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A New Boutique Hotel (Plus Rooftop Pool)

Editor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:30 +0000

The sand. The surf. The sunsets.

Lately, you’ve been a little obsessed with the beach.

Which is why we think you should meet the new boutique hotel AVIA Long Beach, opening at month’s end. As a hotel connoisseur, you’ll be pleased to set foot in the lobby where modern oddities like object-filled floor to ceiling curiosity cabinets and obscure artwork make their home against a serene background. As for your Master Suite, know that the deep-hued sleeper is decked out in lush Italian sheets and snacks by Dean & DeLuca. Downtown Long Beach gives a nod to uptown luxury, while keeping it Coastal.

You’ll dig the AVIA vibe. But you won’t spend all of your time relaxing in your digs with California wines and a nightly chef’s table to enjoy at AVIA Kitchen and Wine Bar. A few seasonal bites and craft brews later, head to the rooftop pool terrace and score a private cabana to take in the Sunset Harbor alongside the 3,600 square-foot pool.

Obsession has its privileges.

AVIA Long Beach soft opens July 30th and is taking reservations now. Take a peek here.

AVIA Long Beach
285 Bay Street (at Aquarium Way), Long Beach
Tel: (562) 436-1047
aviahotels.com/hotels/longbeach

Venice Beach’s New Hotel (And Rooftop Bar)

Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:00:22 +0000

You’re no stranger to the boutique hotel scene.

Sipping among the sun-drenched set is another story.

So maybe it’s time you get acquainted with the latest Venice Beach magnet, the Hotel Erwin, now open on Pacific Avenue. Revamped by the trendy hoteliers at Joie de Vivre, their latest project is a heavy nod to the eclectic surrounding beach culture, boasting graffiti covered doors, pop-style furnishings, a counterculture vibe, and work by cutting-edge artists. It’s situated just two-hundred feet from the water, so the 119-room crash pad proudly notes that rooms come fully stocked with urban style, vodka and Pacific Ocean views.

After settling into your digs, make some time to hit HIGH, the hotel’s chic, open-air rooftop lounge, set to debut this Friday. There you’ll catch a 360-degree view of SoCal (you can finally say hello to Catalina and that Hollywood Sign), while taking in a Beach Blon’d, an refreshing mix of Leblon Cachaça, Cointreau, lime juice, strawberries, basil and balsamic syrup.

Thankfully, your slick suite will be just a few steps away…

The Hotel Erwin is now open. HIGH, the hotel’s rooftop lounge opens on Friday. Click here to experience more of the Hotel Erwin.

Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific Avenue (at Harvard Court & Venice Way), Venice Beach
Tel: (310) 452-1111
jdvhotels.com

How Adriana Lima Heads To The Hamptons

Laura — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:01:03 +0000

Everyone�s always looking for a better way to get to the Hamptons.

Even supermodels.

So when we got word that the lovely Adriana Lima was boarding a V1 Jet Seaplane to Long Island for an autograph signing, we were intrigued. V1 Jets are known for flying passengers on the �dead legs,� or the unused trips back to their original departure point. Their newest offering, V1 Jets Seaplane, caters to the Hamptons set - making travel to East Hampton a breeze. You, along with seven passengers, depart from the Seaplane Port at 23rd Street and the F.D.R. Drive. Buckle up and in you�re in for an exhilarating forty-minute commute that lands in East Hampton Airport.

All for a mere $495 each way�

Adriana Lima not included.

To plan your getaway to the Hamptons, Montauk, or Martha’s Vineyard by seaplane, visit jetcharter.com/seaplane.

V1 Jet Seaplane
For booking or more info, call (866) 469-5381, or visit jetcharter.com/seaplane.

Let There Be Miami

Laura — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:59:52 +0000

Beautiful people. Acclaimed restaurants. A sleepless club scene.

You�re well aware of Miami�s status as a world-class playground.

And now it�s time for the close-up treatment with RareDaily Miami. Getting lost in a great international city is easy, so allow us to be your guide. Twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we�re going to bring you what�s muy caliente in South Beach and the surrounding metro area.

That means the hottest bars and clubs, the next “it” restaurants, the newest shops, and the arts.

Miami, meet everyone.

Everyone, meet Miami.

Head to raredaily.com/subscribe and sign-up to Miami.

RareDaily Miami debuts in two weeks.

Introducing RareDaily Los Angeles

Editor — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:01:17 +0000

The Hills. Melrose Place. Rodeo Drive.

We’ve been fascinated with Los Angeles for, like, forever. So we hit LAX (the airport, not the club) and rounded up a West Coast team of cool hunters for our newest edition… RareDaily Los Angeles.

Count on us to keep you up on what’s next in fine dining, nightlife, and style on the Left Coast. From the hot spots to see and be seen to the latest in culture, we’ll deliver it to you first on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Whether you’re partying in your hometown or living large on a weekend trip, we’re inviting you to sign up and start spreading the news.

Enjoy.