FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS
Chocowit’s motto is "Discover the Secret Inside." And, indeed, each of these individually wrapped bite-size rectangles of rich Belgian chocolate comes with a bit of wisdom tucked inside the wrapper. For unique corporate gifts, Chocowit has two sizes of elegant gift boxes (six and 12 pieces) available in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or assorted. Attractive Valentine’s Day sleeves are available. (www.chocowit.com)

READY TO PLAY
The Navyboot, which gained a cultlike following in the 1990s, is now on the links in the United States. These unique golf shoes are designed and manufactured by Luisa Benelli in her historic shoe factory in Chiasso, Switzerland, near the Italian border. First to wear the shoe, European golfers are giving rave reviews because of meticulous Swiss quality, high comfort, and innovative styles. (www.navyboot-golf.com)

SHOP PINEHURST
Get ready for a new year of golf. Find apparel, accessories, and more at www.pinehurstshoppes.com. The preferred offerings for Associate members include signature products from Pinehurst and The Spa at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Please have your member number handy when ordering.

PLAY THROUGH
The Clima-FIT full-zip jacket and pant from Nike Golf combine for just the rain suit you need for those late winter rounds when the weather can be as hard to read as the greens on your home course. The new separates are highly functional, comfortable, and stylish. And thanks to Clima-FIT, Nike’s exclusive technical fabrication, the rain suit is highly water and wind resistant. (www.nikegolf.com)

AHOY, MATE
Crystal Cruises has published its first worldwide 2004 Cruise Atlas for its three-ship fleet. The 160-page publication chronicles the line’s 89 itineraries to 178 destinations in 56 countries. For a complimentary copy of the atlas, call 800.820.6663. (www.crystalcruises.com)

HIGH PROFILE
Montblanc’s Lady Profile Gold timepiece ($8,000) has a solid 18-karat gold bracelet and case with a mother-of-pearl dial and, of course, quartz movement. (www.montblanc.com)

FINDING YOUR WAY
Travelers who have fallen in love with the world’s great cities also will be infatuated with the stylish Map Scarves created by the London-based husband and wife designer team of Bodo and Lucy Hornberger and their young company, Tasaram. The new collection is inspired by a silk "escape map" housed in London’s Imperial War Museum. The Map Scarves feature each city’s major sights, as well as lesser-known attractions. They’re fashionable, they’re fun, and they might help you get to the nearest metro station. (www.mapscarves.com)

TALK THE TALK
When traveling, don’t let the simplest activity, such as ordering a meal, turn frustrating. The Pacifica Talk from Lingo Corp. will help remove the language barrier. The compact, talking translator will help you with 10 languages and more than 200,000 words. (www.lingotravel.com)

BOOKSHELF
Yoga Escapes (Ten Speed Press). Yoga Journal provides this definitive guide to yoga retreats, ashrams, resorts, spas, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts around the world. Plan a vacation — and a break from busyness. (www.tenspeed.com)

The Carefree Cook (Broadway Books). The subtitle tells the story: More than 150 Hassle-Free Recipes for Cooking Every Day. Author Rick Rodgers also includes dozens of tips and information on ingredients, techniques, and ways to make every meal easy to prepare. (www.broadwaybooks.com)

Train (Doubleday). National Book Award winner Pete Dexter’s new novel is a riveting and disturbing tale set in post-World War II Los Angeles where he brings together an unlikely threesome. A black caddy nicknamed "Train," the widow Norah Still, and golf hustler Sergeant Miller Packard are tied together and propelled forward by golf, crime, sex, and gambling. (www.randomhouse.com)

A WEDGE WITH AN EDGE
The Lovett Wedge, created by and named for a practicing Florida dentist, is designed to get a golfer out of deep rough or sand cleanly — with a normal swing. The leading edge is curved ahead of the hosel to reduce drag and prevent the opening or closing of the clubface at impact. (www.lovettgolf.com)

IN THE BAG
Tension rods. Retractable incline levers. Integrated transportation portals. These techno-speak buzzwords are the latest developments in Ogio’s new collection of cart bags. The innovations include the RAIL (Rapid Access Incline Lock), the Hoode- rain cover, the ZBP (Zipperless Ball Pocket), and the Woode- II, Ogio’s redesigned club management system. (www.ogio.com)

CRYSTAL CLEAR
Determined to make crystalware as ageless as it is timeless, Tipperary Crystal of Ireland has introduced new collections updated for contemporary attitudes and changing lifestyles. The new pieces, which include ice buckets, candlesticks, bowls, vases, and other real-life amenities, are designed for living and for everyday experiences. As Tipperary points out, this is not your grandmother’s crystal. (www.tipperarycrystal.com)