As a traveler, you likely already have a personal list of on-the-go essentials that make globe-trotting just a little more comfortable. Maybe it’s travel accessories like a carry-on-friendly lavender-scented pillow spray or a pair of extra-fluffy slippers that caress your feet after a long day spent strolling through a city. With the holidays quickly approaching, some of those very items make perfect gifts for the travel-lovers in your life.
Whether the special someone in your life is a spa enthusiast, an aspiring mixologist, or someone who loves a little extra pampering, these gift ideas help bring some of the magic of exploration home. For your inspiration, here are some of the best holiday gifts for travelers from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques: a one-stop shop for all of your favorite gifts from all of your beloved Marriott Bonvoy participating brands.
The Culturalist
For the one who likes to hop from one celebration or festival to the next, a copy of “The Luxury Collection: Extraordinary Celebrations” is sure to provide inspiration. Filled with captivating photos and exclusive interviews with tastemakers who share insights into travel experiences that transform, the book inspires one question: “Where next?”
The Scent Lover
There’s nothing like walking through the doors of your favorite hotel and being greeted by its signature fragrance wafting through the air. Scents, like those used in aromatherapy, candles, and diffusers, can improve our mood and even enhance our cognition. This is nothing new: Experts say that scent has been used in mental, spiritual, and physical healing since the dawn of recorded history.
Give the gift of your favorite hotel aroma to the perfume aficionado in your life. For something subtle yet invigorating, try the Westin White Tea Home Diffuser Set, with a blend of white tea, cedar, and vanilla that’s whirled into the air by an electric diffuser. Or perhaps they might enjoy the combination of black tea, bergamot, and cedarwood in the EDITION Reed Diffuser, a set of reeds sitting pretty in an understated black vase. For a variety, opt for the Journey in Scent: Hotel Scent Stick Set, a selection of aromas from Westin Hotels, Marriott Hotels, and Renaissance Hotels.
If candles are more their speed, consider the St. Regis Timeless Duo Votive Set, an olfactory homage to the Gilded Age parties of Caroline Astor, the glamorous socialite and late matriarch of the St. Regis family.
The Sleep Seeker
Leonard da Vinci once said, “A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” We couldn’t agree more. Happy sleep begins with luxurious bedding, starting with The Ritz-Carlton Featherbed, a white duck-feather topper that rests between the mattress and the sheets. But if your sleep seeker’s sheets could use an upgrade, consider gifting The Ritz-Carlton Classic White Sheet Set, a 400-thread-count cotton sateen set with extra-long combed fibers, made exclusively for The Ritz-Carlton by Frette.
Sweet dreams are sure to come quickly when your sleeping beauty chooses from their own personal pillow menu, complete with a soft yet supportive The Ritz-Carlton Feather & Down Chamber Pillow or a Marriott Hotels Feather & Down Pillow, each with allergen-free materials. The Westin Firm Hotel Pillow, made of dense, memory-foam-like fill, contours to the head and neck for support all night long. Top it all off with a Westin Hotel Duvet, a hypoallergenic, down-alternative duvet that keeps it cool all night long.
The Mixologist
Inspire your bloody-mary-drinking friends with a copy of “The Bloody Mary,” a tome dedicated to the drink that is said to have been perfected in 1934 at the King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York. This cocktail book features each St. Regis hotel’s own variation of the original, with stunning illustrations by artist Bil Donovan to match. Start with the classic recipe, a punchy, Tabasco-spiked hangover panacea. Then make your way across the globe to the deep magenta Hibiscus Mary from The St. Regis Cairo.
The Market Shopper
The next time your shopper goes to market, imagine them carrying the St. Regis Linen Tote Bag, with its playful stripes in a striking red. Part of the exclusive St. Regis & Vilebrequin family capsule collection, the oversized tote provides plenty of room to carry farmers market treasures, from fresh fruit and vegetables to flowers and baked goods.
The Spa Enthusiast
Did someone say spa-ahhhhhh? Keep the relaxation going by giving the spa enthusiast on your list top-tier wellness gifts, such as The Ritz-Carlton Lounge Set. They can snuggle up in the fleece-lined Frette robe and slide on the plush slippers. Throw in a soothing lavender and bergamot-scented candle from The Ritz-Carlton Spa Candle Collection to set the scene for spalike tranquility in the comfort of their own home.
For another stylish DIY spa experience, consider recreating their favorite EDITION spa. Pick up an EDITION Robe, featuring a cozy hood and terrycloth lining, along with Le Labo Massage and Bath Oil and Le Labo Bath Grains, infused with the EDITION signature black tea scent, for ultimate pampering.
The Interior Designer
With plenty of hotel-inspired statement decor accessories, Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques makes it easy to shop for the interior designer in your life. Take the elegant Extra Large EDITION Candle, which doubles as an oversized candle. Hand poured by Parisian master craftsmen, this candle scents your space with an exclusive blend of Sicilian bergamot, black tea, and cedar wood.
Add some coziness to any room with a Frette 1860 for St. Regis Diamond Throw, made with a lightweight, luxurious cotton blend in a gray and white diamond pattern — perfect for wrapping into anytime of day or night. Or choose The Ritz-Carlton Rosebud Throw, a soft, cream-hued blanket with a rosebud pattern and delicate texture that complements any space.
The Bathing Beauty
Give the gift of relaxation and wellness this holiday season. Set the stage for a revitalizing bath with the Le Labo Bath Grain set, created exclusively for EDITION Hotels. The three-piece set includes arnica and green tea extracts, which provide anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties – all infused with the EDITION signature black tea scent.
Or opt for the Westin White Tea Bath & Body Set, which comes with 8-ounce bottles of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion, plus five 1-ounce bar soaps, in the signature Westin White Tea scent, perfect for bringing the relaxing scent of vacation to your shower.
After a bath or shower, they can luxuriate in The Ritz-Carlton Towel Set, a six-piece collection with two hand towels, two bath towels, and two washcloths. Made of soft, 100% cotton, each has a woven checkerboard trim for decorative flair.
Still looking for the perfect gift or a holiday treat for you? Check out Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques Holiday Gift Shop for more hotel favorites and earn points for each purchase.
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