Philips SBT30, £45

Small gadget, big sound: this wireless portable speaker works with any Bluetooth-enabled device and gives up to eight hours of music. philips.co.uk

Autographer, £299

Rankin's a fan, and so are we. This revolutionary hands-free camera from Autographer takes pictures automatically, so the shots are as unique as the device. autographer.com

Paperblanks journal, £11.99

Jot down your travel notes in this beautiful Paperblanks journal, with an added pouch for keeping your travel documents safe. This one is inspired by Art Deco Paris. paperblanks.com/uk/en

Nikon Coolpix AW110, £280

If you're on a post-Christmas jaunt and don't have a camera, there are few better options than the AW110, which works perfectly 18m underwater and in freezing temperatures. It can even be controlled easily with a ski glove on, so no more cold hands on the slopes trying to get the perfect mountain snap. nikon.com

Bose SIE2 headphones, £105

Whether you're catching some winter sun or hurtling down the slopes with a bobble hat on, chances are you're going to sweat, but that shouldn't mean you have to go without your favourite tunes. The Bose buds also hook over your ears, so you can get them for the holiday but keep them for the gym you'll obviously go to throughout January. bose.co.uk

Trakdot luggage tracker, £45

We've all been there: waiting at baggage claim, repeatedly checking your watch with the nagging feeling your suitcase is never going to appear. Thankfully, the Trakdot luggage tracker means your bag is always locatable, as long as your phone works. It'll even send you a text when you land. trakdot.com