. Only $120.
For The Cold Climate Traveler
Canada Goose makes the warmest jackets in the world and is sported by the likes of celebs Emma Stone and Matt Damon. The company also makes a light weight- down-filled jacket called the HyBridge Lite Hoody that is warm and weighs only half a pound – perfect for travel.
This jacket is definitely one of the layers to choose when traveling to chillier climes. One of the best features is that it's self-packable and converts into a pillow - perfect for a long plane ride or for easy packing. Only $550.
For The Nostalgia-Obsessed Traveler
Anything from Jacques of London brings back the memories that you never experienced but always wanted to. Where else will you find Tiddledy Winks? For only $32.60 you can recreate the English Yule of yore.
Originally created by the company Jacques of London, this version of Tiddledy Winks is as close to the original design as you can get. The set travels easily, is a great conversation starter and, of course, is fun to play.
Tiddledy Winks not your thing? Try the portable croquet set for only $619.00. Ships internationally.
For The Workout-Obsessed Traveler
Know someone who can’t go a day without working out? In fact, they work out several times a day?
FitKit is a travel workout system developed by fitness consultant and personal trainer Amie Hoff.
It includes resistance tube, flat resistance band, stability attachment, jump rope, pedometer, I.D. tag and reflective armband. Hoff stands behind her product 100 percent – literally. When you purchase the FitKit you have email and phone access to Hoff, too.
The travel kit also includes online access to a library of 250 plus exercise videos, a six-week nutrition plan, a six-week fitness plan, healthy recipes and more. Endorsed by Dr. Oz and only $34.99.
For The Esoteric Do-Gooder Traveler
Not one for clutter or acquiring more stuff? Rather help your fellow person? Then send the gift of help through the charity Heifer International with a Gift Ark. For only $5,000, your contribution provides two water buffalos, two cows, two sheep, two goats, bees, chicks, rabbits and more to a struggling community in the third world.
It might be in Africa or Asia or South America, but the community that receives a Gift Ark is able to provide sustainable work opportunities to other members of the village, too. Other denominations of gifts are available – you can send a single heifer or even a shared heifer. All contributions are also tax deductible.
For The Bohemian Do-Gooder Traveler
Want to inspire peace, love and understanding? And still look good at the same time? ParcelandJourney.com specializes in selling products made by communities in the third world. They support women’s workshops in Nepal, co-ops in Kenya and artisan workshops in Bali.
The crafts help communities become sustainable through selling the products featured on the website. And they help make the world a prettier place.
You gotta love the super-chic infinity scarf pashmina from artisans in Nepal and Paula Coles’ Knotted Fabric bracelets from Haiti. Only $225 for the infinity scarf and $10 for the bracelet.
For The Egoist Do-Gooder Traveler
Buy a legacy stone at the Port of San Francisco in honor of its 150th anniversary and be inscribed for all of time immemorial.
The new Waterfront Walk will be home to the Pier 27 Park and is slated for completion in Fall 2014. An 8x8 inch brick is only $300 and is tax deductible. Go to the link at www.sfportbricks.com to view other available sizes.
For The Comfort-Seeking Traveler
Who doesn’t admire babies in their cutesy, comfy onesies? How many times have you heard an adult say, “If only they made a onesie in an adult size? I would wear it!” Well, now is your chance thanks to Zooop. Zooop specializes in adult sized onesies that are comfy and…flattering. While they might be popular at home, now Zooop has made a travel-weight Zooop. Wear it at home…wear it on the airplane…wear it at your destination. So many choices, so many Zooops. Only $219.
For The High-Tech Traveler
The James Bond of Travel would have the iLAND FLY USB folding USB smartphone solar charger. Even Miss Moneypenny would gasp over this lightweight, rugged, water-resistant, dust-resistant and shock-resistant (Oh, My!) gadget.
