Miami

Unfortunately, my trip skips Florida, jokingly referred to as the "Penis of America." As much as I'd love to go, driving down and up Florida will add a significant number of miles to the trip, and that's just something I can't really afford to do. So, I went to Miami before the whole cross-country trip was supposed to start!

Flying from LA to Miami is somewhat bizarre, because you take a five hour flight to land somewhere that feels exactly like home. Miami Beach is not unlike Venice Beach, with its plethora of muscle-bound tanned beautiful people.

It's a rather opulent place, with tons of swanky places to visit. Perhaps the two most memorable joints I went to were bars, each with beautiful pools to gawk at.

Places to check out:

Highbar - http://www.dreamhotels.com/hotels/florida/miami-beach/dream-south-beach/hotel-dining/highbar

The name should make it clear. This is a rooftop bar--and like every other place in Miami's South Beach, it features a pool. There's even a Wrecking Ball esque stage for you to show off your best Miley.

Delano - https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/delano/delano-south-beach

Probably the very definition of chic. The opulent lobby leads to a decadent restaurant which leads to a gorgeous garden featuring life-sized chess pieces. Go beyond to find a warm wading pool surrounded by beautiful people that will make you feel all sorts of insecure.

Delano

Delano

Highbar