Bravado Living

I know it seems like we are favoring the Mondrian here in Miami, but man are they coming up with some good stuff. Despite it’s beautiful weather, women, and beaches, Miami has yet to solidify a stellar pool party. We saw glimpses of hope last year at the Shore Club run by legendary South Beach Promoter Hassan, but unfortunately, word got out fast and the crowd went from European to Euro-trash in a matter of months.

Well it’s been almost a year and we finally a have a new contender– Launching this Sunday, July 19th is Mondrian Sundays at Asia de Cuba thrown by Miami Super-mogul Michael Capponi.

Watch as people arrive by boat or Ferrari while you bask in this beautiful paradise we call Miami. Complete with bayside pool, oversized cabana beds with privacy shades for bottle service, red victorian era furniture backdropped against gigantic white couches perfect for you and all your friends.

The brunch begins within the indoor dining room and spills out onto the sun-kissed patio deck. This party haven comes complete with a state-of the art sound system and live DJ to make sure the champagne sipping women will have something to dance to ( you will, of course, be what they dance with).

So bring your swimsuit, aviators, and your abs that you’ve been working on all year for (right?) and enjoy the closest thing to a Jay-Z video you will ever experience. That is of course unless you are Jay-Z, in which case- let’s talk.

On the all-you-can-eat menu: Asian Style Cured Salmon With Avocado Crème Fraiche, homemade Guava Pastelitos, Huevos y Bacalao (poached eggs on salt cod cakes), Grilled Mojo Rubbed 12 oz. Strip Steak With Miso Poached Eggs, and dessert-table treats like Lemongrass Flan and Café con Leche Cheesecake.

RSVP HERE, 1100 West Ave Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Sundays starting July 19, 12pm-12am, buffet $42 served until 4pm

EDIT: Apparently, this party is very calm. It’s more St. Tropez than Ibiza. While stationed in a beautiful location, noone was dancing, rather preferring to lay out and soak up the sun. Were not saying this is bad, just don’t expect to see “Rehab” of Miami.

EDIT: Show up early (12:15ish) and find metered parking because the valet is $24. Once you get in though, the service is unbelievable. We were treated like royalty.

You can reserve a seat for a $40 consumption fee which basically means you have to spend $40 worth of food and drinks- which shouldn’t be too hard considering how delicious the food and drinks look. Or you can just try and sit down on one when noone is looking. It’s still empty enough that you can get away with that.

There was still no party, but it was a great alternative to drinking sun at the beach.

If we can give you one piece of advice- Travel. Travel often. Go with a local if you can- do things locals would do.Take pictures. Stay away tourist traps. Stay safe, but stay adventurous. Don’t sleep in, you’ll have plenty of time to rest on the plane ride home.  Take a lot of pictures. Keep a diary of events. Don’t spend too long at national monuments, and use the extra time exploring hidden treasures. Live like a local. No seriously, take pictures and videos of everything. Everything. And keep some extra cash, id, and credit card in your sock. If you’re traveling right, you’re probably going to get robbed. And keep an extra camera in your suitcase so you can take pictures.

“The world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page… What no-one tells you is that the book is no easy read. If there’s one thing I can say is that whatever it is you’re looking for- beauty, salvation, enlightenment, danger, or just to disappear, will only be a fraction of what you find. I am just trying to read the whole book!”

Learn how to travel for a whole year for under $14,000.

If you’re like us, you probably include shampoo, conditioner, face scrub, shaving cream, toothpaste in your morning regimen. Now this is fine, if not a little metro, when you’re in the comfort of your own home. But what happens when you travel? Are you really going to pack everything in your toiletry bag and hope it doesn’t spill on all your clothes. Well chances are, that’s probably what you’ve been doing. Until Now.

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Who said you needed to deal with peanuts and baggage claim to go on a vacation. Why not treat yourself to a staycation in the beautiful city of Miami. There are a ton of great deals right here in our own backyard (sorry national readers, tell us where you live and we’ll find discounts for you too).

If there’s one good thing about this economy, it’s lowered prices on everything. So stay at the Mondrian on Miami beach for only $345 a night using the special code below. This seems like a lot but when you realize you’ll be getting a free room upgrade, 25% off all spa treatments, and a private poolside cabana for each day of your stay- it suddenly seems more reasonable.

And if that wasn’t enough, they threw in complimentary bottle of champagne just to sweeten the deal.

The hotel is has great reviews, great location, and amazing restaurants. Take advantage of this offer, before everyone else does.

BOOK IT Now until New Year’s, use code PKMOFN to book, 1100 West Ave, 305-514-1500

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, in the middle of St. Lucia, lies a hotel deeply invested in nature-Jade Mountain. Architecturally designed to flow with nature, each bedroom, living room, and infinity pool flow like platforms out into nature. With one wall specifically removed from every room, you don’t feel like you are in a hotel, but a sanctuary in nature.

Infinity Pool in Every Room

Specifically technology free, there are no televisions, telephones, or radios in any of the rooms to distract you from the serenity of paradise you are in. With room service catering to your every need, from in-room massages, sunset cocktails, and balcony dinners, Jade Mountain has created paradise on Earth.

Open Air Tub

If exploring is on your palate, there are plenty of water sports, two beaches, jungle excursions, and several restaurants to satisfy your desires. There is something for everyone in this cove of luxury, from the thrill-seeker to the relaxation junkie.

And we know it looks tempting, but try not to stay all day in bed.

BOOK IT Jade Mountain $950/$1250/ $1450 a night