The Gift of Travel

Experiential gift giving is the new tinsel for those who have everything and want for nothing. Miele for Life offers ten suggestions to give the gift of travel to a special someone in your life.


One…
Pack an adventure seeker off to explore the desert tombs in Sudan where they’ll roam the dunes by 4WD, camp under the stars and awe upon the pyramid-shaped Pharaoh tombs once inhabited by kings.





Two…
If your special someone is a foodie send them off to sample the tavernas and tapas of Spain, starting at Barcelona’s old market of La Boqueria, traveling through regions of chorizo, jerez sherry and the pintxos bars of San Sebastian.





Three…
Send your wildlife lover on an eco Borneo rainforest tour to sight stunning birds, forest and wildlife like the Pygmy elephant, orangutans, monkeys, crocodiles and rhinoceros.





Four…
Art aficionados will adore a trip to Mexico City where they can view Diego Rivera’s murals, and in February the city hosts its annual art fair Zsonamaco Mexico Arte Contemporaneo.





Five…
Yoga devotees will feel nourished by a trip to Koh Samui, Thailand, which boasts over 100 yoga retreats for yogis of all styles and persuasions. There are also the white sand beaches and crystal clear waters to relax into.





Six…
Ship your entertainment expert off to Los Angeles, the capital of celebrity and all things starry eyed. Book in visits to Universal Studios, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, Disneyland, the Hollywood Hills, Walk of Fame, Mulholland Drive, and take in a concert at the famous Hollywood Bowl.





Seven…
Avid walkers will love to be whisked away to the mountains of northern Italy for the breathtaking walking treks through the other-worldly Dolomites. Self guided or hosted small groups can take to the trails through meadows, charming mountain villages and the breathtaking scenery of this UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.





Eight…
For the history buff in your life, take them to Cambodia to marvel at the ancient city of the Khmer Empire – Angkor. Rediscovered amongst jungle in the 1860’s, this was once the powerful epi-centre of South East Asia. The fortified city of Angkor Thom, centerpiece temple of Angkor Wat, elaborate maze of Preah Kan and finely carved stone walls of Benteay Srei remain in extraordinary condition.





Nine…
For the design guru: book a fare to Naoshima, Japan, a haven of art, architecture and general good taste. For the ultimate Instagram moment: seek out the iconic pumpkin sculpture by artist Yayoi Kusama. 

 



Ten…
For the sports obsessed fan book ahead for centre court seats at tennis’ ultimate prize, The Championship at Wimbledon. Rub shoulders with past players, enjoy strawberries and cream, pimms on the lawns of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and keep your eyes peeled on the Royal Box – if you can look away from the stellar tennis matches.