Daily Pampering: World’s most expensive hot dog and sundae make a $1,069 meal

by Melanie Nayer on

When it comes to food and luxury the options are simply endless. There’s the diamond-encrusted sushi and the $20,000 bottle of scotch and now, there’s the world’s most expensive hot dog, found in none other than New York City.

That’s right food lovers — feast your eyes (and mouth) on the most expensive wiener in the world, found at New York’s Serendipity 3. Cashing it a cool $69, the haute hot dog is prepared by head chef Joe Calderone, and is topped with truffle oil, truffle butter, duck foie gras, Dijon mustard, Vidalia onions and ketchup and is wrapped in a salted pretzel bun.

This isn’t the first ‘most expensive’ title held by the New York favorite delicacies joint. The restaurant also holds the record for the most expensive ice-cream sundae, called the Golden Opulence Sundae checking out at a $1,000. You’ll have to make a reservation at least 48 hours in advance if you want this chocolaty treat.

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[via New York Daily News]

Daily Pampering: Maldives resort turns restaurant into undersea honeymoon suite

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What was once a room for foodies is now a suite for lovers.

The Ithaa restaurant at Conrad Maldives Resort & Spa normally features a “reverse-aquarium” room that seats about a dozen guests for an underwater dining experience. However, in honor of the hotel’s fifth anniversary, that room has been converted into an undersea honeymoon suite (10 other guests not included).

The glass-domed room is submerged in the Indian Ocean and must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. The rate? It’s a mystery, but HotelsMag.com found a water villa room rate at the resort for $1,725 per night.

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Daily Pampering: Yoga retreat at luxe Chicago hotel

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Need a breather? We totally understand. The daily rigors of life can be complicated and every now and then you just need a moment for some uninterrupted meditation. The Elysian hotel understands, too, and has put together a yoga program fit for a celebrity.

The Elysian is adding a dose of Hollywood glamour to its Greco-Roman-inspired urban oasis by partnering with celebrity yoga instructor Mandy Ingber to host a restorative three-day/two-night Yoga Retreat Weekend from Sept. 10 – 12, 2010. Ingber will instruct on wellness principles and yoga poses that toned the bodies of Jennifer Aniston, Brooke Shields and Helen Hunt.

The yoga weekend will include three yoga sessions, smoothie breaks and an afternoon spa treatment.

The price? Rates starting at $1,445 including the yoga sessions, accommodations for two nights, an in-room welcome amenity, keepsake Lululemon yoga mat, and lunch and Q&A session with Ingber Book. Can’t you just feel the stress melting away?

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Daily Pampering: Fendi iPhone 4 case

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Your iPhone 4 might have some antenna problems, but at least it’s adorned in the highest fashion.

The folks at Fendi have created a unique case for the iPhone 4, which will debut with the designer’s fall collection. The Fendi iPhone 4 case is made of dark green stamped rubber and not leather, as one might expect, and features the FF logo-embossed throughout.

Details are complimentary to the iPhone 4 measurements: Width of the case is 2.75 inches wide; length is 4.5 inches long. The case allows for the customary cutouts for screen, camera and charging.

The price hasn’t been published for this designer good yet, but you can expect something before your fall travels commence. The Fendi iPhone 4 Case will be available exclusively from Fendi stores worldwide.

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Daily Pampering: Luxury ski chalets for the ultimate winter retreat

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Have a few hundred thousand dollars to spare and want to do something special this winter? You’re in luck! The Abercrombie & Kent group just added 18 new luxury ski chalets to its already grandiose offerings and starting this December, they’re available for you.

Enjoy the very best in private ski accommodations in the French and Swiss Alps, including your own personal chefs, housekeeping and private chauffeurs. Intrigued? So are we, so we’ve highlighted a few for today’s ultimate Daily Pampering:

France:

Chalet Montana sleeps 15 and occupies arguably the best spot in Les Carats, the most exclusive enclave in Val d’Isére at the heart of Espace Killy. Fabulous for experienced ski enthusiasts, Chalet Montana faces the black ‘Face de Bellevarde’ ski run, scene of the men’s downhill in the Winter Olympics of 1992.

Cool and slightly crazy, Chalet Himalaya is located on the piste in the hameau of La Daille in Val d’Isere. A former 17th century monastery, Chalet Himalaya sleeps 12 and is full of quirky features and facilities, such as the ancient stone window seats and the part-indoor, part-outdoor swimming pool which has an adjustable depth. Each of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom with vast bath which doubles as a steam room. Guests are catered for by a Mosimann’s chef.

The Shemshak Lodge is brand new for the 2010/2011 season and also sleeps 12. The lodge sits on the piste within walking distance of the resort of Courchevel 1850 in the Trois Vallees.Switzerland:

Chalet Kernow is stylishly furnished with antiques and contemporary pieces collected from around the world. The chalet sleeps 12, comes with billiard table, Sky Sports, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation2, networked Linn music system, outdoor Jacuzzi and ground floor mini spa with team room, sauna and massage room. Chalet Kernow is located within walking distance of the Medran ski lift and the facilities of Verbier’s shops, bars and restaurants.

Contemporary-rustic in style, Chalet Les Esserts is set over the ground floor of Chalet Sagittaire with access to its shared leisure facilities. The modern chalet sleeps 6 and features up-to-date sound and vision entertainment systems that compliment the traditional Swiss antiques.

The cost? The villas will be available in December at a starting price of $8,257 (Les Esserts in Swiss Alps in low season weeks) and will go as high as $122,685 (Shemshak Lodge in Courchevel French Alps).

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[Photo credit: Chalet Montana, Ross Woodhall]