Can you fly to each planet to receive these gifts or do you only get one from which ever planet you are on most?
You can fly to each planet, and collect gifts
also, it depends on your items and history on what you get. Traditionally there was 3 gift packages... one for everyone, one for those that deposited a certain amount over time, and those that own estates... each pp's 3 gift packages differ year to year. Some planets do nothing some seasons, some do a lot. Arkadia and Calypso are usually most generous, but with Toulan under new management, next island under new management, etc. we'll see...
http://www.entropia-library.xyz/space-map/ - SPACE MAP - best map I've seen out there that shows you the 'hunting grounds' etc. There are some paths you can take to avoid all mobs if you plan your trip carefully.
If you are not armed to take on space mobs, my suggestion is to find a 'safe path' and just aim your quad to the edge o fthe map to get past the mob zones... then when you are sure you are past them reaim towards the planet. Just be careful since you will be bumping server's edge and getting that 'deep space' message. If a mob is on your tail when you are bumpting along in the dark out there it can get annoying since the server edge will slow you down a lot. once you are 'behind ghe space spation' so to speak it's relatively safe out in the border near the planets since most mob zones are more towards the center than the sppace stations..
of course, as usual, watch out for pirates from time to time. Don't carry stackables, etc.