Can YOU spot them? Incredible photographs of camouflage animals show nature’s ability to blend in with its surroundings 

·        New images show the lengths some camouflage animals go to so they blend in with their natural surroundings 

·        The creatures often try to disguise themselves and stay hidden as they constantly struggle to survive in the wild 

·        Even under the close-up lens of a camera, some of the animals can barely be recognised against the backdrop  

Perfectly concealed against their natural environment, these incredible pictures show the lengths some animals will go to so they blend in with their surroundings.

Whether they are the hunter or prey, these camouflage animals show how they can stay hidden from sight.

From the lappet moth that resembles a fallen leaf to the shark that buries itself beneath the ocean floor, each animal has its own unique way of staying hidden.

In fact, some animals are still difficult to see even under the close up lens of a camera, proving they are the ultimate masters of disguise.

Used as a way of deceiving, the art of camouflage proves a powerful tool in an animals constant struggle for survival.

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The camouflage mappet moth turns into a shade of orange so it can blend in with the fallen autumn leaves in Switzerland 

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The coral waters that surround Indonesia are the perfect place for pigmy seahorses to stay disguised, left, while coral also allows the long fingered scorpion fish to stay hidden, right 

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Algae is often unwanted, but for this pipefish in the English Channel, it proves to be the perfect way to stay disguised while hunting for its prey 

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A tawny mouth frog is almost unrecognisable as it blends in with the background of a tree in Western Australia, left, while the tree bark protects a black arches moth, right, in Cornwal

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Hanging on to the plants in the rainforest of west Malaysia, this huge walking leaf insect looks as though it is part of the vegetation 

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Snaking along the forest floor in central Africa, a Gaboon viper is hardly recognisable among the leaves and soil 

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A brittle starfish blends into its surroundings of the soft coral which is in the waters surrounding Papua New Guinea

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The sandy seabed around the coast of Tobago in the Caribbean means this peacock flounder is almost impossible to see as it lies on the sea floor

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Another scorpion fish adopts another camouflage so it can go unnoticed along the floor of the Pacific Ocean 

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An angelshark buries itself into the coarse sand in Tenerife as it creeps along the seafloor unnoticed

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A great grey owl, which is commonly found in various woodland across the northern hemisphere, can hardly be seen against the grey trunks of the trees 

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The long grass of the African plain allows this Kudu, a type of antelope native to east Africa, keep a low profile as they are rarely seen out in the open 

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A small cheetah cub hides in the tall grass at the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya as its brown coat matches the dry plants around it 

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An Asian tree frog, which is perfectly camouflaged against a leaf in the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Borneo, Malaysia 

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The white fur of this Arctic hare means it is almost hidden from any predators against the snow in northern Canada 

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A picture showing exactly where the camouflage mappet moth is hiding amongst the autumn leaves in Switzerland 

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The pigmy seahorse can be seen attaching itself to the coral in the waters surrounding Indonesia, left, with the long fingered scorpion fish, right, also using the coral to blend in 

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The pipefish is revealed to be swimming among the algae on a reef at the bottom of the English Channel 

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The tawny mouth frog is revealed as it blends in with the background of a tree in Western Australia, left, while the black arches moth can be seen against the tree bark right, in Cornwal

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When shading out the soft coral around Papua New Guinea, the brittle starfish can be seen attaching itself around  the seabed 

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The peacock flounder lying on the sandy seabed in Tobago as blends in with the background 

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The camouflaged scorpion fish can be spotted at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean 

Can you spot the bird? Natural camouflage at its best

Captured by ISIS and sold into slavery: 15-year-old Yazidi girl tells of her horrific ordeal at hands of jihadists after escaping to Turkey

·        Girl, who has been kept anonymous, rocked back and forth as she told story

·        She lived on Iraq's Mount Sinjar with religious sect when Isis militants came

·        They took her to Iraqi city Mosul before marrying her off in Raqqa, Syria

·        She shot her new husband and fled but was recaptured and sold for £600

·        She fed drugs to her new captors then found a man to drive her to Turkey

·        Other witnesses saw regular rapes and girls in captivity as young as five

A 15-year-old girl has revealed how she escaped Isis militants by drugging and shooting two husbands who bought her as a slave.

