Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Gifts To Make A Bedroom Feel Like A Five-Star Hotel

Tourist, transplants and born-and-raised New Yorkers all have one thing in common: They love New York. The city is a trove of inspiration when it comes to gifting, especially with unique items that reflect the exceptionality of The Big Apple in all its glory. Here’s what to gift your favorite New Yorker, current, past or present.

Food is love, and it is also the perfect gift for a host, a gourmand, a home cook, or anyone who appreciates a truly special culinary experience, and a lovely bottle of something special (alcoholic or non-) to pair it with. Look no further. With these 20+ “global entries,” you are certain to find a delicious gift inspired by great cuisines and chefs from around the globe.

Closets organized by seasons, labeled containers in the pantry, shoes laid out by style and color—we all have that friend or loved one who can’t help but organize every element of their life. If you happen to be shopping for such a person this holiday season, there’s no doubt that they’re just as tidy when they travel. Thankfully, there are plenty of accessories to help them maintain their propensity for orderliness while on the move. From a thoughtfully designed toiletry bag to premium TSA-approved containers, these are the best gifts for organized travelers.

Every day, the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington crafts 150 pounds of its famous soft peanut brittle. It’s salty, sweet, and divine, but what sets the secret recipe apart is its texture—instead of being pull-your-crowns off sticky, this beloved brittle is delicate and melts in your mouth. The iconic historic hotel also sells a chocolate version.

Whether you’re traveling with just the phone in your pocket, a new mirrorless camera or 20 lbs. of lenses and accessories these are some great gifts to make your life easier and take better photos in 2024. From photographing Northern Lights in the Arctic or island hopping in the Maldives check out which of these you’ll want with you on your next adventure.

Japan is already primed and ready to be the hottest travel destination in 2024.

Either you love pasta or you love pasta. And pasta lovers are dedicated to their starchy passion. Whether it’s edible, wearable or decorative, if it’s pasta, it’s on brand. For the giftee whose entire identity is pasta, here’s what to give a gluten glutton this season:

Recently opened just steps from St. Mark’s Square, this 43 room boutique hotel is an ideal spot to call home. Your luxurious welcome begins as soon as you leave the airport; a short stroll takes you to the hotel’s private dock where you will be whisked away in a sleek water taxi. The historic building was originally the former Stock Exchange and it has been lovingly restored by the French-Italian team of Lecoadic & Scotto.

Compelling books on travel inspire readers to not only learn about destinations and cultures across the globe, but also, lock in that bucket list trip they’ve been dreaming about. As most travelers can attest, exploring a new locale keeps the brain sharp, curiosities peaked, and humanity intact. Much may be gleaned through reading the memoirs, poems, and true tales of adventurers; seeing beautiful photography; and following writers down the rabbit hole, through verdant valleys, and up and over mountain peaks.

Know someone who feels perpetually drawn to America’s most beautiful spaces? Treat them to a National Park-themed gift for the holidays. From hand-drawn maps to outdoor apparel, these gifts will keep National Park enthusiasts connected to the most cherished landscapes in the country. Some of these treasures might even put new parks on their radar, inspiring their next adventure in the great outdoors.

Disney and travel just go together! Whether travelers love visiting the Disney theme parks, enjoy having an adventure on a private island during a trip with Disney Cruise Line, or long for a European river cruise from Adventures By Disney, they can experience the magic of Disney all over the world. While the Disney enthusiast in your life satiates their wanderlust, help them enjoy their journeys in style with these fun gifts. There’s something that’s sure to inspire joy for every kind of Disney traveler on your list.

For the boldest explorers, notable achievements in exploration include firsts in reaching the highest, deepest and furthest points on Earth. Locations such as the North Pole, South Pole, Mount Everest, the deepest point on earth, the Mariana trench and the surface of the moon. For those defined by their legacy of polar exploration, these are the best luxury gifts for polar explorers.