Cool Hunting
Luxe's new handmade red box packed full of 12 of their mini-guides to Asia makes the massive continent seem almost manageable. As we've noted here before, their concise descriptions, spunky tone, and conveniently pocketable size, are user-friendly answers to their bulky counterparts. Content includes curated selections of hotels, restaurants, clubs, shops, and (well-suited for the business traveller pressed for time) easy-to-follow suggested half-day tours. Updated twice yearly with an individual price point of $9, the fold-out pamphlets win more points for staying up-to-the-minute and painless to replace. The result is a product that hits that rare mark balancing practicality with a high standards, which makes the new box set (or their bespoke option that lets you select five guides) a unique gift sure to be appreciated by the globetrotter on your list.
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