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The day of hearts and flowers is coming soon and, while I trust you know this, I know there are many last minute and dumb-founded shoppers out there. If I were being completely honest about my Valentine’s Day gift wish list, it would include something like a round-the-world plane ticket or a week long vacay on St. Barts. Possibly a hotpink Mini Cooper with a rhinestone tiara thrown in for good measure. BUT that’s definitely not realistic for most and especially last minute shoppers. So, Lola’s here with some Lola Approved suggestions that will make your travelin’ girl’s heart go pitter pat.
First of all, if you must go with chocolates and flowers, FINE. Just don’t make that all you do. Your money would be better spent, however, a lot of other ways. I’m sure your travelin’ girl is practical so why not consider investing in a practical yet luxurious and fun gift like a Theodora & Callum scarf?! These pretty scarves are perfect for changing up an outfit on the road and could easily double as a cover up if your girl is somewhere warm. See?? It works in any climate and situation. Clever!
OR you must know us gals like to look our best while traveling. I have found myself in between mani/pedi appointments many a time while away from home. Some gals need their eyebrows waxed or are in need of a facial, etc. How about a lovely Bliss Spa gift certificate?! They have so many spa locations all over the USA and several internationally as well. BUT your girl could even just use the thoughtful gift certificate to purchase their awesome Bliss products. A perfect traveling companion!
Another thing we girls are typically in need of is a good traveling jewelry case to hold all our bobbles. I’m obsessed with Stow London products (they make them in LOLAPINK) and would recommend both the Hester and Amelia jewelry cases. Because, you know, one for an overnight and one for a longer getaway! 😉 AND if you are really trying to impress her, get her a travel charm from one of her favorite places and put it inside for an extra surprise! (Your welcome)
Maybe your travelin’ girl has all these things and wouldn’t be impressed with a spa gift card… so perhaps a quirky and artistic gift is better. You know something cool yet sentimental. All good travelers need a notebook for their, um, notes. (you could include your own love note inside) Archie Grand has been a Lola fave for some time. Depending on your gals interests, a few of their “cool notebooks” you might want to consider are DRESSES I HAD AND LIKED – for the girl who plans her packing. FAUX PAS I MADE AND LIKED – for the girl who likes to remember all the funny things that happened on her travels. Or WINES I HAD AND LIKED – for the girl who cannot remember her favorites tried during wine tastings when away. Personally, I’ll take the BRITS I MET AND LIKED because, as you know, Lola’s an Anglophile!
AND my final suggestion, well I think it’s a goodie. I recognize planning a surprise trip is a BIG undertaking as well as a pricey one. So, how about a Jetsetter gift card? Because you can get them in all kinds of denominations and it is a promise to pick a fabulous place to stay anywhere in the world at some point down the line. Hello sexy and spontaneous! That should really get your travelin’ girl’s heart racing. Plus, it’s a gift you both can enjoy. Sooooo…it’s a WIN WIN!
ooh I like the Jetsetter idea – thanks!
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Very cute list! Not that I wouldn’t mind the trip to St. Barts and pink minicooper but I’d also go for the Bliss package too! 🙂
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I love this list 🙂 I will have one of each, please!
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I shall leave this post open on every device in this household and live in hope. Then on the 15th I’ll probably just buy them all for myself. Including giving myself a gift card. Cos I’m worth it!
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Love this, Clare 🙂
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I am pinning this list on my fridge door and hoping for either a bliss traveling pack or the Stow case. Actually, I am pinning this comment next to the list too.
GREAT ideas! Thanks!
I’ll take on of each, please and thank you! Hope I have a few secret admirers out there who read this. 😉
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one of each not on, lol
I am a travelin’ gal and I approve of this list! Especially the spa kit. After a day of gallivanting, my feet are always killing me and need a little TLC.
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Looks like a great list for those struggling for Valentine’s Day gifts.
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So fun! Hubs and I don’t do Valentine’s gifts but I might share this with him anyway. I’d REALLY like that travel jewelry case! With a charm inside, as well, thankyouverymuch.
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A certain someone just might be seeing this list mysteriously printed out on his desk later tonight 🙂
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All great choices that I would love to receive.
you know we don’t travel without our oversized scarves 🙂 good list!
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GREAT choices, Lola!! Especially the scarf and notebook (actually, I have the exact same one, and it was a gift).
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What fun ideas! I need a good travel jewelry case – maybe that will be a Valentine’s Day gift to myself. 😉
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My girlfriend travels a lot. Her job of a travel guide is like that. I cannot travel with her because I too have a job. Last Valentine, I had gifted her a beautiful romantic Nicholas Sparks novel. This year, I want to do something different. What about a diary to write her traveling experiences?
Hi there. I think the Archie Grand notebooks make great travel journals! They come in fun colors and have cute sayings on them 🙂