The teenager, who has been kept anonymous to protect her family, was one of hundreds of women from the Yazidi sect who extremists kidnapped after overrunning their homes on Iraq's Mount Sinjar.

The women and girls were trafficked to Isis strongholds, where survivors say many were raped. The captives were said to include girls as young as five.

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Slavery: A 15-year-old girl (pictured) has told how she escaped Isis militants by drugging and shooting two husbands who bought her as a slave. She was one of hundreds of Yazidi women and girls who were abducted

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Escape: As other Yazidis fled the militants in northern Iraq (pictured) in August, hundreds of women and girls were captured. Survivors said many were raped, while others said the captives included girls as young as five

Now one survivor has spoken to the Associated Press news agency from Sinjar, where she has returned to live with what is left of her family in a makeshift roadside shelter.

Rocking back and forth as she spoke after asking her relatives to leave the room, she told a staggering tale of courage against the kidnappers - who are still holding her two sisters.

Her father, other brothers and other male relatives have vanished, their fates unknown.

First, she said, she and other girls were taken to the nearby town of Tal Afar, where she was kept in the Badosh Prison until U.S. air strikes began.

The militants then moved her and many other girls to the city of Mosul, the biggest Isis stronghold in Iraq, before moving them again to a house in the militants' Syrian garrison of Raqqa. 

'They took girls to Syria to sell them,' she said, her body hunched over as she spoke.

'I was sold in Syria. I stayed about five days with my two sisters, then one of my sisters was sold and taken (back) to Mosul, and I remained in Syria.'

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Displaced: Many Yazidi women from Sinjar, including the 15-year-old who was kidnapped, are still living in fear near the northern Iraqi town of Dahuk, pictured. (The Yazidi girl in this photo does not feature in this article)

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Grim: Yazidis who fled from Sinjar eat breakfast at a school-turned-shelter in Dahuk, 260 miles from Baghdad

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Vulnerable: The Yazidi people who remain include many women and children. Hundreds were abducted by Isis

In Raqqa, she said, she was married off to a Palestinian man - who she shot after obtaining a gun from the man's aggrieved housekeeper.

She fled, but had nowhere to run. So she went to the only place she knew - the house where she was first held with the other girls in Raqqa.

The militants did not recognise her but sold her off again for $1,000 (£620) to a Saudi fighter, she said.

He told me, 'I'm going to change your name to Abeer, so your mother doesn't recognize you. You'll become Muslim, then I will marry you.' But I refused to become a Muslim and that's why I fled

She said: 'He told me, "I'm going to change your name to Abeer, so your mother doesn't recognize you.

'"You'll become Muslim, then I will marry you." But I refused to become a Muslim and that's why I fled.'

She said she escaped by pouring a powdered drug into tea which she served to the Saudi man and his accomplices, which made them fall asleep - allowing her to flee the house.

This time she was more fortunate, and found a man who would drive her to Turkey to meet her brother.

Once she arrived, her brother borrowed $2,000 (£1,250) from friends to pay a smuggler to get them both back to northern Iraq.

They ended up in a tiny roadside hamlet just outside the Kurdish city of Dahuk, where several other Yazidi families are staying. 

The girl was among hundreds of Yazidi women and girls who Iraq's Human Rights Ministry said were captured when Mount Sinjar was overrun in August.

The plight of the ancient religious sect, whose members are considered devil-worshippers by the militants, sparked international outcry - and was a turning point in the West's assault on Isis.

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Outcry: Images of Yazidi people fleeing Mount Sinjar in August (pictured) proved a turning point in the conflict

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Exodus: The U.S. and Britain made aid drops to thousands of the Yazidi people who had been trapped

It prompted a string of humanitarian aid drops by Britain and the U.S. which gave way to air strikes just a few weeks later.  

Other Yazidi kidnapping victims who spoke to the Associated Press said the militants deprived them of enough food, water or even a place to sit.

They all reported seeing dozens of other Yazidi women and children as young as five in captivity, and they all said that they have relatives who are still missing.

Amsha Ali, a 19-year-old, agreed to waive her right to anonymity to speak of her terrifying ordeal.

She was six months pregnant when she was dragged off in Sinjar, where the last she saw of her husband was him lying on the ground about to be shot.

