Elite Traveler, the world’s leading private jet lifestyle magazine, is proud to present the Holiday Gift Guide. As they say, there is a perfect gift out there for everyone, but that gift becomes a lot harder to find if you are buying for one of the world’s most affluent people. This ultimate luxury gift guide is designed to offer a helping hand to high earners with an extensive selection of the most exclusive and sought-after items.
Our team of luxury lifestyle writers have curated a list of over 100 gifts available only to a select few. We have divided the gifts into 10 distinct categories, including For Him, For Her and Wine & Spirits.
We paid particular attention to our Giftable Experiences guide, which offers a select list of the most exclusive vacations. The Giftable Experiences include everything from a bespoke James Bond-style adventure to an all-encompassing summer tour worth six figures.
Our dedicated Kids Gift Guide lends a helping hand to those spending this holiday season with little ones. Often the hardest people to buy for, today’s children are as discerning as most adults. While many have no problem putting a list of requests together, our gift guide offers a list of presents that are sure to surprise and delight them.
With many of the world’s most prominent billionaires looking towards the stars, we’ve opted for a celestial theme in this year’s guide. From a trip to space with Virgin Galactic to a stunning high jewelry suite from Louis Vuitton, this year’s Billionaire Gift Guide pays homage to their growing appetite to peer over the event horizon.
Our editor in chief, Alex Martin, has paid particular attention to this year’s Wine & Spirits Gift Guide, curating a selection of the best expressions he’s tried throughout 2023. From the unanimously popular Buffalo Trace Antiques Collection to The Macallan’s new Colour Collection, this year’s guide has been curated for the serious collector.
Many of our favorite items also feature in our latest print edition, as part of the Winter Gift Guide, which can be viewed below.
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The Opener
Clockwise: Louis Vuitton Deep Time Origin necklace in white gold with one brilliant-cut 10.21 carat diamond, Deep Time Origin bracelet in white gold and diamond, Deep Time Origin earrings in white gold with two brilliant-cut 0.52 carat diamonds, prices upon request
Highland Fling
Clockwise: The Singleton of Glen Ord 40-year-old, $4,010; Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Self-winding Flying Tourbillon, $25,300; Cordings Firley Tweed British leather 6oz flask, $115; Johnstons of Elgin Tartan cashmere stole, $695; The Fife Arms book, $113; Leica Noctivid 10×42 binoculars, $2,999; MemoParis Inverness Eau de Parfum, $310
White Christmas
Clockwise: Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs champagne, $103; Waterford Crystal Lismore Diamond Essence flute, $200 for two; Tom Dixon Root candle large, $171; Tom Ford Soleil de Feu eau de parfum, $295; Mikimoto Jeux de Rubans Akoya cultured pearl and diamond earrings in 18K yellow gold, $4,550, Jeux de Rubans Akoya cultured pearl and diamond pendant in 18K yellow gold, $3,650; Olivia von Halle Fifi ivory silk satin pajama set, $670, Swarovski Constella ball ornament, $201, Olivia von Halle Contessa Juliet silk slippers, $793
New Year’s Eve
Clockwise: Benedetta Bruzziches Lucia in the Sky crystal top-handle bag in black, $1,570; Waterford Crystal Lismore Diamond Essence flute, $200 for two; Chopard L’Heure du Diamant watch in 18K ethical white gold with 4.57-carats diamond, $76,400; Thom Sweeney Silk bow tie, $213; DeBeers Enchanted Lotus diamond drop (5.52 carats) earrings in 18K white gold, price on request; Graff New Dawn diamond line necklace in white gold with 10.00 carat diamonds, $86,000; Aquazurra Maxi-Tequila sling 105, $1,505; Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs, $60
Game Night
Clockwise: Alexandra Llewellyn Cigar travel backgammon set, $2,194; Waterford Crystal Lismore tumbler, $79; Hermès Set of two Les 4 Mondes bridge playing cards, $171;
Patek Philippe Complications Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Rose Gold 5524R-001, $57,370; The Macallan 15 Year Old Colour Collection, $165; Stefano Ricci SR Humidor, $6,750
Beach Club
Clockwise: Les Ottomans Set of four printed tumblers, $150; Alexander McQueen Rectangle frame sunglasses, $340; Hermès Optimist 24 beach towel, $682, and Clic H Lanternes bracelet, $743; Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche, $141; Ripa Ripa Paraggi Giallo swim shorts, $152; Don Julio Tequila Blanco, $59; Dior Toile de Jouy Fantastica necklace, price on request; Assouline Tulum Gypset book, $104
Après Ski
Clockwise: Louis Vuitton Cold Reykjavik scarf, $2,630; Chanel Boy Chanel, $450; Louis Vuitton LV snow mask, $1,290; Garmin MARQ Captain Gen 2 Smartwatch, $2,200; Moncler Padded gloves, $950; Leica Q3 digital camera, $5,995; Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex earbuds, $430; Dr Barbara Sturm Super anti-aging hand cream, $75, calming serum, $310
Lunar New Year
Clockwise: Buccellati Opera Tulle 18K gold mother-of-pearl earrings, $12,500, Opera Tulle 18K gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond ring, $6,700; Cartier Panthère De Cartier wallet bag, $1,000, Fabergé Heritage Yellow Gold Diamond & Red Guilloché Enamel Year Of The Dragon Surprise Locket, $12,500; Lalique 100 Points cognac glass, $210; Cartier Tank Américaine watch, mini model in 18k rose gold with 31 diamonds totaling 0.55 carats, $15,000; Hennessy Paradis Lunar New Year – Yang Yongliang Edition, $8,800
Valentine’s Day
Clockwise: Amaranté London Infinity roses, $73; Gina Joules shoes in baby pink chic, $1,216; Dior Small rose Dior Pré Catelan ring, $6,000; Cece Jewellery 18K yellow gold horseclip hoops (large) with diamond sweetheart charms, $25,387; Cece Jewellery Clam & Pearl 18K yellow gold ring with Champlevé enamel, brilliant cut G/VS diamonds and seed pearls, $3,563; Garrard Blaze pink sapphire, rubellite and pink opal necklace in 18K rose gold, $36,000; Cartier Micro leather Double C de Cartier chain bag, $1,170; Dior Dior Signature S10F sunglasses, $590
Dinner Party
Clockwise: Lalique 2 Poissons decanter numbered edition (Koi fish stopper shown bottom left), $3,500; Penfolds Yattarna chardonnay, $171; L’Objet Venise cocktail forks, $195 for set of four, Venise spreaders, $195 for set of four, Venise dessert spoons, $195 for set of four; L’Objet Aegean dinnerware set (select items shown), $1,745; Artemest Cattin Porcellane Isabella Costa Azzurra bowl, $295; Artemest L’Argento Firenze large Tiger Nautilus shell sculpture, $598; Lalique 100 Points universal glass, $210
