Struggling to find a Christmas gift that isn't another candle? Singapore Airlines' inflight magazine SilverKris has rounded up five ideas for the 2026 festive season, and a couple of them double as the perfect excuse to plan a trip.
The standout for travellers is an Indian getaway with Taj. Part of the Tata Group, Indian Hotels Company runs more than 400 hotels across 12 brands, plus roughly 700 restaurants and over 100 spas, so there's a stay for every mood — palace hotels, city breaks, quiet retreats or coastal escapes. KrisFlyer members get an exclusive 10 per cent discount on stays across India through the Taj InnerCircle loyalty programme, and can earn miles on eligible stays by quoting their membership number when booking direct.
If the person on your list is already in Singapore rather than flying to India, a treatment at Kenko Wellness makes a solid fallback. The homegrown reflexology specialist has been around since 1991 and built its reputation on pressure-point techniques, with therapists who take time to understand what each client actually needs before getting to work. Desk workers are steered towards neck and shoulder work alongside foot reflexology, and longer 90-minute to two-hour full-body sessions are available. A Christmas promotion runs 25 per cent off selected treatments at all outlets from 1 November to 31 December 2026.
For smaller budgets, the guide suggests Swisse Ultiboost Magnesium Glycinate — 150mg of elemental magnesium per tablet, positioned for muscle relaxation, sleep and stress. At $28 for a 60-tablet month's supply, it's stocking-filler territory, and there's a $6-off promo code for two bottles on Watsons Online. Vegan and halal-certified, too.
Jewellery fans get a local success story: Cheru, founded by Cheryl Chia, who started selling crystals online at 19 in 2021 and now ships up to 400 orders a day. Designs like Cordelia and Slushie come in under $100, and buyers often pick stones for what they symbolise — calm, confidence, a wish for someone else.
Finally, for the man who has everything, Hisential offers comprehensive health screenings covering 52-plus biomarkers, with optional extras like epigenetic biological-age testing and VO₂ max fitness assessment. Clinics sit at Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road in Singapore and Bangsar Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur, and guests have come from more than 93 nationalities — handy if your recipient is a frequent traveller who wants a check-up in between trips.
Taken together, the list leans towards gifts that promise rest, health or an adventure on the horizon — useful whether you're shopping for a wellness devotee, a jewellery lover or someone who'd rather have a boarding pass than a wrapped box.