She and other women were taken to a house full of Islamic State fighters in Mosul, and each of them were married off.

'Each of them took one of us for themselves,' she said.

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New battle: The latest fighting has been in the Syrian border town of Kobane, a stone's throw from Turkey

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Squalid: The rampage of Isis through Iraq and Syria has produced hundreds of thousands of refugees. Pictured are Kurdish refugees today in a camp in the town of Suruc, Turkey, as fighting hit the border town of Kobane

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Vulnerable: Kurdish refugees from Syria today in a 'tent city' on the outskirts of the Turkish town of Suruc

She too was given to a fighter, but unlike other women she saw she was never raped by the man, possibly because she was pregnant.

After a few weeks she escaped by slipping out of a bathroom window at night and fleeing to nearby Kurdish territory with the help of a good Samaritan who saw her in the streets of Mosul.

She said she tried to convince other women to flee with her, but they were too afraid.

'Because they were so terrified, they are left there and now I know nothing about them,' she said.

She is now with her father and a surviving sister in an unfinished building in the town of Sharia, where some 5,000 Yazidi refugees live.

'The killing was not the hardest thing for me,' she said. 'Even though they forced my husband, brother-in-law and father-in-law on the ground to be murdered.

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The latest Syrian Kurdish refugees in Turkey (pictured) are among hundreds of thousands who have fled Isis

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Uncertain future: Syrian Kurds taking shelter in Turkey. Isis has rampaged through huge regions of Iraq and Syria murdering thousands of people in the name of an extremist Sunni Islamic 'caliphate'

'It was painful - but marrying (the militant) was the worst. It was hardest thing for me.'

This week Iraq's only Yazidi MP was given an award for campaigning for her people, including the 30,000 who were trapped on the mountainside in August.

Vian Dakhil broke her leg in a helicopter crash while personally delivering aid to Yazidis on Mount Sinjar.

'We are peaceful people, but our men are being butchered, and our women and girls are being tortured, raped and taken as slaves, she said.

'I must make the world aware that there are still people who want to rule with the laws of the Dark Ages, by forcing us to change religion or be killed.' 

The terror group, which now calls itself Islamic State, has swept through huge regions of Iraq and Syria murdering thousands of people in the name of an extremist Sunni Islamic 'caliphate'.

A fierce battle has been fought in the Syrian border town of Kobane, just a few hundred yards from Turkey, where it is feared the militants will soon seize overall control.

Outrage as U.S. Airways attendant refuses to let veteran hang up his medal-filled jacket to stop it creasing - telling him closet service is for first-class passengers only

·        First Sergeant Albert Marle boarded plane wearing a jacket lined with medals

·        Asked US Airways attendant if she could hang up his 'Dress Blues' uniform

·        But she reportedly refused, saying coat closet was for first-class fliers only

·        Outraged passengers offered Sgt Marle their seats, but he politely declined

·        After fliers spoke of the incident online, social media users hit out at airline

·        US Airways has since apologized and launched investigation into incident 

US Airways has sparked outrage after a flight attendant allegedly refused to hang up an Army Ranger and combat veteran's jacket to stop it from creasing.

First Sergeant Albert Marle was wearing a jacket lined with medals when he boarded Flight 1930 from Portland, Oregon, to Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday.

But when he asked an attendant to hang up his 'Dress Blues' uniform, she reportedly refused, saying the coat closet was for first-class passengers only and he was seated in coach.

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Army Ranger and combat veteran: First Sergeant Albert Marle (pictured before his flight yesterday) was wearing this jacket lined with medals when he boarded Flight 1930 from Portland, Oregon, to Charlotte, North Carolina

'Her response wasn't that there's not space in the coat closet or "I've hung too many jackets up",' said Brian Kirby, a first-class passenger on the four-hour flight.

'It was just simply,"Our airline policy says I'm not going to do it, so I'm not going to do it." I was really appalled at not only the way she looked at him but the way she spoke to him - in an angry way.'

Shocked first-class fliers then offered their seats to Sgt Marle, but the decorated soldier politely declined their offers and remained seated in coach, passengers told WSOC TV in Charlotte.  

Some even claimed the flight attendant shouted at fliers who tried to ask other attendants to hang up Sgt Marle's decorated jacket to prevent it from wrinkling.

