Looking for a gift for that island-hopping, jet-setting friend of yours? ISLANDS has put together a fashionable gift guide for someone who is always on the go.
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The Go-To Travel Wrap: The right wrap covers all the bases on an island jaunt - it's perfect for getting cozy to take a nap on the flight or a breezy walk on the beach, provides extra warmth when paired with a maxi dress for dining al fresco, and of course pre- and post those regularly scheduled yoga or pilates sessions. Our pick: the Live Healthy Wrap from Lululemon, made from a soft rayon derived from bamboo and blended with cashmere, and finished with lots of attention to detail, including thumbholes. $128, Lulu Lemon.
Travel Guides: Knowing where to shop, eat and play is an imperative, and mainstream travel guides that cover chain restaurants and tourist traps aren't going to make for a pleasant vacation. A more enlightened city guide may well inspire your fashionable friend's next trip. Our pick: Louis Vuitton's iconic series of city guides, like the 2012 guide to Hong Kong/Macau, cover the galleries, spas, boutique hotels and dining options that make for a five-star visit. nine volumes for € 100, Louis Vuitton.
Camera bag: For the gal who's as likely to think she's part of the paparazzi as she is to be followed by it, your standard ballistic-nylon camera bag won't suffice - look for a stylish option that still protects a collection of lenses, filters and other photography gear. Our pick: the Bossi bag from THEIT, a quilted, bowler bag now available in five colors that manages to be both timeless and a little bit edgy. $159 CAD, Love The It.
Bikini: For logging time on the beach, at the resort's swim-up bar or at a private plunge pool, an attention-getting swimsuit in an iconic print is an essential. Our pick: Trina Turk, whose bikinis, monokinis and cover-ups in signature prints can liven up any island scene. Trina Turks & Caicos collection, $76.00 - $204.00, Trina Turk.
Go-anywhere foldable totes: Even with the best intentions of traveling light, it's easy to come back from the islands with a bevy of purchases. Foldable totes can come in handy for carrying back the spoils of those overseas shopping trips. Our pick: Concalma San Juan Diario totes, $40, shopconcalma.bigcartel.com.
Stylish timepiece: Just keeping track of time isn't enough - the active island-hopper needs a fashionable watch with some additional benefits. Our pick: stainless steel or yellow gold encased watches from luxury watchmaker Philip Stein with Natural Frequency Technology, clinically proven to fight jet lag, improve focus and promote better sleep, $450, Philip Stein.
For more ideas, see the ISLANDS Foodie Gift Guide, Tech Gift Guide and Style Gift Guide.
-- Alyx Kaczuwka
