The Shop at The Ritz-Carlton

As an unusual gift for that world traveller, consider souvenirs from the hotel voted best in North America. You can buy a down-comforted bed that Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey claimed ‘the perfect sleep’, make martinis in a sterling silver-plated shaker ($47.50) and serve them in signature iced glasses from The Greenhouse ($35). Cobalt blue glasses are $12.50, crystal ashtrays $25 and full-length bathrobes $100. For a mattress/spring set (the hotel has sold more than 400) you’ll shell out $799-$1,199.