12.11.08

UNWRAP AND UNWIND

For stressed out pals who love to travel, here are some gifts that will have them blissful in no time.

For the creative type, this sketching and painting set from FAO Schwartz offers a great way to de-stress and soak up local culture. ($100; www.FAO.com)

For those who’s idea of unwinding requires breaking a sweat, this fun soccer ball designed by Ryan McGinness for Cerealart is a must. ($185; www.cerealart.com)

A SpaFinder gift certificate, accepted at over 5,000 spas around the world, will treat your best friend to a relaxing body scrub at a luscious spa from Mumbai to the Maldives. (www.spafinder.com)

Have friends who complain they can't sleep on the plane? The ergonomically-designed JetRest provides a dreamy night of sleep - without upgrading to first-class. Try the 100% Scottish cashmere. ($29.95; www.travellatte.com or www.thejetrest.com)

And if that isn’t enough, wrap someone you love in a Denis Colomb cashmere travel blanket, before they kick back with their favorite bottle of wine. Available in chocolate brown, elephant or moss, your pals will never be chilly while flying again. ($695 + the price of a bottle of wine; www.wine-valet.com; +310.274.9224 or email customerservice@wine-valet.com. Mention AREA for a complimentary wine tote with purchase and a free gift with purchases over $250.)

Stay tuned for more good goodies tomorrow…