The New York City Traveler

Never fly commercial again with the Marquis Jet Card. The Marquis Jet Card allows for flights on private jets operated by NetJets. The card starts at $119,900 plus government imposed fees and taxes for 25 hours on the 7-passenger Citation V Ultra, capable of flying up to 2,011 miles.

Do you have more than 7 people in your entourage? Do you need to go further without stopping for gas? Or do you simply not like to share? Maybe purchasing your own Gulfstream V550 is the answer. With a passenger seating capacity of up to 14 depending on the configuration, the V550 can fly up to 7,697 miles. That’s like New York to Tokyo with fuel left over! Cost begins at about $70 million.

If you’re in the market for a hot car the 2008 Lamborghihi Gallardo Superleggera is for you. A base price of $224,800 will get you the car, but adding on extras such as carbon-ceramic brakes ($15,600), a leather steering wheel ($650), an anti-theft system ($665), floor mats ($650), a navigation system ($3250), and the Travel package ($360), can quickly pump the price up to a quarter of a million dollars. But really, that is a small price to pay for a car that can go from 0-to-60 mph in just over 3 seconds.

If the lack of trunk space in the Lamborghini is a deal-killer, Bentley Continental Flying Spur has enough trunk space for at least two golf bags. Don’t worry, this car only looks conservative. Zero-to-100 mph can be clocked in under six seconds and this Bentley tops out at 200 mph– definitely a speed made more for the autobahns of Southern Germany than the streets of Manhattan. If the hefty price tag of $170,000 doesn’t fit your budget, just go buy a Jetta because the Continental Flying Spur is comprised of 25% VW Group parts.

What do you get the guy that already has the complete set of James Bond movies on DVD? Well, his own submarine, of course! U.S. Submarines has done it again by offering the NM-Edition Gem Triton 1000. This deluxe submarine is ABS-certified, has three-axis maneuverability, air conditioning, and dives to 1,000 feet where you can enjoy 360-degree views from your high-density acrylic bubble. Neiman Marcus has exclusive rights to sell this sea vehicle which means that even more luxury is included: leather seats with the NM logo, joystick steering, with a gemstone set in the stick and a matching gemstone key chain. Don’t worry, each purchase comes with a comprehensive two-day training program. This is something Sean Connery would be proud to own. $1,440,000.00 (periscope not included).

Tomorrow the Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Guide continues with Day 11, Gifts for “Everybody Else.”

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