Your Essential Travel-Lovers' Gift Guide 2024/25

STILL GIFT SHOPPING? Or looking to spoil yourself this festive season? We’ve made it a tad easier with a New Year’s gift guide that will cater to everyone on your list, from the gourmand to the fashionista to the global jet-setter.   

Casetify Suitcase 

Travel with flair with Casetify’s first-ever travel line featuring made-to-order luggage that’s fully customizable. T+L pick? The Bounce Carry On Roller, designed with the brand’s signature Bounce technology for maximum protection and personalized flair.  

www.casetify.com; CASETiFY Bounce Carry On Roller, USD 399 

Potato Head Swimwear 

The coolest lifestyle and hospitality brand in Bali just dropped a gorgeous swimwear collection inspired by Balinese Hindu philosophy, blending the elements of fire, water, wind and earth. Made with recyclable, bio-based, and organic materials, it’s perfect for the eco-conscious traveler!  

http://shop.potatohead.co 

COMO Simple Cookbook 

Join author and tastemaker Cristina Ong on a delicious adventure with the just-published Como Simple. This beautiful book takes readers on a gastronomic journey through recipes from Como’s talented collaborators from the Maldives, bringing the world’s best recipes to your kitchen.

eshop.culina.com.sg; SGD 95 

Penang: Recipes & Wanderings Around an Island in Malaysia 

This stunning book is a global celebration featuring diverse perspectives from chefs and writers inspired by the vibrant flavors of Penang. Introduced by André Chiang, culinary director of the Eastern & Oriental Express, it includes classic recipes such as Penang Duck Curry and Nasi Lemak alongside insightful details on local suppliers and bustling hawker centers. 

www.apartamentomagazine.com/shop; EUR 49  

Jim Thompson x Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Collection 

We love a luxury hotel collab, and this one’s smooth as silk. Treat someone special to the Thai Explorer’s Collection from Jim Thompson, an exclusive collaboration with Four Seasons Thailand. This stunning collection features scarf and bag designs that capture the essence of Thailand’s iconic regions through beautiful Thai-inspired designs, including temples, rice paddies and jungle motifs. 

www.jimthompson.com

A trad-modern ao dai from Chula Fashion House 

This celebrated Vietnamese fashion brand just marked its 20th anniversary, and we love their modern take on the traditional ao dai. Made from local textiles, in bold colors, this is both a gem of sustainable fashion and a thoughtful and stylish gift (including for yourself!).   

IG @chulafashionhouse 

Monopoly Bangkok Edition 

Got a friend with a penchant for Bangkok? This newly launched Monopoly board game promises the usual thrills, but this time on a tuk-tuk, motorsai or muay Thai glove. Created in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, its real estate includes Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, CentralWorld and Khao San Road. The most spendy place on the board is unsurprisingly the Chao Phraya River. 
  

Asia Books; THB 1,200 

The Louis Vuitton Singapore Guide 

The ultimate luxury travel guide sure makes a coffee table look good. We love the Singapore edition that highlights the hottest places, swankiest bars and best hotels in the city. The green hue is also pretty eye-catching—a great gift for your urbane bestie. 

eu.louisvuitton.com; THB 1,450

Dry Clean Only Classic Tote Bag 

This chic, Thai-made tote bag is not only effortlessly stylish, its sturdy structure comes in different sizes, to hold all those in-cabin travel essentials. Plenty of space for a laptop, headphones, passport, water bottle and sundry snacks for your jet-setting friends. 

IG @drycleanonly_bkk; Medium Classic Tote THB 2,390 

Handmade gifts from Woven  

Gift with purpose via Woven, a Filipino brand featuring modern hand-woven creations crafted by local artisans. Each purchase supports local communities, making it the gift that keeps on giving.

woven.ph; Audrelene sling bag pictured, USD 25.99 

Lede and hero image courtesy of Jim Thompson.

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