-- Looking to get away from it all? Well, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus may have the perfect gift idea for you: a space trip that includes a spectacular view of Earth and a chance to experience weightlessness.

This year's Neiman Marcus holiday catalog offers gift seekers a slew of ideas ranging from a $25 crystal desk bell to the $1.76 million space charter for six passengers including medical assessments, training, a ride on the Virgin Galactic spaceship and an after-party at Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson's private-island retreat in the Caribbean.

While, the company generates most of its sales from standard gift items such as a $395 cashmere sweater, the luxury retailer does manage to sell about half of its fantasy gifts, Ginger Reeder, vice president of public relations for Neiman Marcus, tells Reuters.

According to the report, this year's most expensive gift is a $3.8 million membership at Italy's Castiglion Del Bosco wine estate, which includes unlimited time at the Tuscan villas and access to swimming pools, vehicles and spas.

Besides the space travel adventure, Neiman Marcus is offering a slew of other high-price, high-demand gifts. Sports fans can bid on a package of tickets to six events including the Super Bowl; the Major League Baseball, NBA and NHL All-Star games; the U.S. Open tennis women's final; and a surprise bonus event - travel and accommodations included. Bids for the charity auction start at $250,000 and the winner will also receive a meal with a sports star.

The Christmas books went into the mail on October 3 and Neiman Marcus has hired dedicated staff to field all calls about its fantasy gifts.

"We want to weed out the morning disk jockey from LA (making a joke call) from the person who really does want a trip to space," Reeder said.

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