Putting all the negative economic news to one side for one moment, if money were no object, what sort of Christmas extravagancies are available?
Well if you’re looking to spend a fortune before the big day even arrives, how about the world’s most expensive advent calendar for starters?
If you thought that Porsche were all about fast cars you would be wrong.The German car maker famously unveiled the Porsche advent calendar last year that cost an eye watering $1 million. With only one calendar available for each continent, the gifts behind each of the brushed aluminium doors included…
- Porsche Designer watch in rose gold
- A individually customisable Porsche Design kitchen
- A custom-made motorised yacht, designed by Porsche’s studio in Austria
- A pair of sunglasses made from 18-carat gold
- A pair of Porsche designer cufflinks
- Not any old trainers but the most expensive that money can buy.
If you want a Christmas tree to impress, you’ll have to beat the tree displayed at the luxury Emirates Palace hotel in the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
The 43-foot faux fir was decorated with 131 ornaments that included gold and precious stones such as diamonds and sapphires which were estimated to have cost over £7 million.
For those that like to prove their love by way of extravagant foods, how about a luxury Xmas hamper? Last year Harrods were offering ‘The Supreme Hamper’, a combination of luxury food, spirits, wine, crackers and more for a festive £1,250.
And last but not least, If saying it with chocolate is at the top of your list, how about the ‘Appreciation Hatbox’ from La Maison du Chocolat. This chocolate heaven Christmas gift, overflowing with pralines and chocolate pearls and is a bargain basement gift at just £150.20 and is sure to have the lady in your life whisking you off for a kiss under the mistletoe.
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If you’re given a Porsche at Christmas, you can still save on the little things like airport parking and have some extra cash in your pocket to pay for the fuel. With savings of up to 60% on Gatwick Airport parking and Heathrow parking, go the extra mile and get yourself a nodding dog for the back window.