Welcome to Beau Monde Traveler’s Christmas gift guide for 2024, where you can discover a range of present-giving ideas this holiday season. Each product has been hand-selected by our editors so that you can find something special for everyone on your list./
Sassy Saints At-Home Nail Manicure Kit
For those last-minute trips that sneak up on you before you’ve had time to go to the salon, this manicure kit will provide you with a gel-standard finish that lasts up to three weeks without the need for a UV lamp. Natural oils help the vibrant dips to rejuvenate and strengthen nails.
Available from £69 at sassysaints.com
Ches The Ultimate Oil, Edition 29
The Ultimate Oil is an all-natural, luxury hair serum complete with a festive red box with satin ribbons and a travel-friendly 30ml bottle. A 100% plant-derived formula replaces silicones with fine oils to improve hydration, growth, and shine. The Ultimate Oil was named “Best Hair Oil” in the 2024 Beauty Shortlist Awards. Available in various scents, this is the perfect gift for haircare enthusiasts.
Available for £39 at cheseditions.com
Marie Reynolds London Mini’s
The Marie Reynolds London Mini’s kit contains four products that help you to maintain your skincare routine on a busy travel day. The Goji Mallow Cleanse is a nourishing facial wash while the Hydr8 Misting Veil keeps the skin soft and dewy with just three key ingredients. The Elixir is a facial oil with four times as much Vitamin C as oranges, omega 9 fatty acids and Vitamin E, and Reson8 calms the skin with its hydro-gel formula. Ideal for those on the go, this kit ensures glowing, hydrated skin wherever you find yourself.
Available for £54 at mariereynolds.com
Beautifect HeatSonic Cleansing Device
The Beautifect HeatSonic is an innovative thermal cleaning device that will revolutionise your self-care routine. Featuring a palm-sized design that can easily fit into your travel wash bag, it uses futuristic heat technology to elevate your skincare routine into an at-home spa experience. With six customisable oscillation modes, the Beautifect HeatSonic helps to boost radiance, increase lymphatic drainage and thoroughly cleanse the skin to prevent breakouts.
Available for £129 at beautifect.com
Nyita Bath Oil Discovery Set
Maintain that pampered glow while travelling with Nyita’s Bath Oil Discovery Set. The collection offers a range of ethically sourced, luxury bath and body oils across a collection of six glorious aromas. The highlight is being able to sample the blends without having to commit to opening a full bottle (or cramming one into your luggage) with the convenient 5ml sizes.
Available for £125 at nyitacollection.com
Bondi Body LED Infrared Face Mask
Bring the decadence of salon technology with you wherever you go. This LED face mask from Bondi Body has been clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in just four weeks. With four different infrared light settings designed to combat acne, wrinkles and uneven skin tone, this mask is a powerful anti-aging tool that boots collagen and rejuvenation.
Available for £239 at bondi-body.com
Environ Deluxe Skin Essentia Collection
Environ skincare is known to combat fine lines and sun-related skin damage effectively thanks to its mastery of vitamin A skin science. Give the gift of radiant, healthy skin with this collection that contains everything you could possibly need to get started with a wellness routine that’s rooted in science.
Available for £206 at environskincare.co.uk
Silk’n Infinity Fast
Silk’n is synonymous with convenient, at-home, long-lasting hair removal and the Infinity Fast is no different. Powerful light pulses with two flashes per second promise up to 92% hair reduction in just six sessions. The device offers different settings for a customisable experience that is suitable for all skin tones.
Available for £350 at silkn.co.uk
Dr Levy The Contour Pro
You shouldn’t have to compromise on your wellness routine while you’re travelling. Luckily, The Contour Pro offers non-invasive sculpting and shaping that can fit in your wash bag. Inspired by international skincare leader Dr. Levy’s injectable techniques and anatomy research, the device provides a remarkable facial workout that uses Electro-Muscle Stimulation (EMS) and Radio-Frequency (RF) to lift and tighten skin with no downtime or side effects.
Available for £249 at facethefuture.co.uk
Manifesto’s Rose Quartz Facial Roller
This elegant beauty tool is the perfect gift for those who enjoy spending a little extra time on their skincare routine. Made from semi-precious rose quartz, Manifesto’s facial roller improves circulation, reduces puffiness, and provides a soothing massage while it helps with product absorption.
Available for £49 from manifesto-nutrition.com
Ormonde Jayne’s Tasting Menu
Ormonde Jayne’s scent Levant recently won Best Perfume at the Tatler Beauty Awards. With notes of peony, orange blossom, rose petal, and a touch of bergamot and mandarin, it is a floral masterpiece that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. With the Tasting Menu, you can see what all the fuss is about and try other scents by the boutique Kent-based perfumer. Inside is a small guide that describes each of the scents that come in travel-sized 12 2.5ml bottles.
