The Sailawaze 2023 Gift Guide has everything you need for your travels, from beauty and entertainment to practical solutions. What will you pick?
The Sailawaze 2023 Gift Guide has everything you need for your travels, from beauty and entertainment to practical solutions. What will you pick?
The Stubble & Co Roll Top Day Pack is ideal for all conditions and is designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. Lightweight, durable and comfortable, it features weatherproof seams, water-resistant zippers, and reflective logos, ensuring functionality and safety. Available in stylish colours, it includes a waterproof roll top with a quick-access G clip, a padded 16″ laptop compartment, a cushioned back panel, ergonomic straps, side pockets, compression straps, and internal mesh organisation. We found ours the perfect plane hand luggage option for our travels as well as for afternoons out when there’s lots to carry.
Buy hereLonestar of London’s Electra Phone Case is crafted from quality leather with subtle gold accents and comes with a premium matching strap and wristlet. This adaptable case features an adjustable crossbody strap for hands-free convenience, a brushed gold snap pocket for style and security, and key elements like card slots, secure closures, and optional key rings with tassels. Stylish and functional, it’s ideal for when you’re moving around the ship and all you need is your phone and key card!
Buy hereIntroducing the GIGI crossbody bag from TinyBigBag. This lightweight purse holds all your necessities, from make-up to cards and more plus your phone in a separate holder – ideal for when you’re popping out on a city shore excursion. Crafted from soft vegan leather in Black, Coffee, Dirty Blue, Pink, Green, and Wine, it’s a practical addition to larger bags (we found ours super useful for easily accessing phones and passports at the airport and cruise check-in), keeping essentials secure and accessible.
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Buy hereJuly’s Weekender Bag is an elegant, spacious bag that makes for a great carry-on luggage option. With genuine leather handles, an adjustable padded shoulder strap, and four key pocket areas for smart organisation—front pockets for essentials, a main compartment, and a secure laptop space—it ensures comfort, convenience, and quick access. The QuickPass pocket and pass-through band streamline access and attachment to luggage. Available in Chalk, Forest Green, French Navy and Midnight Black.
Buy hereIdeal for storing essentials like suncream, snacks, keys, phones, and travel documents, the HH Logo Waist Bag suits any shore excursions where you want to be hands-free while keeping your items close – and still look good! Crafted from durable 210D nylon ripstop fabric, featuring a PFC-free, water-repellent treatment with PU backing, it ensures your items stay dry. Inside, find a convenient mesh pocket for passports or phones, while the comfortable webbing waistband adds to its ease of use.
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Terrified of losing all this lovely luggage when you travel? Retreev is an innovative SMART tag solution that offers more than just a locating feature. Through NFC and QR technology, it provides a hassle-free method to swiftly recover your lost items wherever you are globally – and it never needs charging or a battery replaced! Setting it up is effortless: scan the tag’s QR code or tap it with your Apple or Android device, and enter your contact information. Once activated, this tag offers lifetime protection without any subscriptions or hidden fees.
Buy hereA minimalist, easily attachable tracker suitable for both Android & iOS, with a unique keyhole to attach to any item – and we’ve all been there for the frantic “Where did I put my keys?” moment and the end of the holding! There’s also a super thin card version that fits perfectly into wallets and passport holders without bulking them out – future you will be grateful! You can also get up to 35 percent off on Chipolo items until January 3!
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BURGA’s Tough & Elite Cases provide raised bezels for phone protection, a soft microfiber lining, and anti-fade printing technology, boasting over 200 vibrant, lasting designs in scratch-resistant, slim profiles. Coming with a 12-month warranty, these cases prioritise durability and style. We loved the Ivy League – iPhone 15 case, a symbol of prestige and sophistication in a green, white, and cream checkered pattern. We teamed it with a versatile ring holder (£19.95) in Tropical Garden design.
Buy hereHead to such incredible cruising destinations as Alaska without binoculars and you’ll regret it (as we found out the hard way). While some luxury lines provide binoculars, most premium and affordable lines do not so it’s well worth taking your own. Swarovski OPTIK’s CL Pocket binoculars merge top-notch optics with a compact, lightweight design, perfect for nature enthusiasts. These foldable binoculars offer a wide field of view, improved ergonomics, and sturdy construction, accommodating eyeglass wearers with adjustable eyecups and eyepiece covers. Available in 8x and 10x magnifications, in green or anthracite. Too expensive? Check out cheaper alternatives here.
Buy hereOK this one we need you to leave at home! Don’t leaf your plants at the mercy of friends or family while you’re away. Plant Life Support takes care of your houseplants during your holiday. Just insert the bag into the soil by your favourite potted plant, adjust the flow rate and travel worry-free. Oh and enjoy the added bonus of feeling like you giving your favourite greenery some doctor-worthy TLC with the fun medical look!
