Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Best Luxury Gifts For The Red-Eye Traveler

21.11.2023 - 14:57 / forbes.com

As travelers increasingly pursue international destinations, overnight comfort in the air is a priority. These luxurious travel items cover all the bases, turning airline seats into cozy sleepers and blocking out noise and distractions in flight.

For an outfit that transitions beautifully from an active day to a restful night, women should look no further than Athleta. I wear this line every time I travel – they are the ultimate in comfort, they never wrinkle, and they’re appropriate for almost any activity on an itinerary. For overnight travel, start with the Flurry Seamless Henley with the “unstinkable” label – natural silver salt stops bacteria that creates odor, so if you sweat on the plane, no one else will know. Pair it with the Cozy Karma Zip Pant. The ankle slits give these sweatpants some panache, and the pockets and drawstring waist mean you can slip your phone in your pocket, loosen the drawstring, and give yourself some breathing room. Men will love the ACE Sweatpant from Mack Weldon – the brushed terry is oh-so-soft but the tailored fit manages to make these sweats sleek. The Filson Waffle-Knit Henley completes this outfit, retaining a constant temperature while offering breathability.

Everyone knows that taking off your shoes and slipping into plush socks is a gamechanger when it comes to telling your body it’s time to sleep. Brochu Walker takes that concept to the next level with their Lush Slipper Socks with Vegan Suede. Made of 100 percent cashmere, the slipper/sock combo wraps your feet in coziness. Bonus: the leather soles not only provide protection when you get up to walk the aisle, but they’re vegan.

Airplanes are notorious for temperature changes, and the best way to combat that is with a wrap that can double as a blanket. The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Wrap is so elegant you can wear it to fine restaurants and so comforting you can get lost in it, for a good night’s sleep. It’s warm but lightweight and large enough to cocoon you in luxury. Men will appreciate the Suffolk Quilted Travel Coat from Peter Miller. The fleece lining will keep you warm on chilly flights, the multiple pockets are ideal for carrying everything you need, and when you step off the plane, you’ll be ready for wind, rain, and changing temperatures.

Overcome seatmates using their reading lights or opening their window shades with a sleep mask that blocks out all the light. Drowsy’s Silk Sleep Mask goes next level with a posh filling that feels like pillows for your eyes. The larger surface area leaves no room for error, and the easily adjustable Velcro enclosure allows you to custom-fit the mask to your liking. Nothing’s getting through this sleep mask!

While you’re blocking out light, you can’t forget to