Available for £65 from ormondejayne.com
Titanium by Gisada
With bold top notes of pink pepper, sage, and cardamom, rich heart notes of cedar wood, lavender, and leather, and a warm base of iris and vanilla, Titanium is the perfect gift for the modern man who seeks refinement and confidence in every aspect of life. Endorsed by boxing legend Anthony Joshua, it’s a fragrance that truly stands out.
Available for £76 at gisada.com
Drowsy Sleep Silk Sleep Mask
Your passport to a blissful sleep and the ultimate way to escape into a world of glorious rest, wherever you may be. The Drowsy Sleep sell-out Silk Sleep Mask blocks out up to 100% of light, while a soft, padded lining cushions the eyes and even muffles sound.
Available for £69 at drowsysleepco.com
La Pochette Wet Bags
Whether you’re packing up after the beach, gym or spa, La Pochette has a range of practical – and chic – waterproof bags that take the hassle out of transporting your wet swimwear. High in quality, durable and water resistant, these bags come a wide variety of sizes and colours to suite your style and help to cut down on those pesky single-use plastics.
Available from £55 at lapochette.co
CamelBak Thrive tumblers
CamelBak Thrive tumblers are ideal for the rigours of extended use while travelling. Available in 0.9L and 0.6L, they keep drinks hot or cold for hours and are complete with practical features; each tumbler is made out of vacuum insulated steel, is dishwasher safe and has a leak-proof lid. A tapered design allows for a comfortable grip and a perfect fit in most cup holders when travelling by car.
Available from £35 at camelback.co.uk
Ocean Bottle x City to Sea
Give back to nature with the Ocean Bottle x City to Sea, which is made from at least 65% recycled materials. Each bottle sold will also fund the collection of 1,000 ocean-bound plastic bottles. Double-wall insulation keeps cold drinks cold for 18 hours and hot drinks hot for six.
Available for £40 from oceanbottle.co
Uberstar Radius Travel Cup
Radius Travel cups come with double-wall insulation and a durable, stainless steel body. A water-tight screw lid ensures your tea stays exactly where it belongs – in your cup – and a push-button feature makes for effortless access without compromising on style.
Available for £20 from uberstar.com
Gomatic McKinnon Camera Sling Bag
This smart camera sling has enough space to fit a mirrorless or small DSLR with an extra lens comfortably. The opening is built with a rigid wireframe construction for quick access and full visibility. There’s a quick-latching system to make accessing your gear with one hand a breeze. On the inside of the door, there is an elastic zippered mesh pocket, and dedicated sections for memory cards and camera batteries. Between the padded strap, and the pivoting shoulder strap to carry how you want (shoulder bag, cross body or sling carry) this sling was designed for maximum comfort. The back of the sling has an EVA foam formed back panel for comfort and air flow.
Available for £149 at gomatic.co.uk
Gomatic packing cubes
These packing cubes from Gomatic help you organise your packing, whether you want to separate clothing for each day of your trip or keep your cables from tangling with your togs.
Available from £20 at gomatic.co.uk
Gomatic Travel Pack
Perfect for a hand-luggage-only trip, the Travel Pack is made with durable, water-resistant materials. You can find your things easily with more than 20 different compartments for a range of items such as shoes, liquids, tech, and everything in-between. The strap system allows you to go from backpack to briefcase carry for different occasions. The full-perimeter zipper, magnetic water bottle pockets, and hidden pockets are just a few of the noteworthy features that make the Travel Pack stand out from your other luggage.
Available for £279 from gomatic.co.uk
Groov-e My Tag
My Tag is a Bluetooth tracker designed for use with Apple devices, helping users track important items like keys, bags, wallets, and luggage. With Precision Finding, My Tag allows users to use their iPhone to pinpoint an item’s exact location through visual, audible, and haptic feedback. With impressive waterproofing, My Tag is even durable enough to track outdoor items like bikes and scooters.
Available for £17.99 at groove-e.co.uk
ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger
The ButterFly is the world’s smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger, designed for charging iPhones and Apple watches simultaneously while on the go – all with a single cable. Compact and lightweight, it’s ideal for travel, featuring a 20W power adaptor and four international plug adapters for worldwide use. The device also charges AirPods and transforms into a display stand for iPhone’s StandBy mode or Apple watch’s Nightstand mode.
Available for £129.99 at twelvesouth.co.uk
Skinners Comfort 2.0 socks
The Skinners Comfort 2.0 range is a revolutionary model of socks made for outdoor adventures and urban lifestyles. Their patented fusion technology ensures that foot muscles and tendons are activated for a robust yet light feel. From hour-long hikes to lifting weights at the gym or simply walking the dog, a pair of Skinners Comfort 2.0 is sustainable, lightweight and easy to pack for any activity.
