Michael's Summer Vacation Getaways

It's that time of the year when the kid in you comes out.  When a tan makes everyone look and feel better.  How everything seems a bit brighter, exciting.  Where the perfect vacation spot can make all of Winter's doldrums a thing of the distant past.  Here's my list of Top Five destinations based on several factors: affordability, buzz, nightlife, cultural hot spots.  Did I say buzz?  Yes, travel to where everyone's raving about - travelers honor the code of good advice.  We all want to be the storyteller of magical places...

My Top Five Summer Destinations 

5.  London, England

Let's keep this one simple - with all the ghastly weather they endure for well over seven months out of the year, it's no wonder the Brits come alive under the sun.  With a royal wedding on the horizon - love is in the air.  With the Summer 2012 Olympic games - industry is booming and the Brits are drinking merrily, for a change.  Look, we all dig the scenery.  The history.  The castles n stuff.  But you'll dig England even more when you find the limeys across the pond in the best of moods, in the best of times.  Now is when to jump across.  Strawberry fields forever.


Check out the Glastonbury Festival June 22nd -June 26th
Coldplay makes their triumphant return http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/


4.  Prague, Czech Republic

Thanks to its prior Communist regime, Prague has become one of Europe's most well preserved historical cities.  With such incredible traditional architecture to explore in perfect weather, this alone warrants a spot on my list.  However, there is so much more when the lights go down - this side of London town.  Sporting some of the most beautiful women in the world, and a club scene to rival Miami any day of the week, the new breed of Prague manages to squeeze as much moderna, sexy, chic-ness into the mix as its elder denizens can stand.  All of a sudden, there is a buzz about what's behind the iron curtain.  This eastern bloc party is where it's at.  Heaven help us.

Check out Sensation: Celebrate Life May 28th, 2011.
http://www.sensation.com/czech-republic/en/home/



3.  Miami, Florida 

 Ring. Ring. Hello?  It's Miami on the line, she would like for you to come down and see the new her, the improved her.  Whether you like it or not, LeBron James has rejuvenated this once sleepy giant.  The buzz surrounding Miami these days is like never before.  The rise of EDM has propelled Miami to the forefront of mainstream entertainment and the city  sports some of the hottest clubs this side of Ibiza.  A can't miss, LIV at Fontainebleau.  Yes, Mimi is looking good, she's on the prowl once again and her sex is on fire.  Burn notice.




Check out the Ultra Music Festival...(next year, sold out, duh)  March 2012
http://www.ultramusicfestival.com/


2.  Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Known as the Paris of South America, there is little reason not to head to this wonderful city. After all, it's the birthplace of tango. (I will learn it, but only here) And yes, the women are incredible, the nightlife, never ending, wonderful beaches nearby. But men, listen up here! This culture loves the beef, beeef, and more beeeef. Ooh that steak looks yummy, so does the waitress, and that mom over there, and her, and her, and her, oh and her too. Get what I'm saying? Great food, great beauty, great culture, great city. Learn to tango down there. Come back a man.




1. Ibiza, Spain

This little gem is one of four - along with Formentera, Majorca and Minorca, they predominantly make up what is called the Balearic Islands.  But locals refer to Ibiza by another name - the White Island, or Isla Blanca.  Set the tone - hot summer night, sunset wavering on the ocean, the sounds of a Cafe
del Mar compilation playing at the actual Cafe del Mar (whoa!) beautiful people surrounding you, the world's biggest DJs waiting to perform for you at the most insane of clubs, wonderful restaurants that refuse to close, good vibes in the air.  Btw, all the best DJs come through here, and the best of the best hold residency in some of the most spectacular clubs in the world, e.g. Pacha, Space, Amnesia, Privilege, Eden.  Check your inhibitions at the door...and welcome to the party.
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