13 Savvy Gift Ideas for Urban Explorers

By Travel + Leisure Staff

November 28, 2018

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There are travelers, and then there are travelers. Those people who seem to be returning from a different latitude and longitude — none of which are home — every time you catch up with them.

They've been from Berlin to Bangkok and have the Instagram photos to prove it. They can tell you the best places to stay in Los Angeles and where you need to grab a cocktail in London.

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These gift picks will help them tame the next far-flung concrete jungle, from an iconic timepiece to a Italian wool cashmere coat. Of course there are some beauty gifts, too, like a detoxifying facial oil and a travel-inspired fragrance.

And make sure to check out the rest of Travel + Leisure's 2018 gift guide, where you'll find creative and thoughtful ideas for anyone on your list — from the always stressed to the royal-obsessed.

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Stella McCartney Marley Dress

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This pure silk dress is the definition of an investment piece. Dress it up with stilettos and a clutch or down, with knee-high boots and a saddle bag.

To buy: stellamccartney.com, $2,495

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Nanushka Lubo Mock Croc Leather Beltbag

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Fanny packs are in — and this faux crocodile option comes from one of our favorite international brands, Hungarian-based Nanushka.

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $385

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Master & Dynamic MH30 On-ear Headphones

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Gift the audiophile in your life these luxurious lambskin headphones, which are perfect for city slickin'.

To buy: amazon.com, $179 (originally $299)

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Simon Miller M001 Indio Jeans

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A flattering pair of dark denim is a city wardrobe staple. We like this Japanese selvedge option from Los Angeles–based Simon Miller.

To buy: simonmillerusa.com, $285

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

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This splurge-worthy timepiece is an update on the iconic Cosmograph Daytona, which was introduced in 1963 and designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers.

To buy: rolex.com, $28,800

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Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum

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City grit is no match for this detoxifying facial oil, packed with 22 nutrient-dense, responsibly grown botanicals.

To buy: vintnersdaughter.com, $305

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Sicily

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Black rose, a rare Grasse jasmine absolute, and creamy sandalwood are the backbone of this irresistible new fragrance, which takes its inspiration from the Italian island of Sicily.

To buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $310

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YSL Couture Highlighter

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Add a little sparkle to your city look with this weightless, eminently blendable highlighter, which comes in rosy pink, golden bronze, and soft champagne shades.

To buy: yslbeautyus.com, $42

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Mansur Gavriel Boiled Wool Oversized Coat

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This Italian wool cashmere coat will take you from city sightseeing to fancy dinners out.

To buy: mansurgavriel.com, $1,695

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Brother Vellies Palms Boots

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Stand out on the high-fashion streets of New York and Paris with these luxurious calf hair boots.

To buy: brothervellies.com, $750

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Rekonect Notebook

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This innovative notebook features a patented magnetic spine that allows you to remove, rearrange, and reinsert pages at will, making it perfect for the scatterbrained traveler.

To buy: thegrommet.com, $30

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Ionic French Press L’Objet

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The little comforts are all the more important when you’re on the road. And while this elegant French press isn’t the most portable item out there, it’ll allow you to craft your morning brew just the way you like it.

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $306

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Thomas Keller Milk Chocolate Cocoa Nibs

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And now for the ultimate stocking stuffer for the urban jetsetter: an Ecuadorian milk chocolate bar with caramel and butterscotch notes from celebrity chef Thomas Keller.

To buy: kellermannichocolate.com, $14.95

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