KURT COBAIN’S GUITAR
Even the late king of grunge celebrated Christmas, and one year he bought himself this Hagstrom Blue Sparkle Deluxe Model 90 guitar. It was converted to left-hand orientation for him, has been authenticated and is up for auction until February 26th.
MINIMOD
These prefab homes from Brazilian architecture firm MAPA are totally modularized — the chic older cousins of corrugated shipping container homes, if you will. Choose at least three modules, add on at will, then ship to your remote homestead.
PYTHON WRAPPED BICYCLE
This Detroit-made two-wheeler from Williamson Goods & Supply is detailed with hand-wrapped and -sewn 100% genuine python. Only 10 of each color will be manufactured, but we think copper goes best with the snakeskin, don’t you?
WOOLWICH SLIDE-IN AND FLATBED CAMPERS
These Four Wheel Campers collabs have plenty of room for a bed decked out in Woolrich’s famous red checked flannel and wool. They also have space for a dining area, shower, toilet and kitchenette, which make them solid for weeklong surf safaris or fishing trips.
PLAY GOLF WITH BILL MURRAY
Via Charitybuzz, play a round of golf with the Caddyshack legend in Charleston … for a good cause. Bonus: lunch included.
MICHELIN STAR-SPANGLED ROADTRIP
Travel gurus Orbitz put together a map of the Michelin star restaurants in the U.S. Turns out there are 159 of ‘em, so figure three meals a day, $200 per stop, plus hotel stays, gas money, etc. … Whatever. Could be the greatest gastronomical journey of all time.
ATLAS SURVIVAL SHELTERS
In case of national disaster, Peter Thiel’s moving to New Zealand. You? Your journey down under is here, down underground, in these bespoke doomsday bunkers. Complete with oak interiors, 46′ TVs and his-and-her decontamination chambers!
DUCATI 1299 SUPERLEGGERA
Carbon fiber frame, swinging arm, subframe and wheels. Produces 215 hp at 11,000 rpm (the most powerful twin-cylinder ever produced, according to Ducati). And they’ve only made 500 of them.
1954 JAGUAR XK140 ROADSTER
Some of us prefer our thrills on four wheels. This silver stunner, fully restored over the past few years, features a contrasting maroon leather interior. To see this classic sports car in person, you’ll have to hit the south of France (oh, the horror).
APRES IN THE AIR
“I’m moving to Canada,” you say. First, get a rarefied taste of our northern neighbor. Air Canada and Fairmont Hotels teamed up for this super-luxe getaway package, where you’ll have access to a private charter jet (transformed into a roving ski chalet), five-star accommodations across Canada and VIP access to your favorite winter activities, from skiing to dog sledding.
ASTON MARTIN AM37
The luxury automaker teamed up with Quintessence Yachts for this 37-foot powerboat, which features a timeless wood-over-blue color scheme and comes equipped with enough horsepower to push 60 knots. That makes it one of the most powerful luxury yachts to hit the water.
FENDI CHATEAU RESIDENCES
Euro fashion gurus Fendi just got into the real estate game. And figuring you’ll want to retire in Florida in style, these 3,400-7,000 sq. foot residences features its own spa, 24/7 concierge service, rooftop sundecks and swimming pools … and endless walls of glass, to better enjoy the coastline and your private beach access.
HATCHET CAYE RESORT
Had a particularly good year? Splurge on your own private island/resort in Belize, ogling distance from Leo DiCaprio’s private island. Located on seven acres of greenery and sand (only half of which has been developed), the 12-room resort features a traditional Belizean restaurant and more than a mile of private shoreline with ample locations for snorkeling, diving and other aquatic activities.
DREAMMAKER’S PASSPORT TO 50
Here are some numbers: You and 49 of your friends, a private 767, a 1-to-1 ratio of passengers to staff, 20 cities around the globe, 50 18-karat gold swizzle sticks and an endless curated itinerary that goes from pearl diving in the South Sea to horse racing in Siena.
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