The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler Lucas Peterson recently paid our fair, seaside city of South Beach a visit and like so many travel writers and first time visitors before him, he fell into the typical tourist traps of Ocean Drive and its surrounding streets, rattling off (for the most part) a list of bars that no self respecting local would be caught dead in. He even called Mango’s the “quintessential” South Beach club experience—uh, not quite, bro. See: LIV, Story. To […]
Posts categorized: Parties
Sep 11
2015
2015
8 Chill Spots to Eat & Drink in Anguilla
Long a sanctuary for celebrities in search of an under-the-radar retreat, Anguilla is also an up-and-coming foodie destination for both authentic West Indian cuisine and elevated organic fare. However, its reggae roots run deep with the annual Moon Splash reggae festival. Read on for eight spots to enjoy Anguilla’s sublime food and night life. 1. Blanchards Situated in a cozy cottage on Meads Bay beneath a pink facade and teal shutters, Blanchards is run by an American ex-pat couple and has […]
Feb 6
2014
2014
Work Hard. Play Hard. Meet David Guetta
The first big name DJ I ever saw at a club after moving to Miami was David Guetta with his F*** Me I’m Famous party during Art Basel at Mansion. I’ve always loved a good party, but this was a totally new experience. From the light show to the confetti to the glow sticks and the robot men, not to mention the beats you can’t stop dancing to, I’ve been a big fan ever since. While he’s had a slew […]
Dec 27
2013
2013
My Travel Wish List
2013 was a pretty incredible year of travel for me. Since launching the blog a year ago yesterday, a whole world of travel and writing opportunities opened up. I ventured abroad to Mexico, Curacao, Costa Rica and the Bahamas. Within the U.S., I visited my typical “second home” destinations of Key West, New York and Atlanta. I also visited best friends in Nashville and Pittsburgh. And I discovered a little more of the state of Florida with trips to Tampa, […]
They say that switching up your normal routine is a great way to meet guys. You know, go somewhere different for happy hour or take up a new hobby. Well, Miami does the work for you every year during the first week of December when Art Basel Miami Beach washes ashore an international import of men you’ve never met before. While I, for one, have sworn off long distance love affairs (at least until the next really tempting one comes […]
May 26
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Mansion, Miami Beach
There’s a reason South Beach is renowned for its nightlife. It’s because we party harder and later than any other city I can think of. And because we have nightclubs like Mansion. A mainstay on the Miami club scene for almost a decade, with a massive renovation in 2012, including a multimillion dollar sound system and lighting upgrade, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Imagine Champagne showers, confetti showers, a crazy light show, aerialists, robot men, and a packed dance […]
Mar 18
2013
2013
UMF: Leave The World Behind
So, I went to Ultra Music Festival this weekend. It was the 15th anniversary. Here’s a few pictures and highlights. Day 1 Friday night was all about Swedish House Mafia closing out the Main Stage. I would love to say that the girl in the picture on someone’s shoulders is me, but I don’t know how that’s possible, considering I’m pretty sure I took this picture. Although, I did scale a few different shoulders during their set. SHM is my favorite […]
After New Years Eve, birthdays are my favorite holidays to celebrate. For mine last weekend, I decided to live out a long held fantasy of residing in a luxe hotel in New York City’s Meatpacking District, more specifically The Standard High Line. I’ve had a fascination with that hotel ever since it was erected straddling the newly minted High Line. Both developments seemed to have breathed new life into the neighborhood that I’d made so many memories in back when I […]
Feb 25
2013
2013
Wine & Food (& Boats) In South Beach
This time of year in Miami, everyone’s favorite thing to do is complain about how busy we are. We talk of that thing called “season” and how we haven’t had a moment’s rest since Art Basel. And it seems February has reached the fever pitch. Within about two weeks time, we’ve had the Miami International Boat Show, Art Wynwood, Social Media Week, and The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. We find ourselves saying ridiculous things like, “OMG, […]
Jan 28
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Studio Paris, Chicago
When it comes to having a good time in Chicago, (aside from posing for funhouse pictures at the Bean at Millennium Park) a trip to Studio Paris, the upstairs nightclub counterpart to trendy restaurant Club Paris, is in order. This is the go-to spot for Chicago’s beautiful party people looking to see and be seen and dance the night away. With billowing white curtains and palm trees, you might feel like you’re in South Beach for a second, but the […]
