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Executive Gift Guide posted on December 11, 2008

Six gifts ranging in price from $170 to $25,000 that are sure to put the happy in anyone's holidays.

What could be better than a classic keepsake with which to memorialize a lifetime of accomplishments—from celebratory events to your distinctive family history? Hammond Editions links together the expertise of a printer, a binder, a photographer and a creative director to put together a memory book that will last a lifetime. These biographical records will become treasured gifts that’ll surely be passed down through the generations.
Hammond Editions Personal Biography //$25,000+
www.hammondeditions.com

The futuristic-looking HP Voodoo Omen PC is a combination work of art and feat of technology. It looks great, but we all know that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. So, it’s reassuring to know that the Omen boasts a high-tech cooling system as well as being one of the quietest systems on the market. For the PC enthusiast hoping for a customization opportunity, the Omen’s side panels are detachable and magnetic, allowing instant access to the machine’s most intimate quarters.
HP Voodoo Omen PC //$6,500+
www.hp.com

Everyone knows that food free of pesticides is good for both your health and the environment, so what could be better than homegrown, organic San Diego produce delivered to your door on a weekly basis? Give the gift of convenience while supporting local agriculture by signing up for a weekly delivery of seasonal fruit and vegetables.
52-week Seabreeze Organic Farm Produce Delivery //$1,000+
www.seabreeze.com

Perfect for the insatiable foodie and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the holidays: a private cooking lesson with world-renowned culinary master Jean-Georges Vongerichten at his eponymous Michelin three-star restaurant located in the Big Apple. Devotees will not only get to cook with the famous chef, but also have a three-course meal in Jean-Georges once the kitchen instruction is over. This is part of a package that includes a three-night stay in the Trump International Tower and Hotel in New York.
Two-hour Private Cooking Lesson //$9,000
www.trumpintl.com

MacCase has come up with something so stylish that James Bond would probably carry it around happily. This sleek but sturdy professional-looking leather case is a great gift for those looking for an option that exudes class and, at the same time, offers serious protection and style in which to carry around the latest Mac laptops.
Leather Flight MacCase //$170
www.mac-case.com

While not all of us can aspire to equal Tiger Woods’ performance at the 2008 U.S. Open Championship, what is within reach is playing on the exact same golf course. A gift certificate to the Torrey Pines Golf Course will inspire any golfer to greater heights as they close their eyes and imagine the roar of the crowd cheering them on. Try a series of six hour-long lessons with any of the pros at Torrey Pines to hone skills to perfection.
Gift Certificate to Torrey Pines Golf Course //$750
www.torreypinesgolfcourse