Thank you Christopher Columbus: Regatta Weekend in Miami

The Columbus Day Regatta is next weekend ya’ll!  On October 11th & 12th one of the oldest Miami/ Biscayne Bay traditions will happen for the 54th year in a row. While some marine enthusiasts set sail intent on watching racing events that honor Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America, the majority find Regatta just another way to party. Each year the yachts get bigger, the crowds more brilliant and the parties bolder. Picture Mardi Gras on clear bay water and epic boats. Topless women, drinking and drugs galore, and sorts of wicked debauchery, oh my. Regatta is slightly more refined, if you consider the fact that we are partying on million dollar luxury yachts and not Bourbon Street.  For the latter majority of party seekers, Regatta weekend is all about a race to outdo thy neighbor.  Last year we played on a Sunseeker Predator 82- foot motoryacht but even with a $5 million dollar boat we were lost amongst the crowd.  If you’ve done Regatta weekend you fully understand the gist, if you haven’t we suggest you get on it. Many people fly in just for the weekend and the insane 48 hour party marathon that is Columbus Day Regatta.
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Continuum Condominiums Continue Notable Trend

If luxury is all you crave then the Continuum on South Beach is the place for you. The Continuum residencies, located in the chic South of Fifth (SOFI) neighborhood, are resort style living developments on some seriously desired beach front property. There are two towers built by the legendary Ian Bruce Eichner. The South which was completed in 2002 and the North which was first launched in 2004. The 37-story, 193-unit, North Tower was completed just last year and remains our love on the beach. 

Floor plans range from 1,200 square-foot one-bedrooms to 4,000-square-foot four-bedroom residencies, to a 7,000 square foot penthouse with movie theatre. Unit ceilings are grand, notions of exclusivity are felt and the classiness, simplicity and space can’t be overlooked.  The Sales for the North tower are projected beyond $355 million.

Besides the private white sand beach right outside your door, there is a full service beach club with furniture and cabanas. Swim in the enormous lagoon shaped pools, play tennis on one of three har-tru courts, or take lunch on The Patio with to die for tuna tartare. Outdoor amenities alone wouldn’t cut it, thank god the Continuum offers a 20,000 foot state of the art fitness center and spa. Get a private trainer, take a plethora of exercise classes, then hit up the ucalyptus steam room, redwood sauna, heated whirlpool, or  coldplunge.  Better yet, get a message or any spa treatment in the blink of an eye. Relax by the rooftop infinity pool and sundeck, and take in the unobstructed Miami Beach views.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In short the Continuum has some serious amenities and modern living quarters. To live as on constant vacation is the primary goal and the Continuuum Residencies surpass, every moron out should only be so lucky.  

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The Real Bond Girl

Ya’ll were probably too busy in the action packed James Bond flick, Casino Royale, to notice the Real Bond girl who only got her 5 minute debut. No need to worry, we are about to tell you all about the bodacious Bond girl named Predator. Her size is 108, that is 108 feet and she was birthed by Sunseeker.  What kind of girl name is Predator you may ask? it’s a fierce model name for the fiercest of motoryachts.   If you can afford the $10 million Megayacht pricetag then give her any girly name you want, she’ll always be a Predator.

 

Her 84 tons half-load weight is hefty but she is no laggerd, the Predator skillfully advances to 40 knots ahead. That may not seem fast to you land lovers, so let us put it into terms you can understand.  The Predator 108-foot’s weight is on par with the combined weight of 42 Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds. Now, imagine what it’s like firing up 42 Rolls at once,  while casually sitting in a Besenzoni helm chair. One hand on a carbon-fiber wheel, the other on a set of MTU electronic engine controls Then  accelerating from 0 to 50 miles per hour in just under one minute, incredible. The Sunseeker Predator 108 has big, Arneson drive-powered, performance engines and was built to Italian classification society RINA’s 100 A-1 specifications. She’s available in twin straight-inboard and triple-Arneson versions, and there are two basic layouts.
Strict R& R is the 108’s only raison d’etre, not cheap practicality. The saloon/helm area is gorgeous, the ceiling height is of palatial proportions. Niceties include a dumbwaiter from the galley below; a lofty helm area with four inviting Besenzoni helm chairs; a top-shelf Linn home-theater system with hard-disc music library and 42-inch retractable LCD TV; a dining table for eight; and easy sliding-door access to a BBQ in the cockpit. The Sunseeker Predator 108 is to play and party under the open stars, people buy 108’s for a whale of a time, no pun intended. She is luxurious, highly evolved, elegant and we assure you, in a class all her own.

