Road TripWhen the sun is high and spring is in the air throw your clubs and some of these fine accessories in the trunk and hit the road

Gift Guideissue 16

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TERVIS TUMBLEREstablished in 1946, Tervis Tumbler is the original maker of insulated double wall drinkware, and a big favorite here at kingdom. Tervis keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold through all 18 holes. Available in six different sizes and an ice bucket with 100’s of design choices. The 16oz. and 24oz. tumblers fit snugly in your golf cart drink holder. Perfect for a road trip and any number of outdoor activities, Tervis provides something for everyone from golfers to fishermen. tervis.com

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KEnyon CUSToM ALL SEASonS ELECTRIC GRILLThe Kenyon Custom All Seasons Electric Grill seals in the flavor and juices without the fuss of charcoal or gas.

The days of lugging heavy bags of charcoal or tanks of gas to enjoy grilled food are gone, and the grill is easily transportable making it perfect for any number of outdoor excursions. Fantastically easy to use, simply by touching the on/off circle and then adjusting the heat setting by pressing the + or – graphic on the sealed waterproof ceramic glass panel means you are instantly cooking.

The nonstick grate imparts characteristic barbeque grill marks while sealing in the flavor and juices. A concealed electric element eliminates grease flare-ups while providing a virtually smokeless heat source.

The Grill is constructed of 304 stainless steel and backed by the Kenyon three-year warranty. kenyonappliances.com

FRoM ARTEdonA: L’InSoLEnT SILVER CUTLERyThe “Insolent” cutlery from Ercuis takes its inspiration from the Italian Renaissance. Eye-catching filigree arabesques and petals, forged in 925 sterling silver, decorate the black resin handles. It is a particularly fine piece of work that makes cutting a good cheese almost as pleasurable as eating it. At $340 just be careful not to lose it down the side of a back seat. artedona.com

MULhoLLAndMulholland have long been famous for combining luxurious leathers and high performance textiles with impeccable design and quality workmanship. Featured here is the Endurance Two Bottle Wine Carrier. With the brand’s roots near the heart of California's premier wine region, it is perhaps only fitting that you should transport your favourite libation within a Mullholland.

Four sizes are available: single, two-bottle, six-bottle and rolling six-bottle. No matter the capacity, all of the bags have an insulating liner to help keep wines at the right temperature. The two bottle carrier is equally suited to the task of transporting cooled champagne to a picnic or to driving cross continent with fine wine on board. shopmulholland.com

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KEnwood wInESFor 30 years, Kenwood Vineyards has had the exclusive rights to produce wines from Jack London’s historic vineyard in Glen Ellen. In commemoration, they have released a 30th anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon. Viscous and full-bodied with firm tannins and an excellent lingering finish, the 2006 vintage enjoyed a long growing season giving grapes of intense flavor and rich character. The resultant wine has a superbly opulent mouth feel and powerful fruit flavors. kenwoodvineyards.com

GERShon wInE oPEnERIn this writer’s humble opinion neither short overnight trip nor epic world adventure should ever be even contemplated without the reassuring presence of trusted corkscrew. And if you are going to spend time with spiralled metal in hand pursuing cork to entwist, then selecting a high quality hand companion is simply a sensible traveler’s strategy. We like this vintage-inspired offering from Gershon with warthog tusk handle and sterling silver endcap.It comes packaged in a fine black leather pouch, but we prefer to see it out in motion exiting bottle with wine bloodied cork impaled. gershonlimited.com

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CzECh And SPEAKELondon based Czech & Speake combine traditional English craftsmanship with cutting edge technology with this unique carbon fibre travelers shaving kit.

Sleek carbon fibre is gaining cachet with designers worldwide but this may well be the first to use this innovative material in a personal grooming context. The Traveller’s kit precision engineered trays gently protect the selection of finest No.88 shaving and grooming products from damage whilst travelling. A separate lower compartment means the rest of your vacation essentials are also close to hand.

Designed to last, with a little care this set should age as gracefully as its sophisticated and well groomed owners.czechandspeake.com

zIPPo LIGhTERThe Zippo BLU butane lighter delivers a consistent, clean-burning blue flame. It features many iconic characteristics, like the company's trademark flint-wheel ignition system, rugged metal construction, hinged lid, one-hand operation and the ‘click’ that has made Zippo lighters famous since 1932. zippo.com

xIKAR hAVAnA CUTTERHandmade by Parisian artists, a mixed media decoupage art piece created from cigar bands and more is assembled, hand painted, sealed with varnish, then sanded and polished and mated to the excellent XIKAR Xi3 cutter body to create a one-of-a-kind tool. Comes in an exotic Stingray leather sheath. xikar.com

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ASPREy PoLo hoLdALLDo you like packing, ironing and neatly folding clothes? If so maybe this rugged holdall isn’t for you.

This is a proper bachelor bag; one designed for bourbon, a loose assortment of clothes and sports equipments to be thrown into.

Built with leather, leather and a little bit more leather this is a holdall built to last, and inevitably gains character with every nick, scratch and wear mark. Forget grace, buy, keep and in the fullness of time pass on only to male heirs. aspreypolo.com

BAMFoRd & SonSTime to kill with a companion on your weekend trip away? Fill it in this most modern representation of the Mesopatomian master game by the classic fashion house Bamford & Sons.

This backgammon collectors editon set comes in in a lockable calfskin case with the signature perforation detail on the leather and metal hardware.

