Christmas for the ultra-rich: absurdly expensive but interesting gifts in New York
'19.12.2022'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
When most New Yorkers find out that this metropolis is recognized as the most expensive city in the world, this will most likely lower their festive mood a little. But for the ultra-rich, it's just part of life. So, while ordinary people are looking for ordinary gifts, the real rich indulge themselves in delights. Here is a far from complete list of ridiculously expensive gifts for the richest 1% of New Yorkers. It was published Patch.
Ice cream that will cost a pretty penny
Where: Serendipity 3
What: Golden Opulence Sundaes
How many: $ 1
Description: Serendipity 3 has set several Guinness World Records for its sumptuous dining. For example, "frozen chocolate” 2007. It's a $25 dessert with edible gold, a gold bracelet, 000 carat white diamonds, and 1 of the world's most expensive cocoas.
This expensive drink seems to be no longer on the menu. But there is Golden Opulence Sundae for $1. This dessert holds the Guinness record for the most expensive ice cream in the world. It contains edible gold leaf.
Private Christmas Dinner at Peninsula Hotel
What: Christmas Dinner in Clement's Private Dining Room
How many: $325 adults, $125 children under 12 (excluding taxes and gratuities). All private dining reservations require a minimum of $5.
Description: The luxury hotel calls this hall an ideal place for intimate family celebrations. It can accommodate from eight to 12 guests. And the hotel takes care of the details, including delicious family-style delicacies.
On the subject: Where to buy gifts and decor: all Christmas markets in New York
Nutcracker decorated with Swarovski crystals
What: Unique Nutcracker
How many: $ 5
Description: Who even plays with the nutcrackers? This question is likely to be irrelevant to those willing to shell out five thousand for a 50cm Nutcracker encrusted with thousands of Swarovski crystals.
Gold bracelet Tiffany & Co. with diamond inlay
What: pavé diamond bracelet in yellow gold
How many: $ 32
Description: Tiffany & Co. is synonymous with extravagance, but not all of the jewelry house's offerings fall outside the typical New Yorker's budget.
But not this gold bracelet, which costs more than the annual income of some residents of the metropolis.
Accommodation at the Plaza Hotel for $75 per night
What: Accommodation in a suite
How many: From $75 per night
Description: Kevin McCallister in Home Alone 2 was able to pay for his stay at the Plaza Hotel with his father's credit card. But most people, with the exception of the mega-rich, most likely cannot afford such a luxury.
Let's say you want to get indescribable luxury from December 23 to 26. Then consider booking the “Royal Three-Bedroom Suite” at the Plaza Hotel.
This suite has a private elevator with views of Fifth Avenue and the Pulitzer Fountain. The hotel calls it "the favorite room of heads of state, large families and those who seek to host guests in a big way."
