WHAT TO BUY THE DISCERNING GENTLEMAN THIS CHRISTMAS

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Whatever the interests of the gentleman in your life, we’ve curated an exceptional Christmas gift guide from the best European boutiques. From stylish, covetable accessories to exhilarating experiences, we’ve got Christmas wrapped.

ARTY

Spree: Art Cities of the Future: 21st Century Avant-Gardes from Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh £49.95

Contemporary art goes global in this exceptionally curated book examining pioneering cities that’ll set creative trends.

Statement: Art in the City with Monet & Picasso at Hotel de Russie in Rome.  From €615

He’ll witness the works of two masters at their respective exhibitions, and enjoy a three-night stay at the illustrious Hotel de Russie with this amazing offer.

STYLE-LOVER

Spree:  Private shopping tour with stylist, Linda Van Waesberge with two-night stay at Hotel Amigo in Brussels €559

Treat him to a style overhaul courtesy of a three-hour tour of Belgium’s most fashionable stores with super-stylist Linda Van Waesberge.

Statement: Ermenegildo Zegna Pelle Tessuta™ Black Holdall Bag from Ermenegildo Zegna, Italy €2,950.00  

Ermenegildo Zegna is an Italian luxury fashion brand and is renowned for impeccable fabrics. This fashionable bag will inject some elegance into any outfit, a special treat for the stylish gent.

SPORTY

Spree: Pinqponq Cubick Rucksack from Pinqpong, Frankfurt €119.9

This smart rucksack from German label, PinqPonq is perfect for toting his gym gear and more around in. 

Statement Private Indoor Surfing Experience with three-night stay at The Charles Hotel, Munich €1560

Have him polish his wave-riding skills with this exceptional indoor surfing experience on the Eisbach River with a three-night stay at The Charles Hotel.

TECHY

Spree: Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones from Selfridges, London £329.99

Bose’s excellent noise-cancelling headphones eliminate any background noise for a seamless audio experience. 

Statement: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5320G from Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh £63,370

A stunning, multifunctional watch in 18ct white gold, Patek Philippe’s Perpetual Calendar 5320G is ultra-chic with a mechanical, self-winding movement, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

FOODIE

Spree: De Buyer pots and pans from KaDeWe, Berlin From €289

Not only will these sleek copper pans from De Buyer lend some cool to the kitchen, they’re high performance too.

Statement: Whisky Tasting with two-night stay at The Balmoral Edinburgh. £987

Spoil him with the gift of Scotland’s most famous export with this spectacular whisky tasting break at the iconic Balmoral hotel.

For a sublime Christmas shopping getaway, a stay in a flawless Rocco Forte Hotel will turn your gift-hunting trip into a luxuriant escape. After a busy day perusing stores, sink into the comfort of your suite or unwind in our spas and world-class restaurants. We can even take care of posting your gifts home.

Image credit: Patek Philippe

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