the mercury's rising in miami. but that shouldn't stop you from indulging in a little weekend fling. just think of it as an excuse to pack light, to spend a sultry night on a rooftop bar, or to blow off steam shopping. put it this way; if it's going to be hot, you might as well spend it where everyone's not around.


get lost: the hotel victor. at last a place that ocean drive can be proud of. the versace mansion’s newest neighbor is drawing upscale overnighters with its high-end amenities and art deco opulence courtesy of parisian designer jacques garcia. signature sexy jellyfish lights garnish huge plunge tubs, and with endless ocean views, you won't be found. 1144 ocean drive . 305.428.1234 www.hotelvictorsouthbeach.com


thrifty threads: sasparilla. pick up some souvenirs without hocking your ticket home. owner olivia hand-selects every piece of vintage and consigned clothing that goes into her off-lincoln road store. finds include last-season’s choos and vintage mexicana mama tops. if you’re still shopping retail, you might ask yourself why. 1630 pennsylvania avenue . 305.532.6611


rooftop rendez-vous: sanctuary south beach. reserve a poolside spot on top of another new hotel to sneak up on james avenue. hotel guest-status not necessary, but do plan on working your mojo to get in. (locals take pride in their rooftop bars almost as much as flaunting flesh). private cabana décor imported from bali. 1745 james avenue . 305.673.5455 www.sanctuarysobe.com


be-seen spaghetti: sugo. if drinks at the sanctuary don’t pan out, there’s always the hotel’s restaurant. see a pattern here? though your foccacia might be fancier and pricier than it’s bal harbour counterpart, carpaccio, it's still a bargain for sobe. it could be the next most difficult reservation to get, but prime 112 isn't showing any signs of giving up it’s number one slot. 1745 james avenue . 305.673.5455
www.sanctuarysobe.com


grease-your-wheels grub: 11th street diner. friday night’s $15 cocktail didn’t seem so steep, but in the light of day the last thing you need is a $15 omelet. wouldn’t some fluffy-eggs-side-
a-greasy-home-fries-bring-on-the-corned-beef-hash do the trick? in usual diner fashion you can get whatever, whenever, for the same it might cost to skip the line at rok bar. 1065 washington avenue . 305.543.6373


members-only: casa tua. when the soho house called, casa tua answered. as if reservations at this walled-in italian restaurant weren’t scarce enough, you now have to be a ($1,500 paying) member to have access to the upstairs lounge. if you can snag a table for dinner, you can probably sneak upstairs to nibble on mini burgers and bask in the glittery celebrities. the upside: it’s the least lecherous place for miles. 1700 james avenue . 305.673.1010
www.casatualifestyle.com

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