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Grass is on Fire, in the Design District

Grass lounge is a must see and be destination for Miami socialites and celebrities. Since opening their whimsical wooden doors in 2003, Grass lounge has remained memorable and ultimately chic in our hearts.  The little lounge that could helped put the unknown Design District on the international map. Grass continues to transition the downtown area into an upscale haven, attracting more and more Miami Beach-ers away from the beach. Seemingly of another world with cushy white banquettes, bamboo trees, warm starry skies, and a bar illuminated with a wall of apothecary, flower filled jars.

Like always we had a fabulous dinner at Grass last Friday night before we went out to party ourselves away. The lounge is an elegant hideaway and well worth the 10 minute drive off Miami Beach, were nothing comparable exists. Grass has quickly become a favorite haunt, perfect for a romantic date, business dinner or to make your tourist friend jealous. The contemporary American and Asian infused menu is light, the drinks are fresh and just sitting in the garden-esque restaurant is preparation enough for a phenomenal night out. Located at 28 NE 40th St, downtown, Grass Lounge is proof enough that life exists pretty perfectly outside the realm that is Miami Beach.

       

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Giggidy, Giggidy, Gigayacht Launching

Bigger is better and a 405-foot motor yacht by FMYP is the best. Scheduled to launch in 2009, the P967 yacht has 14 cabins and sleeps 32 comfortably. The Frank Muldur-design features a steel hull and an aluminum deck. Powered by a 9,780-horsepower 3618 Caterpillar engine, she cruises at 16 knots and peaks at 21 knots or 24.2 mph. The bodacious beauty is painted blue and has a beam of nearly 60 feet, plenty of space for you movers and shakers.
The triple-deck gigayacht is classed as a fly bridge with a cockpit and the interior is on par with any luxury cruise ship. Boasting an atrium, indoor swimming pool and beach floor, dining areas, decks, cabin interiors, and common areas. The lower deck leads out to a second swimming pool off the rear. Perfect for large business events, parties, meetings or the ultimate business vacation.

This immense luxury-latent gigayacht is being brokered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and is priced at approximately $233,045,000 million (159,500,000 euros).
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Best of the Best: The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT

Robb Report magazine annually awards top cars throughout several categories and has been doing so for about 18 years now. The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT is the “Best of the Best” for sedans this year according to Robb. Robb Report favored the Quattroporte Sport GT over many high-profile and higher-cost luxury sedans. Triumph came over the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, the new Maybach 57S, the new Audi S8 and the BMW M5.  The GT S uses the same 4.2-liter V-8 and six-speed automatic transmission as the rest of the Quattroporte range. Maserati says the new four-door represents "the ultimate sporting expression of Maserati’s flagship model," we just think its sexy.

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Fashion Week in Miami Beach: Ocean Drive’s Catastrophe for Escada

Wednesday night the 24th of September it poured rain on Miami Beach. We blogged about the Miami Fall Fashion Week begining on Monday, but there was not much to be excited for until Wednesday nights Escada Show.  The Escada show was meant to be an outdoor lounge event (where we saw the Chloe Summer show) at the Setai Hotel. However, on account of the rain the entire event was haphazardly moved into the hotel’s lobby. Rain is unfortunate but in Miami Beach in September, it rains every 5 minutes and Ocean Drive should have been prepared.


As we walked up to the Setai Hotel a crowd of people were pushing to get past the velvet ropes. Literally pushing, some man who apparently works for a top level media out on Miami Beach, threw a hissy fit/ tantrum trying to get in. There aren’t even words to describe how rude or grotesquely embarrassing he was and it was totally unprofessional. Get yourself together man!


Normally members of the media are ushered right into events but last night amid the drama and chaos, we had to wait outside for about 10 minutes. That wasn’t even bad compared to most people who had been waiting for an hour in the rain. Then were turned away on account of the fire marshall. The scene was a mess and a half.

