These gift ideas are fanciful, functional or frivolous, but all are fabulous!

The high seas are getting an upgrade!

Starting in January 2026, Four Seasons Yachts will embark on unforgettable voyages to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. With only 95 staterooms, ranging from over 500 to nearly 10,000 square feet, each featuring private terraces and floor-to-ceiling ocean views and a staff-to-guest ratio of 210 to 200, why settle for a ship when you can indulge in a yacht?

As a Four Seasons Preferred Partner, I have exclusive access to early sailings and additional amenities. You know I always ‘steer’ you in the right direction!

Experience your Yacht on the Rocks tunes like never before with the Dyson OnTrac noise-canceling headphones in CNC Copper. These stylish, vibrant, and customizable headphones not only look amazing but also provide unparalleled comfort while effectively blocking out any unwanted noise.

Are you frustrated with the so-called exclusive , members-only airport lounges that no longer feel exclusive ? Introducing  Extime Exclusive, the  new VIP terminal for commercial flights at Paris CDG airport.  Their private chauffeur will escort you to/ from the runway directly to their private lounge which features 11 suites, a spa, an in-house chef and personal shopping experiences.  Their team will handle all immigration, customs and security processes, manage your baggage,   process tax refunds and  assist with check-in.  Extime Exclusive recently acquired the PS private terminals in LA and Atlanta with plans to rebrand them and open new locations in Dallas and Miami.

Everyone deserves a little sweetness in their life so why not give a WORLD  of deliciously rich & devilishly decadent Terroir dei Fichi Santomiele chocolates crafted with love in Tuscany.   Can be purchased at Bergdorf Goodman dept store.

For just $80 bucks, the America The Beautiful pass grants you and 3 other adults unlimited access to the National Parks, monuments and battlefields across the U.S.  Children under 16 are free.  If you’re looking for an inflation-free gift, this is it!!!

This gift is out of this universe..literally!!!

For all the aspiring astronauts out there, a $600 registration fee grants you access to Virgin Galactic’s NXTGEN community giving you priority access to the next available space flight reservation before it opens up to the public. Once selected and after paying the current price of $600,000+, you’ll secure a firm spot on the waiting list …sounds like it’s still easier than getting a reservation at a hot NY restaurant.  LOL!!!

For those of you who still have piles of paper, my favorite gift is John Derian’s handmade decoupage World Globe glass dome paperweight.  If I’m feeling nostalgic, I might go for a New York Map of Chelsea where my mother lives.  If I’m feeling fashionable,   I might opt for the Paris dotted edge large paperweight and if I’m feeling exotic, The Pyramids rectangular charm is my paperweight of choice. I think it’s high time I start shredding!!!

Hotels are now venturing into the fragrance business, creating luxurious 5-star scents. Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris offers a signature blend of amber, thyme, cedar, and oak moss. Raffles in London has recently introduced a bespoke line of candles, diffusers, and room sprays. Le Sirenuse in Positano has developed Eau d’Italie, its own line of citrus-scented products. At the newly opened Hotel du Couvent in Nice, your nose will experience different scents depending on the location: geranium and bergamot in the spa, sandalwood and cedar in the bedrooms, and frankincense and myrrh in the reception area. If I may add my two ‘cents’: it used to be that you chose a hotel based on the accommodations, but now it’s all about the scents!