The Scully unisex Escape leather duffel is roomy, lightweight, and made of soft, hand-stained calf leather, but what sets it apart is an expanded bottom three-way zip compartment that can hold two pairs of shoes separately from clothing packed in the main compartment. Yes, the Escape is on the high end for holiday giving—but gifts like these are all about the return on investment.
Price: $250

In Hawaiian, the phrase “wiki wiki” means “hurry.” Maui Jim’s PolarizedPlus2 lens technology along with its Wiki Wiki frames are perfect for people on the go who want sunglasses that stay comfortably on their face while cutting glare. This style is perfect for those with smaller facial features as well. It has a pure titanium frame, a great choice for consumers demanding durable, comfortable, high-performing sunglasses. To see the color combination options and additional styles, visit www.mauijim.com. If you’re interested in gifting these at your next event, visit mauijimcorporategifts.com.
Price: MRSP $299

Smythson of Bond Street has been crafting luxury leather goods for 130 years. From diaries and business card holders to bags and travel accessories, the British company’s refined style definitely gets noticed, and gift cards, presented in the Smythson signature Nile Blue box, allow recipients to choose the color and style that fits their fancy. As a finishing touch and for a small fee, Smythson will gold-stamp initials, a playful motif, or, for corporate gifts, a company logo.
Price: Gift cards can be purchased in any denomination. 

Here’s a stylish, natural, and affordable way to help the insomniacs in your life get to sleep faster…and stay asleep. This multi-striped eye mask from London-based Asceno is cut from matte washed silk, with internal cushioning and elastic strap to keep it in place. It also comes with a sand-washed silk drawstring pouch for traveling. Bonus for a gift recipient you know well: The company sells matching pajamas. 
Price: $59

Whether a meeting professional is planning an event overseas or simply wants to be able to welcome international attendees appropriately, speaking another language can be a huge benefit. Gift cards for distance learning can be customized to suit students’ learning styles; for example, will they listen to lessons while in the car, or do they prefer gamification in their free time? Most language courses offer both free and paid-for content, so a gift card to Live Lingua, Babbel, or Rosetta Stone could help the recipient jump-start a new skill or take them from beginner level to intermediate.
Price: Three-month subscriptions range from $26.85 at Babbel to $53.97 at Rosetta Stone, with discounts for longer memberships.

Segway’s Drift W1 e-skates, launching this month, are sure to be a hot gift this holiday season.  Like a Segway scooter, users control their direction and speed by pressing with their toes. There are no boots or straps, just grippy platforms on each of the 8 pound “skates.”  While top speeds max out at 7.5 mph, you might want to reserve this gift for only your most agile staffers and clients.
Price: $400

Jigsaw puzzles have proven mental health benefits. They exercise both sides of the brain, boost short-term memory skills, and (perhaps the best gift of all) give the puzzler an excuse for some quiet time. Venus Puzzle offers custom-made jigsaw puzzles created from images the customer supplies. The website has an easy-to-use interface where customers upload a high-resolution image—perhaps from a conference activity or some other photo a client will want to remember—and can add a personal comment.  
Price: From $19.99 for a large-piece child-friendly puzzle to $44.90 for a 2,000-piece puzzle; discounts for bulk orders.

This Boll & Branch chunky knit throw blanket is made with organic cotton and feels surprisingly lightweight given the warmth it provides. Generously sized with hand-finished details, the texture will remind you of your favorite sweater, and will keep you warm on crisp days and chilly nights. The throw comes in four heathered shades: carbon, oatmeal, grey, and slate (pictured). Founded in 2014, Boll & Branch is on a mission to incorporate fair-trade farming practices to produce their many heirloom-quality products. 
Price: $125, with free shipping and free returns

Most people seem to be too hot on planes, and too cold in the office—or the opposite. The new Embr Wave bracelet launched last spring claims to be a solution, functioning like a personal heating or cooling device, depending on how you set it. The unit doesn’t change your core temperature, but makes you more comfortable by adjusting your skin temperature. With a price tag about the same as an Apple Watch Series 3, it would be good if it could deliver your texts as well, but in the end, the gift of comfort is welcome at any price.
Price: $299 

There’s one look you see only at airports: People walking around with u-shaped travel pillows around their necks. Practical? Surely. Fashion disaster? Totally. Uncommon Goods has a solution with its convertible travel pillow infinity scarf. The scarf, available in black or gray, holds a hidden inflatable pillow that can be blown up when you’re ready for some shut-eye and deflates when it’s time to look stylish again. 
Price: $35