For city slickers
Orla Kiely luggage
For luggage that stands out on the airport carousel, check out Orla Kiely's fetchingly retro vinyl car-print wheelie travel case (£200). There's a matching wipe-clean wash bag for £45. 020 7720 1117; www.orlakiely.com
Dog tag multitool
The urban warrior's answer to the Swiss Army Knife, the Dog Tag comprises six tools to help you survive in the concrete jungle: tweezers, a bottler opener, file, serrated knife, screwdriver and torch - all in a cool stainless steel military style tag which can be worn on a chain round your neck. £19.95. www.iwantoneofthose.com
Luxe city guides
For coolhunters, these compact city guides hit the spot every time. Want to know the best place to buy a bespoke carpet in Istanbul? Or how to get into the coolest clubs in Shanghai? Look no further. The Grand Tour box set of eight city guides is available for £45. Individual guides £4. www.luxecityguides.com
For adventure seekers
GPS watch
The ultimate gift for hikers: Suunto's X9i GPS combines a wrist watch, altimeter, compass, barometer and satellite positioning system all in one compact package. No more excuses for getting lost. £349.99 from Ellis Brigham. 0870 444 5555; www.ellis-brigham.com
Fat Controller glove
Ipods are de rigeur for snowboarders, but changing track involves taking off gloves, unzipping jacket and delving into pockets. O'Neill's Fat Controller glove (£100) allows you to control your iPod via a wireless panel on the back of your hand.
Walkie-talkies
Whether you are walking, skiing or climbing, keep in touch with your companions without having to rely on a mobile phone signal with these walkie-talkies which have a 3km range. £39.99. 0800 665410; www.blacks.co.uk
For sybarites
Portable spa
If your budget doesn't stretch to a week at Chiva Som, recreate the Asian spa experience with the Eastern Personal Travel Spa from Boots (£12). Lemongrass body wash, frangipani bath essence, body cream, slippers and eye mask in a compact travel bag. www.boots.com
Finte tea travel kit
Get your tea fix while travelling with this kit from online tea shop Leaf. Six teas in cute mini tins, with paper filters, all wrapped up in a stylish grey wool travel pouch. £35 www.leafshop.co.uk
Luxury hotel experience
London's One Aldwych hotel has an online gift service. Prices start at £35 for a champagne evening and snack in the bar and go up to £935 for a suite for two with champagne, dinner and a facial or massage. www.onealdwych.com/gifts
For jeuvenile jetsetters
Unakuzin doll
Shall we go to the museum or the beach? Put an end to family squabbles over how to spend the holidays with the Unazukin doll, the latest Japanese cult toy. Ask the little egg-shaped doll a question and she'll shake or nod her head. The dolls cost £4 01489 790944; www.bandai.co.uk
Designer travel cot
Philippe Starck has designed a range of baby travel accessories for Maclarens: sleek, lightweight and minimalist, they don't sacrifice practicality for style. The travel cot comes with a changing table and insect canopy, and the buggy is one of the lightest on the market. Prices from £125 for a high chair. 01327 841310; www.maclarenbaby.com
Ear warmers
An ingenious alternative to a hat and with plenty of novelty value, Earbags will keep your child's ears warm without the need for an annoying headband. Designed in Sweden, earbags come in duck, reindeer or penguin designs. A pair cost £7.50. 01483 417753; www.koolsun.co.uk
For backpackers
Travel journal
Budding Thuberons or Dalrymples will be inspired to put pen to paper with this vintage-style range of travel stationery from Colloco. Keep in touch while on the road with the Bon Voyage notelets (£11.50) or record your thoughts with the New York or Paris travel journals (£7). 01538 382615; www.colloco.co.uk
Backpacker card game
The perfect gift for someone about to set off on a gap year, Backpacker is a card game designed to test just how travel savvy you are. Set off on a journey and compete to avoid pitfalls such as food poisoning and scams. The player who returns home with the most photos wins. £9.99. www.backpackercardgame.com
Kikoy
Incredibly versatile, the East African version of a sarong can be used as a turban, sling, beach towel, skirt, or even a bedsheet. They are pure cotton and come in a range of vibrant colours. From £24.95. www.kikoy.com