FLY uses the same military-grade technology as solar equipment used by NATO, the American Red Cross and The Swiss Army. The Swiss-made technology allows a smartphone to be charged even in low-light situations. Only $99.
For The (Dis)Organized Traveler
Do you know someone who always has travel documents scattered all over the place? Receipts are falling out of their bag? They can never find the passport when it counts the most – in line at Passport Control? Don’t worry. Let Swedish company kikki-k tame the dis-organized traveler.
For starters, this alluring travel documents wallet will tempt anyone to get organized. Already pretty organized? Peruse kikki-k’s extensive website and you’ll suddenly find out you’re not quite as organized as you thought you were. Only $71.50. Ships internationally.
For The Insatiable Reader Traveler
Can’t live without books? Obviously, Amazon’s Kindle is the first choice of bibliophiles. The Kindle Fire HDX 7" tablet combines everything readers loved about Kindle (light-weight, extensive battery life) with a new HDX display for reduced glare.
Exclusive features like X-Ray for music and Mayday button for 24/7 on-device tech support make this more than a Kindle – more like a lifesaver. Only $229 for the Kindle Fire HDX 7”. Don’t have room in your life for another tablet? Subscribe to Scribd. and gain access to a library that allows you up to 10 books at a time offline. An annual subscription is only $100.
For The Networked Traveler
Need to be connected at all times with all your social and professional networks? Karma is a pocket-sized Wi-Fi hotspot?that keeps you connected to your devices plus shares the gift of Wi-Fi with?others around you. It’s the social way of …socializing.
What’s unique about Karma is that you only pay for data?as you go ($14/gigabyte) with no contract. Plus the data doesn’t expire. When you share your Wi-Fi with others nearby, your reward is more data for free. Karma can connect up to 8 devices?simultaneously so anyone around you can connect to it.
Karma currently works in 80 major U.S. cities and has plans to expand to another 230 cities in 2014. It's available?to purchase via YourKarma.com or Amazon. Only $99 (includes 1 GB of storage).
For The Glamorous Traveler
She’s always wearing high heels. She’s never in sweats or active wear. Her makeup is perfect and she never chips her nail polish. All glamour girl wants to look good while traveling and don’t want to sacrifice the practicality needed to be a good traveler.
The French-named Jolie (translated it means pretty) watch from Citizen features a champagne-tone dial and spherical crystal. It’s sophisticated, slender and will get you there on time looking in tune to the season's retro-feminine trend. Only $325. When too tired to know what time it is, stow the bauble in a Lipault four wheeled-red patent leather 22” carry-on. Only $250.
For The Armchair Traveler
Also known as the curmudgeon, the Armchair Traveler might fancy himself an aficionado of the world but usually one gazes at it from afar. What might be the perfect gift for such a traveler?
A MOVA globe, of course. This mysterious globe rotates based on solar power but the solar cells are hidden from view. Choose the heavenly bodies, the ancient cartographic world or the current state of affairs. Only $135.
For the high-design Armchair Traveler try the notNeutral 12” plates that highlight the maps of 28 cities like Copenhagen, Tel Aviv and Austin without the comfort of place names. Only $50.
For The Traveler With An Entourage
For those of us who not only can afford to travel with an entourage but simply must travel with one – give the gift of a beach vacation at an Ani Villas, Anguilla. The seven-day stay includes a 10-bedroom estate for you and 13 of your closest friends.
Of course, a round-trip private jet-service from your destination in the continental US or Canada to Anguilla is provided. This trip is curated by Moët Hennessy Champagne and the company provides an expert to assist and present bespoke libations. Bien sur, a private chef and full staff are on site to satisfy your every whim.
The estate overlooks Little Bay and has two fully staffed villas featuring pools, hot tubs, indoor and outdoor dining areas, tennis court, full gym, mountain bikes, stand up paddleboards, lounges and decks. On-call amenities include spa services, massage, yoga and other activities.
No need to take it all with you when it all awaits you when you get there. Just add entourage. Only $250,000.
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