November 2025…// The most wonderful time of year is fast approaching and Charlotte Rous Communications is on hand to make seasonal gifting a breeze with the ultimate gift guide for travel lovers from across the client portfolio.
From luxurious home décor inspired by Gili Lankanfushi Maldives to a coffee table book featuring awe-inspiring wildlife photography and explorer-chic fashion from conservation-tourism organisation Great Plains and the most stylish of suitcases by Briggs & Riley, there’s a treat for every travel-lover in your life this Christmas and beyond.
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives-Inspired Trinkets and Treasures by Objet Luxe
Objet Luxe, the purveyor of hand-crafted decorative objects favoured by industry-leading interior designers and private clients around the globe, is delighted to launch a very special collection of home accessories and décor inspired by Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives. Featuring sparkling turquoise and silver-plated starfish, coral, turtles and fish inspired by Gili’s stunning lagoon and the creatures that call it home, the collection is available to purchase exclusively at Gili Lankanfushi and online and includes:
- Gili Lagoon Glass Jar with Silver-Plated Coral, Turtle & Fish, £275/ $360
Echoing the calm beauty of island waters, the Gili Lagoon Glass Jar is a celebration of marine elegance. Its lid shimmers in a lagoon-toned inlay, crowned with intricately silver-plated coral, a graceful turtle, and a delicate fish. A true celebration of marine artistry, this elegant piece is perfectly suited for snacks, delicacies, or everyday essentials such as cotton buds and dry foods, or admired simply as a statement of ocean-inspired luxury.
- Gili Lagoon Treasure Box with Silver-Plated Starfish, £1,495/ $1,965
Inspired by the tranquil hues of island waters, the Gili Lagoon Treasure Box captures the essence of serene coastal beauty. Crafted in signature Gili lagoon colour and adorned with a gleaming silver-plated starfish resting gracefully on the lid, this piece evokes the elegance of the sea and the allure of hidden treasures. Perfect for storing keepsakes or simply admired as a decorative statement, it brings a touch of ocean-inspired luxury to any space.
Objet Luxe by Mette and Jesper Madsen creates beautiful and unique objects for the home using combinations of natural materials such as shagreen, bone, porcelain, glass, and exotic hardwoods, along with handcrafted precious and semi-precious metals. The Madsens’ passion for the natural world and the ocean is evident throughout the collection, and nowhere more so than in the new range in collaboration with the Maldives’ original luxury eco-resort, Gili Lankanfushi.
In addition to an exquisite ready-made collection, the brand also offers bespoke products tailored to the unique needs and styles of homes, yachts, and hotels.
For more information on Objet Luxe and to purchase, visit https://www.objetluxe.com/. For more information on Gili Lankanfushi, visit http://www.gili-lankanfushi.com/
‘Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs’, The New Book from Great Plains’ Beverly and Dereck Joubert
Beverly and Dereck Joubert, co-owners of Great Plains, and National Geographic Explorers at Large, are delighted to announce the release of their brand-new book: ‘Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs’. The large-format coffee table book represents 40 years of Beverly’s photography based on the Jouberts’ lifetime of exploration. The magnificent coffee table book features photographs by National Geographic photographer Beverly Joubert and is written by Dereck Joubert. The couple are also multiple Emmy Award-winning filmmakers, explorers, and conservationists. The new book invites the reader on a vivid journey into Africa’s most illuminating landscapes, home to hundreds of precious species.
Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs is a profound body of work published by National Geographic that promises to make the viewer fall in love with Africa over and over again and ignite a passion for conservation in all who pore over its pages. The latest offering from one of the world’s most legendary explorer couples is available to purchase from all good bookstores.
For more information on Wild Eye and to order, please visit: https://books.disney.com/book/wild-eye/
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Introducing the brand new Sympatico Front Pocket Carry-On Expandable Spinner by Briggs & Riley. Crafted for those who love the sleek silhouette of hardsided luggage but need functionality and accessibility while on-the-go, the addition of a zippered front pocket to Briggs & Riley’s best-selling Sympatico cabin style means digging for travel essentials is a thing of the past.
The new style features a large zip-around front pocket and two smaller mesh pockets for optimal organisation, along with a tech compartment to protect up to 15-inch laptops and a slip pocket for a tablet. Meanwhile, a Power Pocket™ on the back of the bag allows for a pass-through USB cord for easy, on-the-go charging.
Perfectly sized for the overhead cabin, the carry-on features the world’s only one-touch CX™ expansion-compression technology to increase packing capacity by up to 25% without increasing the dimensions of the case.
Available in Black and Navy, the case is made from high-strength recycled polycarbonate, with an aircraft-grade adjustable aluminium telescoping Outsider™ handle that provides a flat packing space while ensuring it will withstand the vigors of frequent travel. Solid, high-density wheels encased in impact-resistant material provide the smoothest ride, while a leather monogram patch adds a stylish personalised touch. As with all Briggs & Riley products, every item in the Sympatico collection is guaranteed for life – providing travelware that is as sustainable as it is stylish.
Briggs & Riley’s Sympatico Front Pocket Carry-On Expandable Spinner is available to purchase for £629/$826 from www.briggs-riley.co.uk and online and in-store at Harrods, John Lewis and Selfridges and select independent retailers.
