Holiday Picks -- Top 10 gifts to stretch the wallet

NEW YORK (Reuters) - From luxury travel to the world's most expensive perfume, when money is no object there is no end to the list of pricey gifts on offer for the holidays.

Here are 10 of the best to emerge so far this season with contributors including American Express, the duPont Registry, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus among others:

1. Around-the-world in 24 days - -for $97,970 (48,000 pounds)

Forget 80 days. This ultra adventure on offer from American Express in partnership with Abercrombie & Kent takes you around the world in five star luxury in 24 days in a reconfigured Boeing 757 transformed for 50 passengers. Leaving from Los Angeles, itinerary highlights include Easter Island, Apia in Samoa, Sydney, Jaipur in India, Dubai, Cairo and Seville. Price tag? $97,970 per person.

2. World's most expensive perfume - for $215,000

The price tag for a Baccarat crystal container with a 5-carat diamond set in 18-karat gold containing 500 ml (17 fl oz) of the Imperial Majesty version of No. 1 for Women is nothing to sniff at for $215,000. It holds the Guinness world record for most expensive fragrance. Orders only taken in advance but a small variety (1 ounce) of the fragrance is on sale of $2,350 at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.

3. Designer cat - for $22,000

Cat lovers with exotic tastes and deep pockets can buy a hybrid breed that resembles a mini leopard and sells for $22,000. The Ashera is a mix between an African Serval, an Asian Leopard and a domesticated cat that can weigh up to 30 pounds (13.6 kilos). A hypoallergenic version is also available with a price tag starting at $28,000.

4. Truly gourmet Christmas hamper - for $42,000