During Christmas, everyone would like to give their friends and relatives a bit of luxury. We will give you an overview on how to spend your holiday time surrounded by richness and what high-end gifts you might want to choose for the loved ones.

Luxury goods or... what?

According to a report presented in 2012 by KPMG, luxury is "any welfare that bears brand recognised widely on the luxury goods market or which, due to its nature (uniqueness, high price, etc.), takes on a luxurious atmosphere". Philip Kotler, author of Marketing, names luxury as consumer goods with very high price. The creators of Marketing. European Handbook published in 2002, pointed out that the products are simply a collection of benefits that are supposed to reach the consumer. There is one example of those ‘benefits’: "The little Fiat may fulfill a daily need for transport, considering the low price and fuel economy, while Mercedes means comfort, luxury and prestige. When there are desires and resources, a demand for products which provide maximum customer satisfaction rises" - and a maximum satisfaction provide just well-known brand products with high-quality, not available for everyone, simply called: luxurious. Marzena Kułaj-Groń, creator of the online gallery Luksusportal.pl claims that "luxury is designed for those who are seeking only top quality, waiting for exclusive and elitarian service. Everyone may have his or hers own definition of luxury, but brands such as Cartier, Loius Vuitton or Maserati will always be its watchwords on which others will be only inspired by".

Luxury room

Luxury places have the advantage of being not very popular. We give you some pieces of advice on where you can spend your free time comfortably, but also recommend a place ideally suited to the needs of people looking for luxury and the highest quality of service. December is widely associated with snow, and - of course - with Christmas. There is no place better to spend winter holidays than in the mountains. Belvedere Hotel, which can be proud of its five stars, offer you the wonderful SPA and fairytale location in Ustroń. We would like to emphasize the fact that this is the most appropriate place for couples who would like to spend a romantic weekend or for the whole families who appreciate the atmosphere of mountain tours. In Ustroń there is the spa too, and that is why after having a hearty Christmas Eve dinner, our body and mind may have time to regenerate before dancing on New Year's Eve. The most popular city in the mountains is still Zakopane. Of course, in the New Year's Eve the place will be crowded. Nevertheless, you can spend time in intimate. Zakopane city offers luxurious apartments in Mountain Apartments. The choice is huge, depending on the number of people you want to spend time with and location - you can select the place for you from the Centre of Zakopane to Kościelisko which is nearby. But if you want to go to northern Poland, Havet Hotel in Dźwirzyno is a worthy place to visit. Thanks to its location, it provides peace of mind and encourages the trips to the beach. The place is child-friendly; many attractions for the youngest as well as older ones are guaranteed. The whole family would be able to participate in the games. Thermal and water complex allow you to take a rest, while and the body may relax in the hotel's SPA. For those who prefer the larger seaside resorts, we suggest Lubicz Hotel in Ustka city. During the holiday season, you can choose between spending the evening of Christmas Eve in a family atmosphere or enjoy your time while undergoing numerous SPA treatments. For enthusiasts of the Mazurian Lakes, we recommend the Ryn Castle. Situated closely to Ryński Lake, it offers attractions not only on the water and land, but also in sky and on snow. But a simple selection between the sea and the mountain is too obvious, which is why we recommend the Blue Diamond Hotel in Rzeszow. This 4-star SPA offers numerous facilities and sports activities. Other suggestions for luxury hotels and apartments are at http://luksusportal.pl/pl/hotele-i-apartamenty

Christmas at home

For traditionalists, who prefer spending holidays among family and who enjoy waiting for the first star on the sky and putting the little angel on the top of the Christmas tree, we give an overview on how to get a touch of luxury even there. The choice is huge. You can give your closest ones small or practical gifts or buy them vouchers to numerous services and treatments. Starting from high-end jewelry, we recommend brands such as Cartier and Apart. There are products that are characterized by their simple designs or by unique compositions of multicolored stones. Earrings, rings, chains, bracelets, watches for each are for sure something special. Other extravagant gifts may be for example shoes from Margaret Fejkiel. The designer creates products for women who appreciate individuality and have really rich imagination. Winter is also a good time to care about the body, to welcome spring in a good mood with perfectly nourished skin. Shiseido is not only a very good Japanese line of cosmetics, but also "a lifestyle that allows you to achieve a sense of happiness and inner harmony with a sense of subtle luxury". For supporters of the natural power of plants, the best gift would be French cosmetics from NUXE. The three most important characteristics of these cosmetics are that they are 100% natural, very effective and they stimulate the senses. For fans of long baths, unique soaps The Colour Of Harmony would bring a smile on your face. They do not contain preservatives and are safe for the environment. What is more, the company does not test on animals. Because of this, for years The Colour Of Harmony have been synonymous with the traditional approach in making soaps. For those who love relax, we recommend the voucher to the SPA. Even an hour-long spa treatment can make wonders to your body, soul and senses. A good choice then would be Cogiel Medical SPA or Ambra Day SPA.

How much do you pay for luxury?

A million dollars – two words that are clearly associated with wealth and which recall the pictures of being in clover for the rest of life. So, what can you afford for those six zeros? DKNY brand has entered into the Guinness Book of records with the most expensive perfume in the world worthy about $1 million. And it’s not the smell you pay for, but for vial, its base and packaging designed by Martin Katz. To implement this package used diamonds, 14-100 CT white gold, sapphires and other precious stones. What else you can buy for a million? Of course, everything ... but if you want something special, you can choose between, for example, the most expensive vodka in the world from Blackwood Distillers - 40%, a bottle adorned with 24 carat diamonds and unique, one-of-a-kind bra from Victoria's Secret – for example, the one from the 2011 collection. It was made of 3400 pearls, white and yellow diamonds and aquamarine stones. For those who like to spend money on more durable things we recommend a two-room apartment in London, an apartment in Hong Kong of about 76m2 all located in the most exclusive neighborhoods. ' Quick shopping' and a million dollars released, so maybe it's not so much?