From over-the top experiences to high-flying and haute must-haves, we’ve got the goods on what’s hot this holiday season for everyone on your list. Here’s our guide to the most exquisite gifts to give this year and (hopefully) receive.
Extraordinary Experiences
End the year by gifting the experience of a lifetime: ringing in the New Year just 150-feet below the Times Square Ball—the closest live view of the iconic world event. The Knickerbocker Hotel offers a luxury package that includes overnight accommodations for New Year’s Eve and two tickets to the unforgettable party at the hotel’s St. Cloud Social rooftop bar and lounge. Starting at $4,000, TheKnickerbocker.com
Want to watch a blockbuster movie like a star? Enjoy the ultimate movie going experience with a private theater screening at iPic Theaters. With iPic private movie screenings, you and up to 64 friends and family can enjoy the luxury of iPic Theater’s plush personal recliners, pillows and blankets with chef prepared food and gourmet cocktails. Private bookings include two cocktails and appetizer and entrée, with service throughout the movie at the touch of a button by our ‘ninja’ servers. Starting at $6,500 iPicTheaters.com
All That Glitters
Gucci Black Bag with Gold Chain Strap & Crystals $3,980, SaksFifthAvenue.com
Hermès Tsavorites Trim Pyramid Studs on Luxe Alligator Strap $15,600, SaksFifthAvenue.com
Karen Karch Floating Star Tiara Ring $6,250, KarenKarch.com
Beautiful Gestures
Venus Et Fleur Red Eternity Roses $399, SaksFifthAvenue.com
Sugarfina Holiday Candy Trunk $195, Sugarfina.com
NEST Fragrances Birchwood Pine Grand Candle $225, BeautyKind.us
Tech the Halls
Samsung Galaxy Note8 from $929.99, Samsung.com
Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker $299.99, T-Mobile.com
V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless $350, V-moda.com
Good Spirits
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum $40, RonDiplomatico.com
Mezcal El Silencio Joven $75, MezcalElSilencio.com
SIA Scotch Whisky $52, Reservebar.com/sia
On the Fly
IoT Group’s ROVA Selfie Drone $299.95, us.theiotgroup.com
F100 Ghost RC Quadcopter Drone $179.99, Amazon.com
Man of Distinction
BOVET 1822 Récital 20 Astérium $350,000, Bovet.com
EIROA The First 20 Years Colorado $250-$300 per box, CleCigars.com
Go the Distance
For those in search of the most luxurious gift for a frequent business or world-traveler, give the gift of an unparalleled experience with a membership for Jet Linx Private Aviation. Not only will it be stress-free and include personalized private aviation service, but one receives guaranteed availability in flights with the Jet Card. That’s one incredible way to ensure that the family can be together for the holidays. $12,500 Club Card Membership / $17,500 Executive Card Membership, JetLinx.com
Originally hailed as one of the most beautiful vehicles ever conceived, the 2017 Karma Revero embodies the sensibilities of a passionate, charismatic, California-based company. The Revero redefines luxury automobiles and delivers a timeless design powered by electricity, fuel, and the sun. The solar roof is an industry first, and is a signature element of Karma’s DNA. This luxury hybrid automobile features a clean and elegant infotainment system designed from the ground up to be fast and intuitive, and will incorporate over-the-air updates as well as Apple CarPlay. $130,000, KarmaAutomotive.com