Once in the lobby it didn’t get much better, no one could move and it felt like a million degrees inside. The bar was a mess with bowls of olives and nuts spilled all over. The show was hosted by Orzel Vodka but there was no open bar, which came off cheap and tacky. We ran into the Orzel key account manager Nes Rueda and he didn’t have anything to say about it. No one knew the fashion show had even started because of the mob scene. Instead of an actual runway show, the models were sent to walk around, pause and pose for a few moments. What we did get to see of the ’08 Escada Fall Collection we liked. The long dresses were goddess-like and sophisticated and the separates were mature, yet sexy. It was such a shame that it had to rain and Ocean Drive didn’t have a suitable plan B.

On a nicer note, we spotted an attending guest wearing a full feather bolero jacket and out of curiosity asked her who she was wearing. She told us it was designed by her friend Carolina Fernandez. We were immediately introduced to Fernandez and found out that she’s a new designer just moved down from Manhattan. Carolina Fernandez began doing fur designs not too long ago and has slowly been expanding into other animal mediums, grrrr! Fernandez’s line is called Cariox and we are hoping for a sneak peak of her showroom designs immediately. She was adorable and has been in the industry for at least a decade.

We were handed an Escada gift bag that included the new Ocean Drive Mag, an Orzel beer bottle opener and a gift card for 10% off a Setai Hotel Spa service. Yawn! We left after an hour and there you have the highlights and low points of  last nights Escada show. Ya’ll stay tuned for the Perry Ellis show experience tomorrow night, should be amusing…

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Just Another Sunday on Miami Beach and You’re so Jealous

Sunday is a day of rest and this is a typical Sunday in MIami Beach. After a long week of working and playing hard we like to give ourselves a little R&R Miami style. After a long night of partying at Mynt Lounge, the warm sun arouses us around 11 a.m.  We throw on our swim suites and dark, dark designer shades. We head to the Setai Hotel on Collins Avenue for a light and always refreshing brunch by the pool. Then we hit the beach and get our tan on. The topless models and totally toned men are gorgeous, the salty air, cool breeze and glamorous aesthetic begin to revive us. The cabana boys are committed with fresh drinks, fresh fruit and routine Evian misting spray downs. The beach sesh is followed only by a trip to the insanely, lavish spa. We catch a 60 minute Swedish massage, then a Setai special Ayurvedic Facial. We finish it off with a good steam and voile we are bright eyed and brand new to take monday on. Sundays like this keep us young, fresh and happy all year around.
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Try This on for Size, 500 Carat Diamond Found

Miners in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho found a massive diamond on September 8th. The diamond was a near-flawless white gem weighing nearly 500 carats, making it one of the largest in the World.

The Letseng diamond mine is in the landlocked Southern African water and mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The mine is owned by Gem Diamonds, Ltd. and the government of Lesotho, with an elevation of 10,000 ft it is the world’s highest diamond mine.  The Letseng diamond mine is distinguished by low grade ore (less than 2 carat/hundred tons) and is known best for producing epic diamonds. The mine has the highest percentage of discovered diamonds greater than 10 carats and has yielded four of the world’s 20 largest rough cut diamonds, including the three largest found this century. Thus, Letseng has the highest dollar value per carat of any diamond mine at over $1,894 per carat, while the world average is just $81 per carat.

The value of a rough diamond is usually hard to estimate but another diamond of similar weight, lesser quality-color and clarity recently sold for $12 million bucks. "It has the potential to yield one of the largest flawless D color round polished diamonds in history," said Gem Diamons, Ltd.
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Green Please, Thank you Porsche. Luxury Hybrid SUV.

Porsche has come to their environmental senses and is jumping on the hybrid bandwagon. The luxurious Cayenne SUV, will come with a gas-electric hybrid option by 2010. We can’t wait!

In January, Porsche announced its upcoming four-dour Gran Turismo, will also have a hybrid option like the Cayenne’s. The battery will be placed below the luggage compartment and the hybrid module will be between the engine and transmission. Green Porsche people will be able to use one or both of the eco- friendly systems depending on driving onditions. Bravo Porsche, nice to see you’re doing your part!

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