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GORGEOUS GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS

Woman looks out at beautiful landscape from end of Belmond Train.

Belmond Train. Courtesy of Belmond.

Gifts of beauty stir the soul. The deeper the beauty the more joy it brings. In that spirit, as we scanned the horizon for things to include on this BeautifulNow Gift List, we looked beyond pretty, beyond luxury, towards gifts that make life better for your own loved ones as well as for some others who need even more.

This BN Gift List has a mix of elevated experiences via Belmond, a new beautiful packing “bible,” a sweet Arlo Skye carry-on suitcase that adds joy to journeys, and a Carry On Cocktail Kit that stashes smiles and serves them up right when you need them.

Belmond Royal Scotsman train crosses beautiful landscape with mountains and wildflowers.

Belmond Royal Scotsman train. Courtesy of Belmond.

Give a Belmond Train Trip to someone you love could use a luxurious getaway old school style. It is the epitome of classic luxury travel, with adventure that is steeped in history.

The trains are works of art, sporting Art Deco trappings, lovingly restored, outfitted with plush, lush, and elegant furnishings. Indulge as incredible landscapes roll by out the windows.

Interior of Belmond Venice Simplon Orient Express train car. Courtesy of Belmond.

We love the high-altitude Belmond Andean Explorer, a lavishly upgraded train that takes passengers from the shores of Lake Titicaca to Cusco, the former Inca capital, and out west to the Pacific coast. Or choose from several other incredible Belmond train journeys across Europe, Southeast Asia, the UK, and Ireland.

Yellow Arlo Skye suitcase, with colorful interior, designed by Ellen Van Dusen

Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen Luggage. Courtesy of Arlo Skye.

Arlo Skye luggage wins us over for its visual and functional beauty. That’s why it’s know for “Travel pieces for the design obsessed!”

Its latest brand new limited edition luggage collection with Brooklyn-based designer Ellen Van Dusen, founder of indie brand: Dusen Dusen gilds the lily. The Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen suitcase sports a lovely lemon-yellow exterior and a peach interior featuring one of Dusen’s signature geometric prints that will sing to you from every baggage carousel.

The suitcases are constructed out of lightweight polycarbonate shells that are finished off with tamper-proof, double-coil outer zippers. This collection showcases Arlo Skye’s newest carry-on innovation: a genius hard-shell front pocket that allows you to quickly access your laptop, water bottle, or sweater.

Woman in white coat pulls sky blue Arlo Skye suitcase next to pool.

Arlo Skye Luggage. Courtesy of Arlo Skye.

We also love Arlo Skye carry-ons for their integrated, airline-compliant battery charger because it’s removable with a single click and will charge phone to half-way in under 30 minutes!

'How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip.' Book by Hitha Palepu.

'How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip' is a perfect must-read gift for your favorite wanderluster. Novice or pro, every traveller can benefit from the packing tips offered by author, Hitha Palepu, founder of lifestyle blog Hitha on the Go.

Readers will learn not only what to bring, but how to bring it efficiently and beautifully, with advice like:

Power Pieces vs. Fantasy Pieces: How clothing earns its place in your suitcase
The Accessory Math Secret: The precise formula for all you need to finish off your outfits
Folding versus Rolling: What’s right for which items
Globetrotter Gorgeous: Editing your beauty routine while still looking great
The Packing Timeline: How to avoid “I’m forgetting something” syndrome
Pack Perfect Lists: Samples and blanks for any kind of trip

Moscow Mule Carry On Cocktail Kit with ginger syrup, spoon, napkin, measuring jigger, and recipe card.

Carry On Cocktail Kit. Moscow Mule Kit.

Your travel lover will love launching their trip with a beautiful bespoke cocktail, with your gift of a Carry On Cocktail Kit.

These TSA-compliant cocktail kits are beautifully designed by Brooklyn-based W&P Design co-founders Josh Williams and Eric Prum. Each metal kit box contains all the essentials needed to craft two top-shelf drinks on the fly (minus the alcohol, of course). We love the sweet little mixing spoon and linen napkin.

The Carry On Cocktail collection include kits for classic and retro craft cocktails such as the perfect Old-Fashioned, a cool Moscow Mule, a rad Margarita, a lush Champagne Cocktail, and more.

They also offer innovative kits with sophisticated gummy bears, crafted in collaboration with Sugarfina, like the Rosé All Day Cocktail Kit with rosé gummy bears and all the ingredients and tools you need to make two rosé-elderflower cocktails mid-flight..

Read more about Beautiful Gifts in BN Wellness, Impact, Nature/Science, Food, Arts/Design, and Travel Daily Fix posts.

Carry On Cocktail Kit with Sugarfina Champagne Gummy Bears.

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