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Under fire: When Sgt Marle asked a US Airways attendant to hang up his 'Dress Blues' uniform, she reportedly refused, saying the that closet was for first-class passengers only and he was seated in coach (file image)

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'Humble': Numerous first-class fliers offered their seats to Sgt Marle, but the decorated soldier politely declined their offers and remained seated in coach. Above, the soldier was wearing his uniform to job interviews

Outrage: After passengers spread word of the incident online, it quickly went viral, with thousands of social media users (including Brian Kirby, above) condemning the airline's 'shameful' behavior toward Sgt Marle

Amid the chaos, passenger Jon Dahlberg took it upon himself to take the item of clothing from 'humble' Sgt Marle, before hanging it behind his own seat, according to reports.

'I walked back up and hung the jacket simply behind my seat. There’s a difference between policy and doing what is right,' said Mr Dahlberg.  

After passengers spread word of the incident online, it quickly went viral, with thousands of social media users condemning the airline for its 'shameful' behavior toward Sgt Marle.

Mr Kirby took to Twitter to express his disgust, writing: 'Do not fly US Air, I have just witnessed a US soldier heavily decorated disgraced. Will be sharing with other media outlets ASAP.'

Angered: Addressing US Airways, Mr Kirby, also a passenger on the flight, tweeted: According to my flight attendant you have a policy to not hang the dress coats of Army Rangers not seated in first class #antiusair'

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Questioning the policy: Meanwhile, Mr Kirby's wife, Laura, tweeted the airline directly, saying: '@USAirways is it really in your policy to disrespect brave men such as Sergeant Marle?'

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Passengers: Mr and Mrs Kirby (pictured speaking to WSOC TV Channel 9 yesterday) said of the flight attendant: 'Her response was just simply,"Our airline policy says I'm not going to do it, so I'm not going to do it"'

Meanwhile, his wife, Laura Kirby, tweeted the airline directly, saying: '@USAirways is it really in your policy to disrespect brave men such as Sergeant Marle?'

And Twitter user Hays Parks said: 'You don't respect military personnel. You owe that Army Ranger an apology, not excuses.'

Cliff Authrey, who was also a passenger on Flight 1930, even claimed he was considering switching to a frequent flyer club of another airline following the incident.

Response: U.S. Airways tweeted Mrs Kirby back saying: 'We have great respect for our Military personnel'

Hitting out: But Twitter user Hays Parks said: 'You don't respect military personnel' You owe [him] an apology'

However, others pointed out that Sgt Marle should not be entitled to special treatment simply because of his job. 

At the time of the incident, a U.S. Airways spokesman reportedly said Sgt Marle's request was declined because he was the fourth person to ask and the closet did not have any space.

However, this afternoon, the airline issued an apology for the flight attendant's alleged response, saying it was reviewing the incident internally and wanted to thank Sgt Marle for his service. 

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Army base: According to officials at Fort Bragg (pictured), the medals of Sgt Marle's jacket show he is qualified in the fields of Ranger, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Special Forces and is likely serving in an airborne unit

A spokesman said: 'We have a long and proud history of serving our military members and hold the men and women who serve our country in the highest regard.'

According to officials at Fort Bragg, the medals of Sgt Marle's jacket show he is qualified in the fields of Ranger, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Special Forces and is likely currently serving in an airborne unit.

He has been wearing the uniform on job interviews across the country while pursuing his dream to become a doctor, his family told Channel 9. They refused to comment further.

A night at the Oscars or a 6ft-tall garden peacock: Take a look at these luxurious Christmas present ideas (and you better have saved up)

By JOHN HUTCHINSON FOR MAILONLINE

Is this Christmas the one where you push the boat out just that little bit more for a partner or family member?

We've all been there; you've been undecided on a gift for so long that Christmas Eve is almost upon us and the scissors and sellotape are still firmly in the drawer.

The American-based Neiman Marcus Holiday Catalogue has an interesting array of choices for Christmas, and its 'Fantasy Gifts' section really is one to loosen the purse strings.

Here we take a look at some of the offerings, complete with a diary of the fantasy, and the prices some of these elaborate gifts will retail at.

