“Oh, you shouldn’t have,” dad cries as you present him with yet another set of matching socks. “That’s really lovely,” chirps mom as she unwraps a bottle of perfume she has a cabinet full of already. Sound familiar? This year, surprise them with something with a little more wow factor. Giving the gift of an unforgettable memory will make your Black Friday shopping a whole lot easier and will light up the faces of your loved one, important client or employee, or anyone else on your list with sheer joy this holiday season.
While we all might need socks and perfume from time to time, it’s much more rewarding to give something personalized, something with a bit more pizzazz. Sharing a meaningful life experience brings you much closer together than simply buying them more stuff, and it can be the perfect gift idea for the person in your life who has everything.
So, let’s take a look at some of the best luxury travel gift ideas you can choose from this Black Friday for the coming holiday season.
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2020 Summer Games
The historic and exotically beautiful country of Japan plays host to next year’s Summer Games, and we’ve got the ideal luxury travel package. This 2020 Summer Games experience is fully customizable so you can create a gift that is perfectly suited for the recipient.
Choose from great luxury hotels for a six-night trip, with round-the-clock VIP service at your fingertips. The stage is set for one of the most eagerly anticipated and attended Summer Games events ever, all against the backdrop of this ancient and mysterious land. Japan’s famous hospitality awaits the lucky recipient of this luxury gift!
2020 Kentucky Derby
One of the most prestigious horse races in the world, the Kentucky Derby attracts a who’s who of famous enthusiasts, and makes for an incredible travel experience. One of the best luxury corporate gift ideas, a visit to watch the two most exciting minutes in sport is more than just a horse race – it’s an extravagant, bucket-list event. Derby weekend is about more than horses, it’s celebrity spotting, refreshing mint Juleps, stunning fashion, and of course the extravagant hats. Our 2020 Kentucky Derby packages offer first-class accommodation, premium viewing options and a day out that won’t soon be forgotten.
President’s Trip – South Africa and Namibia
One of the most perfect gifts for luxury travelers is this unusual 11-day experience curated by our sister company, R. Crusoe & Son. On the President’s Trip: South Africa and Namibia, the lucky gift recipients will be hosted by R. Crusoe President Brett Cumberland and his wife Anna for an exploration of three must-see highlights of Southern Africa: sophisticated Cape Town, famous for its harbor and iconic Table Mountain; the neighboring country of Namibia with its scenic wild desert and starlit sky; and a safari in one of South Africa’s top game reserves, Sabi Sands, to search for Africa’s Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo. Enjoy the insights of top guides, insiders, and experts to learn more about these unique places. Stay at the hottest, new hotel in Cape Town, a luxurious desert lodge, and top safari camp. A truly once-in-a-lifetime luxury vacation gift.
2020 Monaco Grand Prix
For Formula One fans, the Monaco Grand Prix has to be the most prestigious racing event on the whole calendar. This is the very definition of the best luxury gift for travelers, a seaside paradise adorned with super-yachts and super-cars, beautiful people, and flowing champagne – all under glorious Mediterranean sunshine. A 2020 Monaco Grand Prix package will be a decadent experience, with a choice of viewing locations, world-class hotel accommodation, and a custom itinerary built to your design. Can Britain’s Lewis Hamilton win it again? Your guest will find out while basking in ultimate travel gift luxury. It doesn’t get much better than this.
2020 Super Bowl
No matter which teams contest the Super Bowl, it’s always a massive sporting event that the world tunes in for. And instead of watching it on TV, seeing it live could well be one of the best luxury gifts you ever give. Our 2020 Super Bowl packages can be customized with your preferred tickets, admission to the NFL fan experience, full hospitality in the Hard Rock Stadium, pre-travel personal concierge services, and premium hotel accommodation. Taking place in Miami this coming February, marry the action with a cruise on Ocean Drive, a visit to the Everglades National Park, or simply some time spent on the beach enjoying a healthy dose of vitamin D with the winter sun. No football fan should miss it.
President’s Trip – Japan Revealed
As far as travel gift ideas go, giving the chance to visit the Land of the Rising Sun—during its famous cherry blossom season—on a luxe guided tour seriously raises the bar. With an exciting 11-day itinerary, R. Crusoe’s President’s Trip – Japan Revealed gives travelers the opportunity to see the best this culturally rich country has to offer alongside R. Crusoe President Brett Cumberland and his wife Anna. Highlights include cosmopolitan, 21st century Tokyo; the dramatic beauty of Mt. Fuji and Hakone; and the fascinating culture of traditional Kyoto. Go behind the scenes and take a private taiko drum lesson, enjoy a sumo wrestling demonstration, and visit the studio of a leading contemporary artist, among other special experiences. In addition to staying in luxurious hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto, rest in one of Japan’s most famous ryokans in Hakone. All of this with a Japanese cultural expert available every step of the way. In total, it’s a magnificent gift experience like no other.
2020 Masters
The 84th edition of this prestigious golf tournament will take place from April 6–12 at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Gift the gift of watching the top pros go head-to-head on one of the world’s most beautiful courses with a 2020 Masters Package, which includes badges, first-class accommodation close to the action, and an on-site host to cater to your every need. Watch the practice rounds, stick with your favorite golfer through the tournament, and even get the opportunity to see who will claim the coveted Green Jacket when the final ball rests in the hole.
For golf fanatics, this is one of the best Black Friday luxury gift ideas you could possibly imagine. With a fully customizable itinerary, go ahead and let the golf lover in your life see if anyone can topple Tiger next year.
2020 Wimbledon
Luxury holiday gift ideas don’t get much better than a visit to SW19, home of the world’s most famous tennis competition. It’s thrilling to watch the giants of the sport battle it out on the iconic center court to see who will be crowned champion, and be the envy of the millions of fans who can only watch at home.
The 2020 Wimbledon experience offers debenture tickets to the best matches, including the finals, accommodation in London at the likes of the delectable Ritz Hotel, full English breakfasts, and access to the most exclusive restaurants and bars. Perhaps they’ll even a glimpse British Royalty while indulging in strawberries and cream or a glass of Pimms – and you can’t get much more luxurious than that.
2022 World Cup in Qatar
It might be a little way off yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about preparing for the most loved and watched sporting event in the world. The quadrennial soccer World Cup will be taking place in the exotic Middle Eastern country of Qatar – and you and your friends and family can be there. Our 2022 World Cup in Qatar packages are a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the greatest show on earth. As well as the fiesta of football, you can relax on golden beaches, visit colorful and vibrant markets, historic ruins, world-class museums and enjoy an excellent tourist infrastructure to ensure your stay is as memorable as possible.
Help with Luxury Travel Gift Ideas
With Black Friday and the holiday season fast approaching, choosing the right gift can be very stressful. Thankfully, we’ve got the solution, and our luxury travel experts are always on hand to give you the best possible help and advice to find the perfect travel gift ideas for the travelers in your life. Everything is fully customizable to suit the tastes of the important people on your list.
So, whatever your loved ones are in to, we’ve got a package that will suit them so they can experience a thoughtful, showstopping luxury gift, the likes of which they’ve never had before. Feel free to talk to us at any time, or drop us a line for your custom trip quote. Give the gift of a memory this season and it will last a lifetime – and they’ll never complain about boring old socks again.
Agness Walewinder is the co-founder of popular adventure travel blog eTramping and fitness website Run Agness Run. She has been traveling for nine years, working as a digital nomad and online entrepreneur. Originally from Poland, she has a master’s degree in New Media from Amsterdam University, studied English and Spanish for four years at the University of Wolverhampton, and has currently visited 65 countries and counting.