By Abha Shah

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For some, shopping for Christmas gifts is a breeze.

They count down to December, squirrelling away presents for everyone on their list, calm as their recipient turns wrapping paper into confetti, because they’re safe in the knowledge that they have, emphatically, unquestionably, nailed it.

Most of us cannot relate to such a person. While you may have a vague notion of some gift ideas, hitting the bullseye every single time might as well be an Olympic sport.

Have no fear – that’s what Standard Shopping is here for. We’ve been curating gift guides for years and can rustle up cracking gift suggestions for every name on your list.

The travel-obsessed are such folk. Flitting across time zones with an inbox brimming with trip confirmations and hotel bookings, it can be tough to pin down the perfect gift to make them beam with joy – but not impossible.

Myriad travel-tilted options could appeal, from clever sleep inventions that’ll make night journeys much more comfortable to ANC earbuds that block out the roar of jet engines, both essentials for any business traveller before an important meeting. We’ve scoped innovative tech that means you can skip cheap airline-supplied headphones once and for all, and luggage so luxe there’s no way you’d leave it to the whims of busy baggage handlers.

The guide below has selected items across a wide price range, so whether you’re on a budget or prepared to splash out, you’re bound to find something that suits.

If you’re shopping for someone who has done more round-the-world trips than old Saint Nick, we’ve curated the ultimate travel-themed gift guide all but guaranteed to knock their socks off.

As for you? Prepare to touch down in Smug City.