The Sybarite Gift Guide 2025: For The Traveller

By Phoebe Tatham on 10th December 2025

From must-have gadgets, sensational suitcases and in-flight beauty essentials, these curated picks are perfect for the explorer in your life.

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Sony XB100 portable wireless speaker

£39.99, sony.co.uk

Antler cabin suitcase

£310, antler.com

Antler packing cubes (in a set of six)

£75, antler.co.uk

Diptyque L'eau Papier refillable solid perfume

£56, diptyqueparis.com

Strathberry Westray cashmere travel wrap

£195, strathberry.com

Gingerlily travel collection bundle

£290, gingerlily.co.uk

Frank Green ceramic water bottle

£39.99, frankgreen.com

Summer Fridays jetlag face mask and moisturiser

£49, summerfridays.com

Rains Hilo waterproof washbag

£45, rains.com

Smythson leather watch and jewellery roll

£465, smythson.com

Fussy party collection

£33 (with limited edition blue pearl case), getfussy.com

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