Gifting season: Last-minute present ideas for the person who has everything

Need an unconventional present for the person who has everything? Look no further. From exclusive memberships to unique experiences and thoughtful charity donations, these last-minute gift ideas are perfect for even the hardest-to-please recipients.

For the aesthete

The Cultivist is the ultimate global arts club, offering three tiers of membership with unique benefits. These include seasonal invitations to exclusive private views in London, New York and Los Angeles, monthly virtual and in-person talks, personal concierge services to arrange tickets to sold-out shows and private dinners. For the highest level, there is also an invitation to the Annual Collector gathering. 

£420 to £12,000 on application, thecultivist.com

For the naturalist

In an effort to protect rhinoceroses from extinction, The Great Plains Foundation has formed Rhinos Without Borders, which relocates the endangered species from high-poaching zones in South Africa to safe wilderness areas in Botswana. So far, 87 of the animals have been moved and are now looked after by monitoring teams – and, happily, more than 50 calves have been born to them. The fundraising initiative doesn’t just help wildlife, however; it’s also raising employment and training in the region. Our favourite part? Gifts of more than $25,000 allow the donor to name a rhino calf.

greatplainsfoundation.com

For the oenophile

Collectors and amateur enthusiasts alike will love Crurated, an online platform dedicated to offering members access to top-notch wine producers, vineyards, live auctions and exclusive events. It also gives priority access to limited-edition and rare-release bottles. 

Plus you can store your collection at a world-class facility in Burgundy, with the ability to send items anywhere in the world with just one click on the app. Founded by former Google employees, the newly launched Crurated Metaverse also offers a virtual walkthrough of each member’s private cellar for invited guests to explore.

crurated.com

For the Bond aficionado

Travel company Black Tomato’s 007 experiences offer guests a range of top-tier adventures celebrating James Bond’s exploits around the world. Their new offering, Behind the Scenes in Vienna, will grant you Diamond VIP access to 007 Action, the Austrian retrospective showcasing original costumes and automotive exhibits from films, including the Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 and the Q boat fromThe World is Not Enough. 

The six-night trip includes a journey across Lake Altaussee to the Spectre hunting lodge, a private tour of the Bregenz opera house where Quantum of Solace was filmed and an expedition through the Arlberg mountains where ski scenes were shot for The Spy Who Loved Me. 

blacktomato.com

First published in the December 2024 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.