Every year we struggle with the perfect Christmas gift problem. Inspiration is everywhere, but it is hard to choose a unique present for our loved ones. That is why we’ve decided to share with you Connoisseur’s passion for beautiful and extraordinary and inspire you to find that one-of-a-kind, astonishing Christmas gift. As we believe that to live is to travel, the exceptional items that we’ve found sparked the idea of ultimate travel experiences.

Inspiration 1

Louis Vuitton launched its first fragrances in seven decades this year. The series of seven scents were all made by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud in the French brand’s recently acquired perfume atelier, Les Fontaines Parfumées, in Grasse, Provence. The limited-edition customized monogrammed mini-trunk contains three 100ml bottles of your choice. The sense of Louis Vuitton perfume trunk and its timeless chic style reminds us of the elegance of Cheval Blanc Courchevel Hotel.

If you need more information, you can visit the official websites of Louis Vuitton here and Cheval Blanc Courchevel Hotel here. If you are interested in tailor made itinerary and insider knowledge, please connect with a Connoisseur's travel advisor here.

Inspiration 2

Berlin-based accessories manufacturer Roxxlyn have launched a collection of handcrafted tech accessories made from genuine marble, slate and quartzite stone. Merging contemporary style with understated elegance, the brand’s most talented artisans use the beauty of raw materials to fashion iPhone 7 cases, briefcases, iPad and MacBook skins, and watches. The perfect example is the Indian Summer Slate MacBook Skin which is made from genuine 350-400 million-year-old natural stone and wraps the MacBook’s shell like a second skin. This fabulous accessory inspired us to think about the fantastic combination of nature and design that we’ve found at Annandale Seascape.

If you need more information, you can visit the official websites of Roxxlyn here and Annandale Seascape here. If you are interested in tailor made itinerary and insider knowledge, please connect with a Connoisseur's travel advisor here.

Inspiration 3

Synonymous with great British design, established in 1897, Globe-Trotter is a luxury travel lifestyle brand producing handcrafted luggage and leather collections. For 120 years the brand philosophy has remained unchanged: an uncompromising integrity of craftsmanship. Now a modern day classic, Globe-Trotter suitcases combine a uniquely strong, yet lightweight functionality with an iconic aesthetic. As their famous commercial from 1912 featured Ever since Globe-Trotter persuaded an elephant to stand on its cases to prove their strength, we connect the renown brand with safari adventures. One of the most luxurious safari experiences that go perfectly with the famous trunks is located in South Africa in Singita Lebombo Sweni Lodge.

If you need more information, you can visit the official websites of Globe-Trotter here and Singita Lodges here. If you are interested in tailor made itinerary and insider knowledge, please connect with a Connoisseur's travel advisor here.

Inspiration 4

Transform the iconic game of chess with this striking Field of Towers chess set from Zaha Hadid. It represents the intense research and evolutionary processes of Dame Hadid's architectural work. Each piece takes on its own persona – the elegant, shapely Queen; the King with his crown-like peaks and stature. Just like the name of the set, Field of Towers can be literally the name of Dubai. Even the look of set resembles the city itself.  The clean design inside a tower that touch the sky we’ve found in impeccable Armani Dubai Hotel, a superb example of exclusivity.

If you need more information, you can visit the official websites of Zaha Hadid Design here and Armani Dubai Hotel here. If you are interested in tailor made itinerary and insider knowledge, please connect with a Connoisseur's travel advisor here.

Inspiration 5

Last month, the famous Graff Diamonds revealed the largest D flawless heart-shaped diamond in the world. The Graff Venus, as it is called, weighs 118.78 carats and is Type IIA with excellent polish and symmetry, and no fluorescence. Graff spent 18 months turning a 357-carat rough diamond from the Letšeng Mine in Lesotho into this stunning stone. The analysis, cutting and polishing a heart-shaped diamond in this size has never been attempted before, so Graff developed special tools for the process and used the world’s most experienced diamond craftsmen. The result is truly a once-in-a-lifetime diamond. When it comes to the world of travel, for all of you who love a sparkle of diamond or crystals we recommend a 12 day around the world tour with Baccarat. The glimmering trip starts from their first residence, the unique New York Baccarat Hotel.

If you need more information, you can visit the official websites of Graff Diamonds here and Baccarat Hotels here. If you are interested in tailor made itinerary and insider knowledge, please connect with a Connoisseur's travel advisor here.