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Ana Dane

12/03/07 - 11:00 AM EST


If the holiday stress is already getting to you, why not plan your escape -- to Easter Island's first ecoluxe lodge. Opening on Dec. 15, this new hotel is a five-star retreat surrounded by isolated beaches and caves and, of course, more moai than you can shake a stick at.


Finally it's happened: I'm never going to age again.


According to Blumsday.com, Bill Gates is soon to be pimping his ride, thanks to a Microsoft(MSFT Quote - Cramer on MSFT - Stock Picks)-Ford(F Quote - Cramer on F - Stock Picks) partnership that will equip cars with a complete voice-activated entertainment system. Will they call it a Model TV?


But that Ford still won't have this James Bond-style watch, which enables you to remotely unlock and start your new Aston Martin DBS. It's not included in the car's $300,000 price tag, however -- you'll need to rustle up another $36,000 before you can become The Spy Who Drove Me.


Crafted from white and pink gold and studded with 430 diamonds, the world's most expensive iPod is valued at $41,000. It's a limited edition of one, however, and not up for auction until early 2008.


Winter is definitely on the way, so it's time to unearth the top ski resorts. I'll see you in Gstaad.


Fur coats for men: hot or not?


Could these be the best chocolate chip cookies ever made? Make a batch and find out.


Or try this twist on rugelach for Hanukkah.