Madness in Miami!

During my New Year's Eve trip to Miami, I managed to lose both my camera and Blackberry...and almost my mind, eventually. My camera and phone went missing during my first night in town while partying at a club called LIV. How I don't exactly know, but all of the sudden, they weren't in my purse and I was tearfully filing a missing property report. I suppose you could blame it on the alcohol? Either way, despite this major setback, I still managed to have an amazing trip.

I adore Miami. This was my fifth or sixth time to South Beach and every time I go, I'm reminded of why I love this city so much. It truly has everything...gorgeous beaches, delicious restaurants, world-class nightlife, amazing Art`Deco architecture and great shopping. The culture in Miami is very cosmopolitan. Every where you go, there are different cultures and foreign languages being spoken. It has a very European vibe, in my opinion.

I usually stay at the Fontainebleau Hotel, which is relatively new and massive. I've also stayed at the Setai (amazing) and Eden Roc on previous trips, but this time, I was booked into the Gansevoort for work. E! was hosting a New Year's Even event on the rooftop there, and the hotel didn't disappoint. When you enter the lobby, they have a giant fishtank with little sharks swimming around...very cool. The hotel used to be a condominium (and still has residences there) so the rooms are very large and spacious and there's restaurants on site, including STK and Phillippe. Also, the location is great. You're right in the middle of everything. The W is right next door and also an excellent option. Honestly, it doesn't matter that much where you stay, because you won't be in the room very much, between the beach, the sightseeing and the nightlife!

Without further ado, here are my Miami must sees: