From an amphibious car to a portable designer bed or a private jet villa in Bali, these are the holiday travel gifts every man will love, from the most outrageous to the practical.
Gone are the days of simply buying a tie or underwear for men, and when money is no object, the sky is the limit to impress the man in your life. From the outdoorsy guy to the pampered businessman or the big kid who will never grow up, this year’s selection of travel gifts features some of the most unique items in the world, perfect for bragging rights.
For the man who has it all, here are my favorite outrageous holiday travel gifts, along with a few practical must-haves.
The Outdoorsman
Living Vehicle CyberTrailer ($175,000)
Designed for the Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian R1T, the 27-foot-long CyberTrailer is also compatible with gas and diesel vehicles. It is made to travel off the grid utilizing technology, using less reliance on gas and charging stations. You can travel further and longer with Level 2 EV charging and backup power generation for electric and ICE vehicles. Travel with your very own portable battery bank to charge all electrical equipment and toys.
The CyberTrailer sleeps five people and has a rear folding patio that doubles as a toy hauler ramp for motorcycles and kayaks. It is made for adventure enthusiasts and includes an outdoor gear locker for snowboards and surfboards.
The WaterCar EV ($135,000)
The WaterCar EV was manufactured exclusively from aluminum, the key to this remarkably durable amphibious boat. This hybrid vehicle combines performance and comfort, transitioning from land to water in seconds, and is virtually unsinkable. The Hydraulic retractable wheels enable quick transitions at the push of a button and offer speeds over 35 mph on water.
Its compact design fits in garages and can be towed without a traditional trailer. It is equipped with state-of-the-art marine-grade electronics for optimal safety and efficiency. The EV HYBRID SPORT is powered by the new Mercury PRO XS engine with 115HP, and the EV FULLY ELECTRIC is powered by an Electric 8 HP Mercury Avator Outboard.
1-Day Antarctica Adventure Via Private Jet ($15,950)
White Desert takes 300 guests from Cape Town to the Seventh Continent each year for a spectacular one-day adventure. It is a rare opportunity to experience the location in extreme luxury.
The journey to the Continent is by one of their aircraft (an Airbus A340 or private jet). Traveling in business class, you will join a select group of like-minded explorers flying across the Southern Ocean. During the 5-hour flight, you will cross the Polar Circle, soar over thousands of icebergs, and pass into 24 hours of continuous sunshine to the ultimate destination of the privately managed blue ice Wolf’s Fang Runway. After your arrival (depending on the weather on ice), you will spend 3 hours on the Continent.
You will be offered unique activities with their qualified mountain guides, including visiting Emperor Penguins, trekking into an ice cave nearby, and hiking to a mountain where you will be hosted with a champagne picnic. After that, you will rappel down the side before crossing the glacial ice and back to the Snow Lounge for a final drink before you board your return flight to Cape Town. (from mid-November to early February)
The Fashionable Man
Louis Vuitton Bed Trunk ($175,000)
The historical Malle Lit Bed Trunk has been reinterpreted to match contemporary lifestyles that are more modern, practical, and comfortable. The Malle Lit is the ultimate collector’s piece for use as an extra bed in your home on your travels.
Reimagined by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams from Maison’s archives, this Bed Trunk blends a vintage aesthetic with ultra-contemporary LV Lovers embroidery. It includes four mattresses, a cover mattress, a pillow, a wooden bedside table, and cotton straps.
Private Jet Villa in Bali ($21,000 per week)
Stay in the world’s first luxuriously appointed Boeing 737 villa conversion at a stunning location on the cliff tops overlooking Nyang Nyang Beach Uluwatu Bali, Indonesia. You and your significant other will retreat to your Jet Suite with the spectacular cockpit jacuzzi or slip into your First Class Suite with a bath. Both suites have private ensuites, sumptuous linen, surround sound, and all the expected luxury amenities. Private Jet Villa is Adults Only and accommodates four guests in its two luxurious suites. You can book a helicopter to land at your own private helipad for the true Rockstar arrival.
The Futuristic Man
Alef Flying Car ($299,999)
Alef’s flying car is 100% electric, drivable on public roads, and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Model A, a two-seat, all-electric vehicle with a flight range of 110 miles, indeed looks made to be parked in a garage. In July, the Federal Aviation Administration gave the car a special airworthy certificate, allowing Alef to make test flights. The company hopes to deliver the first Model As by 2026. According to the company, with over 3,200 pre-orders, the future looks bright indeed.
Alef is among a slew of companies planning to sell street-legal flying cars by 2028. Others include Pal-V, Switchblade, KleinVision, and Doroni H1-X.
The Working Man
Work Station Travel Desk ($8,900)
Designed with frequent travelers in mind, this unique workspace looks like your average sturdy metal trunk. When opened, the WorkStation becomes your very own small yet portable office. The spacious shells encase a hidden table, folding chair, and drawers, all made of natural wood and fine Italian leather.
The Special Editions collection are installations that transform the suitcase into a nomadic, flexible workspace. Functional character, product engineering, extreme study of spaces, and extreme elegance combined with highly performing technological elements, are part of this innovative project.
Starlink Travel Mini ($599)
Starlink Mini is a compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack. It is designed to provide high-speed internet to remote destinations. It includes a built-in WiFi router, lower power consumption, DC power input, and max download speeds over 100 Mbps. Starlink offers high-speed internet almost anywhere around the world.
Roam allows for travel anywhere in U.S and abroad in live Starlink markets. It connects within minutes and packs up quickly when it’s time to move to your next destination.
The Practical Man
For those of us without unlimited funds check out the latest travel accessories to make your journey a lot easier and rewarding.
Carl Friedrik Carry-On X ($645.00)
This stunning cabin case has an integrated hard-shell front pocket for quickly retrieving your laptop and travel documents. It is ideal for up to five days of travel and has a lightweight aluminum frame, lock closure, 360° spinner wheels, and impact-resistant polycarbonate shell.
Carl Friedrik’s luggage was featured on the series Succession as part of the billionaire families’ private jet excursions. This amazing carry-on will let you experience true luxury in the skies.
ŌURA Ring 4 Gold ($499.00)
ŌURA Ring is a smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance on the go. Each Oura Ring is made from aerospace-grade titanium, translating your data and lifestyle habits into personal insights that power your health journey.
Beyond monitoring our workouts when we travel, ŌURA has expanded beyond sleep and activity into new areas like Daytime Stress and resilience, Cardiovascular Age, and Cardiovascular Capacity. It recently added two new Heart Health features: Cardiovascular Age (CVA) and Cardiovascular Capacity.
Bespoke White Desert Global Time Zone Watch ($9,000)
Perfect for the extreme adventure explorer, this Bespoke molded and decorated skeletonized rotor watch features the South Pole landmark symbol. It has a modified caliber 13¼’” BE-54AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, a Glucydur balance, an Anachron balance spring, a Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800bph, and a 42-hour power reserve.
The case is made of hardened stainless steel Bremont Trip-Tick® construction with a scratch-resistant DLC-treated case barrel. Case diameter 43.00mm, lug width 22.00mm, case thickness 16.00mm. Water resistant to 10 ATM, 100 metres. Stainless steel case back with integrated flat crystal, five stainless steel screws with polished heads. BEZEL – Internally rotating bi-directional bezel with global time zones, including the South Pole, operated by crown at 8H with Bremont Roto-Click® technology. Calfskin leather strap.
This article was originally published on forbes.com and all figures are in USD.