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A chance to be a star for a night with the Vanity Fair Awards Experience

Vanity Fair Awards Experience - US$425,000 (£265,000)

You and a very special guest are cordially invited to play the part of Hollywood royalty during the film industry’s most celebrated weekend. The star treatment begins Friday at the luxe Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel, your home for the next three nights. 

Saturday’s agenda is packed with special excursions, drinks at the famous Sunset Tower, and dinner at Chateau Marmont. 

Oscar® day kicks off with pre-party spa pampering and culminates with entrée to the night’s most coveted event: 

The Vanity Fair Party where you’ll mix, mingle, and revel with silver-screen legends past and present. Hair, makeup, wardrobe styling by Neiman Marcus Style Advisor Catherine Bloom, and jewelry on loan are all provided for this once-in-a-lifetime evening. 

With the purchase of the Vanity Fair Academy Awards® Experience, Neiman Marcus will donate US$400,000 (£250,000) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

The House of Creed Bespoke Fragrance Journey - US$475,000 (£295,000)

Everything from your clothing to the decor in your home suits you perfectly. Isn’t it time you had a signature scent that does the same? 

Your quest to fragrance utopia begins with two first-class tickets to Paris close to Fontainebleau, near the House of Creed atelier where you’ll meet with sixth-generation Master Perfumer Olivier Creed to create the ultimate custom scent. 

While in The City of Light, you and a guest will dine with Olivier, enjoy five-star accommodations, white-glove car service, private tours, and other experiences befitting the royally amazing you. 

A few short months later, a fragrance nonpareil will arrive at your doorstep in 24 14-karat gold-gilded six-liter flacons and 12 14-karat gold-accented leather atomizers featuring your bespoke scent. 

With the purchase of the House of Creed Custom Fragrance and Trip, Neiman Marcus will donate US$5,000 (£3,110) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

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A fragrance journey to Paris could await you, while you may want to host your very own race night - complete with slot car legends

The Slots Mods USA Ultimate Slot Car Raceway - US$300,000 (£190,000)

You never had a race car worthy of the world’s most notorious tracks, but you’ve certainly dreamt of driving on one. 

Now pole position and the checkered flag are yours with this 100 per cent authentic 1:32 scale model of your favorite track. Iconic structures, pit crews, period slot cars, and more help get you into the action while integrated track cameras capture and display it on mini screens. 

Racing legends, such as Vic Elford and David Hobbs, will co-host your inaugural race night party. 

Gentlemen, start your engines.

With every purchase of The Slot Mods USA Ultimate Slot Car Raceway, Neiman Marcus will donate US$3,500 (£2,175) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

Preston Bailey Large Outdoor Garden Peacock - US$25,000 - $65,000 (£15,000 - £40,000)

Event planner to a who’s who of celebrities, royalty, CEOs, and athletes, Preston Bailey is globally celebrated for his ability to transform ordinary spaces into something truly magical. 

Now you can transport his genius to your own residence with a glorious peacock available in two sizes: A 6ft-tall garden version with a 10'-long tail composed of silk flowers and seasonal plantings, and a 3ft-tall indoor version with a 5ft-long tail made of silk flowers. 

Whichever you choose, your bird is signature Preston Bailey: glamorous, witty, and larger than life. 

With every purchase of the Preston Bailey Peacock Floral Sculpture, Neiman Marcus will donate US$1,000 (£622) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

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Preston Bailey's large peacock will certainly make your garden stand out, while why not buy a loved one a fantasy pass to the Mardi Gras Festival

Ultimate Mardi Gras Experience For Six Couples - US$125,000 (£80,000)

If Mardi Gras has always been a dream, there’s no better time than February 2015 to experience the city’s ultimate carnival. 

Hosted by noted New Orleanians, this five-day adventure offers a truly authentic, luxury experience for you, your significant other, and five of your favorite couples. 

You’ll stay in the heart of the French Quarter at the luxurious Audubon Cottages and enjoy world-class dining experiences: a jazz brunch at Commander’s Palace, dinner at the city’s largest restaurant and Mardi Gras museum, Arnaud’s, and a special Valentine’s Day meal at renowned Gautreau’s. 

Your hosts will invite you into their homes (each of architectural distinction) for cocktails. You’ll receive behind- the-scenes tours of local art galleries and attend a private concert and dinner at the legendary Preservation Hall. 