Available for £53.90 at wildbounds.com
House of Hazelwood’s Queen of the Hebrides
The Queen of the Hebrides is part of House of Hazelwood’s rarest stocks within their collection. There are only 274 bottles available worldwide of this 36-year-old rare blended malt Scotch whisky. It features a rich, smoky profile, with notes of bonfire, tobacco leaves, yuzu citrus, and cigar smoke, embodying the maritime character of Islay. Aged in American oak, it offers a balanced, phenolic experience with a long, satisfying finish.
Available for £2,000 from houseofhazlewood.com
The Whisky Exchange Kanosuke Single Malt 2023 Limited Edition
The Kanosuke Single Malt 2023 Limited Edition is a Japanese whisky that offers a unique combination of sweet and smoky flavours. Aged in a variety of casks, including those used for shochu, it has notes of banana, vanilla, salted caramel, and black tea, with a long, mellow finish featuring orange, black pepper, and smoked nuts.
Available for £150 at thewhiskyexchange.com
Roebuck Rare Expressions No.19
The Roebuck Rare Expressions range features a limited-edition collection of vintage sparkling wines, highlighting the finest expressions of specific locations, grape varieties, or moments in time. Only 2,500 bottles of each wine are produced, each with an individual bottling number. Debut release Roebuck Rare Expressions No. 19 comes from Block 19 at Roebuck’s historic Roman Villa vineyard in West Sussex. This wine showcases Roebuck’s signature style with a deep golden hue and notes of ripe peach, baked apples, and toasted almonds.
Available from £95 at roebuck estates.co.uk
Peugeot cooling sleeve and champagne stopper gift set
This limited-edition gift set is the perfect present for fans of sparkling wine. The expandable plastic design of the cooler closely moulds to the shape of your bottles and a cooling gel can chill a bottle in just 20 minutes and keep it cool for up to 2 hours. The stopper provides an airtight seal to maintain its flavours and sparkle for an extended tasting experience.
Available for £49.99 at uk.peugeot-saveurs.com
Louis Pommery England Brut
Aromatic, fresh and fruity, this sparkling wine is the perfect choice for a festive tipple. Choose Louis Pommery‘s English Brut instead of Champagne this Christmas and be rewarded by citrus aromas, delicate effervescence, and an elegant tasting experience.
Available for £37 from theenglishwinecollection.co.uk
The Orchid by Senti
An elegant aroma diffuser that is a work of art in itself, The Orchid uses an innovative tip-and-turn system that releases precise amounts of fragrance directly to the back of each petal, allowing the scent to diffuse gently and evenly throughout your home. The sealed bottle design prevents evaporation, ensuring a long-lasting aromatic experience.
Available for £185 from senti.co.uk
Paisley-print pyjamas by Laura Ashley
Give the gift of an indulgent night’s sleep with this elegant Laura Ashley set crafted from soft cotton that features lace inserts, side pockets and an elasticated waist. Wide-leg trousers are paired with a relaxed-fit shirt to offer comfort and sophistication that will elevate any sleepwear collection.
Available for £60 at next.co.uk
National Art Pass
Nothing feels better than having an all-access pass, especially to an array of museums and exhibitions around the UK. Perfect for culture fanatics, Art Fund’s National Art Pass is not only a gift for the art lover in your life, but it also helps Art Fund to support museums to share great art and culture with everyone. With the pass comes a guidebook on how to access more than 850 venues nationwide.
Available for £59.25 at artfund.org
Bamix Deluxe blender
The Bamix deluxe can easily cope with almost all kitchen tasks and makes preparing any food a breeze – from soups to sorbets. This is an irreplaceable kitchen appliance which, with its many accessories, will find a place in any kitchen.
Available for £169 at bamixuk.com
Charley Chau Burrow Bag
In recent years, many interior design companies, luxury fashion houses, and high street brands have branched into pet products. Among them, Charley Chau, an award-winning luxury dog bedding company, has spent 14 years perfecting canine comfort. Their burrow bag will make sure your dog has a luxurious place to sleep while you’re on the road.
Available for £95 at charleychau.com
Four Store artisan terrariums
Gift a unique, handmade terrarium hand-delivered to any London address. The amazing miniature gardens are designed to thrive indoors; creating their own microclimate within the glass vessel, terrariums require very little maintenance all year round. Alternatively, gift a terrarium making workshop.
Available from £49 from fourstore.co.uk
V&A hand-printed quilt
Printed by hand using traditional block print techniques, this quilt was created by skilled designers and printers at a Fairtrade Forum India-certified workshop. Contemporary colour schemes are united with traditional Mughal forms including decorative borders, architectural details and floral motifs to create special pieces perfectly at home in a modern interior.
Available for £195 from vam.ac.uk