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From purses, to shoes, to belts\u2014if someone on your list loves leather, then you should head to Italy\u00a0ASAP! Not only does Italy have arguably the best food in the world, but they also have the\u00a0best leather<\/a>. Known for their consistently high quality products, leather production in Italy, particularly in Florence<\/a>, is serious business. Only the highest quality hides are accepted and often the\u00a0labor is done by hand. While Italian leather products are available in many other countries, you\u2019ll want to travel to the source to avoid the high prices that come with imported goods. Plus, after you\u2019ve finished exploring the\u00a0Florence Leather Market<\/a>,\u00a0you can have the most amazing pasta you\u2019ve ever had!<\/p>\n Alexander Demyanenko \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n Do you have someone on your list who is hard to shop for? The aunt who has everything? The brother who wants for nothing? Well, then get them chocolate! Everyone likes chocolate! If they don\u2019t, maybe you should be thinking a little harder about who you spend your time with?<\/p>\n Switzerland is where\u00a0milk chocolate was invented<\/a>\u00a0and is known world-wide for the luscious and delectable bars still produced there today.\u00a0\u00a0While Swiss brands of chocolate, such as Lindt, are available in the States, why miss the opportunity to check for the best quality on one of the many\u00a0chocolate factory tours<\/a>\u00a0available in Switzerland in breathtakingly beautiful locations such as Geneva<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yulia Grigoryeva \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n If\u00a0you have an art lover on your list, you should head to Turkey to buy some of the beautiful ceramics and tiles that have been created there for centuries. Iznik\u00a0ceramics are a classical part of Turkish culture and are known for their intricate and\u00a0distinct patterns. From tiles to teapots, you can find a vast array of beautifully painted pottery from masters of this ancient craft. While browsing for your loved ones, you may even be lucky enough to receive\u00a0a\u00a0demonstration<\/a>!<\/p>\n While you’re in Turkey, don’t miss out on the other wonders that this historic country has to offer. Drop by Istanbul<\/a> for some of the most\u00a0breathtaking architecture<\/a>\u00a0you can imagine.<\/p>\n symbiot \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n For all your lactose-loving loved ones, nothing could be more thoughtful than a basket full of delectable and savory cheese. I know, you\u2019re thinking if I want cheese, shouldn\u2019t I go to France? \u00a0Well, while France does offer some really fine cheese, they don\u2019t offer cheese with the same pomp and circumstance that the Netherlands does. Cheese has been made in the Netherlands since prehistoric times<\/a> and they are currently the world\u2019s largest exporter of cheese. If you want a true cheese-lover experience head to one of the many cheese markets that the Netherlands has to offer.\u00a0 Once you\u2019ve had your fill of their famous Gouda, make sure to visit the many wonderful sights this country has to offer such as The Burger\u2019s Zoo<\/a> and the Van Gogh Museum<\/a> in Amsterdam<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jess Kraft \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n We all have that one friend who isn\u2019t exactly a morning person. You know, the friend who can\u2019t function without caffeine. If they\u2019re on your list this year, book a ticket to Colombia for their world famous coffee beans<\/a>. Colombia has the perfect climate for coffee production and they have been producing this crop for centuries. Grabbing a few specialty blends while in the country is sure to satisfy even the biggest of coffee snobs.<\/p>\n After you\u2019ve gotten your energy up from the espresso, check out the Museum of Gold<\/a> in Bogota<\/a> or take a hike up Mount Monserrate<\/a> for the beautiful views.<\/p>\n If, after reading all this you\u2019re still not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season, consider giving the gift of travel! This way you can check out some of these amazing places, with the ones that you hold dear\u2014win,win!<\/p>\n2.) Switzerland for Chocolate<\/h3>\n
<\/a>3.) Turkey for Ceramics<\/h3>\n
<\/a>4.) The Netherlands for Cheese<\/h3>\n
<\/a>5.) Colombia for Coffee<\/h3>\n
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