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This Crack List game combines the classic Categories with Uno’s excitement for a delightful twist. Choose a category from the list and match answers to the letters in your hand of cards. With three fast-paced rounds, the first to empty their hand wins. Ideal for two to 8 players, Crack List is lively and engaging, perfect for those sea days (and a Christmas stocking).
Buy hereThe Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker is the perfect travel companion for music enthusiasts, coming to your rescue if your cabin doesn’t feature a sound system or if you want your tunes to accompany you ashore. This compact and feather-light speaker is easy to slip into your bag or hold comfortably in your hand, weighing no more than a Mi 9 Pro mobile phone. It boasts a level 5 dust and water resistance rating, capable of withstanding sweat, rain and dust.
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If you’re heading somewhere hot, or indeed anywhere al fresco, from the pool deck to the streets of the Mediterranean you’ll need a decent sun protection. Khiels Ultra Light Daily UV Defense, a non-comedogenic sunscreen for daily use, ensures all-day hydration, absorbs swiftly, and leaves a comfortable, non-greasy texture. With advanced UVA/UVB technology and pollution protection, it defends against aggressors and helps prevent premature signs of ageing. Available in 30ml or 60ml sizes. Other great products to pop in your travel wash bag from Khiels include the Ultra Facial Wash and Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil.
Buy hereThis travel-friendly silk pillowcase ensures smoother skin and hair benefits on the go, bringing a touch of luxury to your cruise cabin, even if you’re in an inside room! Sleeping on silk not only provides a luxurious sensory experience but also offers significant beauty advantages for both skin and hair. Unlike coarse fabrics like cotton that can hasten ageing and contribute to dryness and frizz, silk’s smooth texture at a cellular level provides hydration and a soothing sleeping surface.
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Buy hereTalking of – enhance your daily routine with a stunning quilted cotton washbag adorned in a detailed blue leaf pattern, hand-block printed for a touch of elegance. Inspired by Jaipur’s artistic heritage, this stylish toiletry bag offers a fashionable way to organise your essentials during travels or keep your makeup neatly stored at home. Featuring a waterproof lining, worries about spills become a thing of the past. Handcrafted in Jaipur and available in two sizes.
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Keen to raise your kids as avid travellers? This book serves as a passport to the world’s most exciting destinations. An Atlas of Legendary Places offers an introduction to eighteen remarkable places, unveiling the magic of myth, culture, natural wonders and history. Each location is showcased in stunning double-page spreads, delving deep into the essence of places like Thingvellir National Park in Iceland, Namibia’s Brandberg Mountain, Germany’s Lorelei rock, Greece’s Delphi, Timbuktu, Jerusalem, Taishan in China, Palenque in Mexico, and even the celestial marvels of the Milky Way.
Buy hereThe boppi Tiny Trekker range offers complete children’s luggage with a 2-height extendable walk-along handle, soft grip carry handle, smooth-rolling wheels, and a 17-litre capacity. These lightweight, sturdy cases meet cabin bag dimensions, featuring elasticated packing straps, a double-zipped inner compartment, and a durable outer casing. Designed for young adventurers, they’re practical, fun, and stand upright for easy travel – our kids loved them!
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If your travel plans have been defeated you can still explore London, New York and Paris through “The Spirit Of” Jigsaw Puzzles. These picturesque scenes offer mindful entertainment, depicting iconic cityscapes. “The Spirit of London” showcases a bustling city street with St Paul’s Cathedral, while “The Spirit of New York” presents Central Park with the Statue of Liberty and “The Spirit of Paris” features a charming balcony view overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Each eco-friendly box contains 1,000 pieces and a poster for guidance, creating a substantial 70cm x 50cm puzzle—ideal for puzzle lovers and travellers alike.
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Buy hereCan’t get abroad? Candles by Hobo and Co come in a variety of candle sizes, reed diffusers and wax melts and smell divine. A mere whiff of Lemongrass + Coconut whisks your senses away to a tropical paradise, evoking the imagery of waves crashing on a pristine beach, warm sand beneath your feet. The candles are crafted from soy wax for a cleaner, longer burn, are petroleum, lead and cruelty-free, and 100% vegan, complemented by environmentally conscious packaging.
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Sailawaze Editor Harriet has been a travel writer for nine years and specialised in cruising for more than three. Globetrotting highlights include flyboarding in Malaga, exploring waterfalls in Belize, ziplining in Costa Rica, truffle-hunting in Tuscany and whale-watching in Iceland. Next on her cruise bucket list is Antarctica – or any opportunity to see the Northern Lights!
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