Themed after the Concours d’Elegance it takes from the world of sports cars and racing with a finishing in colors of black and Ferrari red. bamfordandsons.com

dAVIdoFF CIGARZico Davidoff knew where to get his cigars: Production on his namesake smokes first started in Cuba in 1969. By 1991, the love affair with the country was over, but a new one had already begun with the Dominican Republic, which now creates the brand’s beautiful offerings. With eight different ranges of premium handmade cigars crafted from five different tobacco blends, each aged for a minimum of four years, Davidoff cigars provide a smooth, refined and distinctive taste that is not to be missed.davidoff.com

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hAndMAdE GoLF ShoES FRoM nAPLES, ITALyMy Grandmother said she could always judge a man by his shoes and certainly nothing adds more of a mark of style and quality to a man than hand made shoes.

Driven by pure passion and delicate dexterity, for over fifty years the Scafora family has been designing premium quality leather goods and accessories, all built to last forever. Every pair of their shoes is a unique example of their search for perfection, care for the finest detail and love of tradition. Shaped by experienced master artisans, each pair is rigorously hand-made following traditional Goodyear and Norwegian welt constructions. Client satisfaction and loyalty is of particular concern to the Scafora family and for those with unique or particular requirements made-to-measure shoes that can be agreed upon and fitted in New York under the direct supervision of Paolo Scafora.

Scafora also boast a superbly elegant golf collection comprising only the finest of materials, including golf bags that can be custom made from a selection of precious leathers. paoloscaforanapoli.it

ConTE oF FLoREnCEThe name immediately brings to mind strong ties to the brand’s Renaissance–inspired city of origin. Dating back to the 1950s, the company first found fame thanks to its sponsorship of the National Italian Skiing team, the renowned “Valanga Azzurra.” But it wasn’t until the 1980’s that the brand entered the world of golf. That they did so with such refined elegance and timeless style meant that they managed to immediately represent both cutting edge design and heritage.

We have packed one of their 2010 polos made in a cool, stretch fabric and amused by golfing cartoon.conteofflorence.com

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InTRodUCInG ThE woRLd’S FIRST PERFECTLy BALAnCEd-ToRqUE FREE PUTTERThe Axis1 Eagle is a revolutionary patented innovation that shifts the heel weight forward of the striking face and places the center of gravity of the club exactly on the sweet spot and in line with the axis of the shaft at the same time. This unique approach provides a true pendulum swing that eliminates the torque inherent in all major brand putters, which have a tendency to open up while a player swings the club. axis1golf.com

TAyLoRMAdE PEnTA TPBefore the feathery there were wooden balls made of elm or beech. Oh, how far we’ve come. TaylorMade’s new Penta TP golf balls represent the latest achievement in things that can take a hit and roll with it.

Designed to deliver a balance of performance in five key shot categories, three years’ worth of research went into the Penta TP’s development. You may not understand fancy terms like “LDP technology,” but you’ll appreciate the added control and distance. Sergio Garcia, Retief Goosen and Justin Rose love it, and you will too. Created for pros, the Penta TP is a great ball for players of every level. taylormadegolf.com

SUMI-GThe Sumi-G Trunk Collection of holdall, shoe, and shag bags make it fashionable to be organized and ready for a round at any time. Designed to stay open for convenient access until securely closed with the magnetic handles. The exterior features durable Scotchgrain and a reversed zipper for improved water resistance to protect the fully-lined micro suede interior. Available in black or brown.

The Sumi-G holdall (pictured) is the perfect size for trunk and travel and includes a detatchable shoulder strap. The accompanying shoe bag has a large main compartment that accommodates most shoe sizes, and interior pockets that are ideal for holding small items. The shag bag adds luxurious style and convenience to holding practice golf balls. sumi-g.com

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BLooMInGdALESToday the premiere destination for discerning shoppers in search of the best of anything, Bloomingdale’s was born on the back of a relatively flippant fad: the hoop skirt. In 1860, Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale carried only that single item in their Lower East Side New York “Ladies Notions Shop.” By 1872 they were branching into other examples of fashion and the rest, as they say, is history. The iconic store at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue opened in 1886, cementing the department store’s emergence as a modern-day institution and establishing one of the greatest names in American business history. Whether you know it as Bloomingdale’s or “Bloomies’,” the store’s designer shopping bags, tremendous customer service and iconic status only add to its incredible selection of the finest fashions and accessories. Take, for example, the Black Mystery collection from Montblanc, an elegantly dark take on scribe-worthy accessories. The Starwalker ballpoint pen, cufflinks and key ring bring a mysterious sense of twilight to modern style, and contribute to what is sure to be a period-defining aesthetic reminiscent of the best decades’ design examples. No question that it’s limited, beautiful and top-drawer. No wonder it’s available from Bloomingdale’s. bloomingdales.com

CInEMIn SwIVELEver been caught in the woods without a movie? No longer. This multimedia projector will project any video you have onto any surface you like—including a tent wall. Astonishingly small, picture quality is nonetheless excellent from this hand-holdable swivel-headed device, which is designed to work with devices like Apple’s iPod and iPhone. Boardrooms, bedrooms, even the great outdoors can all be transformed into your personal cinema.wowwee.com/en/cinemin

TISSoT PoCKET wATChFounded in 1853, the company lives by its signature phrase: “Innovators by Tradition.” As perfect evidence of that, Tissot offer an old-school pocket watch along with their latest timepiece creations. As the official timekeeper and partner of NASCAR, MotoGP and a number of other sports organizations, precision is a given. As a cutting-edge innovator with an Old World-inspired offering in their catalog, style is assured. tissot.ch