Travel Products Gift Guides Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Type of Winter Vacation Deciding where to go for the holidays is only half the battle. There's the question of what to pack and what to pick up while you're abroad. By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on December 15, 2023 Close Left, clockwise from top: Skeem White Cloud match cloche, $38; Chef'n s'mores roaster, $50; Galison The Skiers porcelain tray by Gray Malin, $40; Tory Burch merino ski sweater, $498. Right, from top: Canada Goose Cypress puffer, $895; MoMA Design Store Verloop balaclava, $78; Louis Vuitton skis, $10,400. Photo: Janelle Jones Whether you're setting off on a family adventure to India or a wine-focused trip through Italy, these pieces are the presents to pack — or to inspire your shopping before or after your trip. For a Warm-weather Cruise Janelle Jones Do your holiday plans include a cruise to the Galápagos Islands? Or to the Kimberly, a remote part of west Australia, and one of T+L's best destinations to visit in 2024? You'll need some stylish gear (like sunglasses and a statement watch) for hanging around on deck, plus shore excursions. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 watch in Oystersteel, $5,650 Warby Parker Piera sunglasses, $195 FoundRae Internal Compass Cigar Band ring in 18-karat gold, $2,850 The Nue Co. Water Therapy fragrance, $95 SteamLine Luggage mini, $310, vanity case, $425, and carry-on, $850 Nate Berkus x Celebrity Cruises Sunset Bar Collection shaker, $60 Basil Bangs Lounger chair, $249 The Loomia Color Pop beach towel, $29 Vilebrequin x St. Regis Los Cabos Printed Moorise swim trunks, $310 Marricreo rope basket, $255 MoMA Design Store recycled-plastic magnetic travel capsules, $84 for a set of six For a Glamorous Train Trip Janelle Jones Zipping across Europe on the newly revived Venice Simplon-Orient-Express? Pack luxe bedtime necessities, like an eyemask and soft pajamas, and a smart toiletry bag for your cabin. Olivia von Halle satin pajamas, $670 Antler Clifton suitcase, $295 Moismont No. 40 tote bag, $130 Cuyana charmeuse eye mask, $48 Chopin x Sugarfina Martini Collection candies, $32 for a set of three boxes Machete circle mirror, $55 Leatherology train case, $150 For Hitting the Ski Slopes Janelle Jones Whether you're strolling through Aspen or Switzerland, a sleek pair of gloves, warm socks, cozy hat, and hot-water bottle cover are a must. For the dedicated skiers on your list, don't be afraid to get specific. Toast hot-water-bottle cover, $70 Loeffler Randall Ava knit hat, $125 Hermès Sherwood socks, $455 Paul Smith leather and suede gloves, $275 For a Beach Escape to Costa Rica Janelle Jones If you're heading to T+L's Destination of the Year, you'll want pieces for hitting the beach — like a tote, swimsuit, and beach towel — but be sure to also pack some sneakers for jungle treks. Matouk Schumacher Zebra Palm beach towels, $95 each Papier Voyage travel journal, $38 Ulla Johnson Marta basket tote, $250 Casarialto Palma glasses, $335 for a set of four Mignonne Gavigan Lux Parakeet earrings, $295 Tory Burch Good Luck sneakers, $398 Jonathan Adler Muse Sun trinket tray, $85 Jayson Home Orion Objects seashells in large, $150, and small, $125 Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ceramic watches, $1,795 each Herbivore Botanicals Super Nova eye cream, $48 Bloomingville acacia salad servers, $15 Baughaus Design Studio 12-inch Banana Leaf platter, $35 Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe bag, $225 Eres Arc-en-Ciel swimsuit, $685 For Staying Entertained En-route Janelle Jones Whether you're on a long haul flight, train, or cruise, you'll want fun games—like a tic-tac-toe set, to pass the time. And a pair of in-ear headphones is never a bad idea. Compartés edible tic-tac-toe game, $40 Hermès silk bandana, $245 Smythson chess roll, $725 Montblanc MTB 03 in-ear headphones, $405 For an Italian Escape Janelle Jones Live la dolce vita year-round with an espresso maker, leather loafers, and brand-name accessories. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Twist glass decanter, $700 Dolce & Gabbana DG Logo Bag, $1,495 Max Mara cat-eye sunglasses, $199 Haute Victoire antique citrine and pearl necklace, $3,100 Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri wax tablets, $38 Bialetti Moka Express Alpina espresso maker, $35 John Derian Pantheon ornament, $54 La DoubleJ Mamma Milano book by J. J. Martin, $48 Rimowa Distinct Cabin suitcase, $3,575 Master & Dynamic MH40 wireless over-ear headphones, $399 Poschiavo extra-long spaghetti, $13 Jamie Haller Two-Tone penny loafers, $525 Jonathan Adler Sorrento pickleball set, $175 Les Ottomans Antique Collection tray, $85 A version of this story first appeared in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Travel + Leisure under the headline "The T+L Gift Guide."