The trip culminates with a lundi Gras evening ride in the spectacular Orpheus Parade, followed by the black-tie Orpheus Ball. Laissez le bon temps rouler! 

With the purchase of this trip, The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country will make a gift of US$10,000 (£6,221) to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Foundation.

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A trip to Germany and the purchase of a custom locket will cost £65,000

Custom Locket And Trip With Monica Rich Kosann - US$100,000 (£65,000)

She considers her family her greatest treasure. What better way to keep them close than with an exquisite, one-of-a-kind locket? 

Your three-day journey towards your heirloom’s creation begins in the German historic town of Idar Oberstein, home to some of the world’s finest gemstone cutters. 

There, you’ll join forces with jewelry designer and photographer Monica Rich Kosann at the workshop of Constantin Wild (whose family has been in the gem business since 1847) on a quest to find and design the perfect locket. Together you’ll select a stone and collaborate on your creation. 

The final version, and a hand-painted rendering of your piece, will then make the journey to your home soon after.

In the meantime, you are welcome to visit Kosann in New York City, where she’ll photograph you and your family for the very portrait that will be kept and prized in your locket. 

With the purchase of the custom locket and trip, Neiman Marcus will donate $1,500 (£935) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

His & Hers Vilebrequin Quadski - US$50,000 (£32,000)

Jet ski meets ATV in this Quadski duo. Hailed as the world’s best high-speed amphibians, they convert from water cruisers to land lovers in just under five seconds. 

Contrary to the Vilebrequin turtle print, your Quadski quickly accelerates up to 45 mph on land or water, thanks to its 1300cc BMW engine. 

With every His & Hers Vilebrequin Quadski purchase, Neiman Marcus will donate US$1,500 (£935) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

For £35,000 each, you could have his and hers quadskis

100th Anniversary Neiman Marcus Limited-Edition Maserati Ghibli S Q4 - US$95,000 (£60,000)

Like the North African wind for which it’s named, the Ghibli is undeniably hot and powerful. Sensuous curved lines punctuated with an aggressive grill and bold triple vents perfectly illustrate the car’s unique marriage of elegance and sports car verve. 

The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine (produced in collaboration with Ferrari) catapults you from 0 to 60 in a mere 4.7 seconds. Q4 all-wheel drive means you remain fully in control no matter what the driving conditions. 

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Every man's dream would come true with the gift of this special edition Maserati

In gorgeous Grigio Maratea, your car is one of 100 extraordinary vehicles built to mark the Italian car company’s 100th anniversary. 

A centennial-exclusive combination of premium exterior and interior options further sets you apart. On sale beginning promptly at noon EDT on October 22, 2014.

Tanqueray No. Ten Imperial Shaker By Jason Crawley - US$35,000 (£22,000)

Mix one part superb craftsmanship with a jigger of history and splash of style and what do you get? The world’s coolest cocktail-making machine. Recreated from a nineteenth-century drawing under the guidance of spirits impresario Jason Crawley, the 6ft-tall Imperial Shaker oozes authenticity, from its cast iron, brass, copper, and silver materials to the elliptical shake created by the crank. 

A one-year supply of Tanqueray No. Ten® and personal cocktail education session for up to twenty guests with a Tanqueray mixology expert is included. 

With every purchase of the Tanqueray No. Ten Imperial Shaker, Neiman Marcus will donate $5,000 (£3,110) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

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A 6ft-tall cocktail mixer is certainly innovative, while the Leontine Linens Home Trousseau will add some class

Leontine Linens Home Trousseau - US$50,000 (£35,000)

For those who envision slumbering among the finest custom cottons and dressing their tables with signature flair, the Leontine Linens Home Trousseau is a dream come true. 

This New Orleans-based company is known for their exquisite designs and every piece is crafted with daily enjoyment in mind.

Your induction to true luxury living begins with a personal in home visit from founder Jane Scott Hodges, author of Linens: For Every Room and Occasion. 

Together, you will select bed, bath, and table linens for every room in your house from the master bedroom to the pool house to create a perfectly appointed home.

With the purchase of the Leontine Linens Home Trousseau, Neiman Marcus will donate $1,500 (£935) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities across the country.

For more information on the Neiman Marcus catalogue, and for more on the charities it supports, click here.