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New York: Top 10 Joints for an Easy Hook-Up

imageNew York City is a veritable hot zone for burning loins on a mission to be cooled. But where is one to go when craving a no-frills hook-up with no need to swap digits afterward? If you’re over the romance, and have already exhausted our targeted tips for boys and girls—here’s a little something for everyone looking for a little something.

Felix (Soho) - Your best bet for a little Sunday afternoon delight. Go for the brunch, stay for the booty. The wait for a table is so long that you will have met five potential hook-ups and ingested three Bloody Marys by the time you sit down.
Hudson Terrace (Midtown West) - If you’ve read even one article in the past month about nightlife, then you’ve definitely heard of this highly publicized pick-up zone. Attractive people are flocking to the West Side Highway lounge for its large roof and loud music with a clear mission to make a match, for the evening at least. In fact, the music is so loud, you needn’t produce semi-witty banter before you begin to bump n’ grind.

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The Hamptons: Top New & Buzzy Joints

The Hamptons: Top New & Buzzy Joints

One of the most buzzed-about Hamptons openings this summer is actually a re-opening of sorts. A group led by Andrew Chapman, who owns August in the West Village (the group’s also rumored to include Jon Bon Jovi, Ronald Perelman and Renee Zellweger—but you may as well throw in Jimmy Hoffa, the Montauk Monster, and Jackson Pollack) is resurrecting The Blue Parrot in East Hampton. The opening’s been set back a few weeks (as just about every restaurant opening since the birth of the Candy Kitchen has been), but when it arrives, the Parrot promises to bring back the “Killer Mexican” still touted on the wooded sign out front, even though the place has been empty since 2006.

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Miami: Top 10 South Beach Hotel Pools

imageSure, you could pay to stay and play, but why limit yourself to just one aquatic experience?

1. Delano - Getting past security may be harder than scoring a table at Casa Tua on a Saturday night, but it’s well worth it. If waving to a pretend friend on the other side of the velvet rope fails, head to the bar; chances are, spenders will be welcomed. Plan your wardrobe around lounging; no one comes here for dipping.
2. The Shore Club - More modern than tropical, getting into this pool is fairly simple. No special trickery required. Put away your camera; shooting celebrities will get you kicked out.
3. The Setai - Access to this sought-after pool is doable from the outdoor restaurant by the boardwalk. Favorite among the Parisians and hip-hop moguls, Setai is “ze bomb.”

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Las Vegas: Top 5 Spas

imageBecause if your body ever needed pampering, now’s the time

1. Canyon Ranch Spa Club at the Venetian (Strip: Central) - More serious than your average spa, with classes on nutrition along with a wide menu of scrubs, facials and massages.
2. Spa at Red Rock (Summerlin) - Next-to-nature setting adds hiking and rock climbing to the usual selection of spinning classes and aqua aerobics.
3. Spa at Ritz-Carlton (Henderson) - The treatments are designed to fight off the effects of desert climate. The serene, gardenlike setting is as relaxing as the massages.

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Las Vegas: Top 5 Places to Watch the Game

imageWhat good is knowing the odds if you’re not going to play ‘em?

1. Caesars Palace (Strip: Central) - If you can’t watch the Super Bowl in the stadium. Bets from $20 to $200,000 placed at this mecca of odds.
2. Mandalay Bay (Strip: South) - Vegas’ biggest sports book. Plush chairs, elaborate cocktails, NORAD-sized screens. Bonus: Poker room next door.
3. ESPN Zone (Strip: South) - Watch the game from a plush "Zone throne," or get into it with virtual boxing and duckpin bowling.

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Las Vegas: Top 5 Places to Find Celebs Between DUIs

imageThe $25,000 they make for a nightclub appearance will help pay the lawyer.

1. Pure (Strip: Central) - Overcrowded club with guest appearances by the likes of Britney Spears. Bring a stack of $100s.
2. LAX (Strip: South) - Ever since Paris confirmed Christina Aguilera’s pregnancy -- by shouting it to the entire club -- Xtina’s practically lived here. Sentimental reasons, we assume.
3. Privé (Strip: Central) - Planet Hollywood hotspot features celebs every night -- although “celeb” covers both Mariah Carey and LaToya Jackson.

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San Francisco: Top 5 Stay & Play Hotels

imageSave on taxi fare at these SF hotels with built-in party scenes ...

1. Phoenix Hotel (Tenderloin) - Chill poolside with the Chili Peppers at SF’ s only rock n' roll hotel.
2. Hotel des Arts (Union Square) - Your favorite local artists trick your suite with detailing to pimp your room for your stay.
3. Sir Francis Drake Hotel (Union Square) - Lavish Euro-style digs and 21st-floor nightclub with ass-kicking views.

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Las Vegas: Top 5 Movie Locations

imageWe already have lights and action. You just bring the camera.

1. Peppermill (Strip: North) - In Casino, Robert DeNiro bestowed diamonds and dollars on Sharon Stone beside the disco-sexy firepit.
2. Riviera Hotel (Strip: North) - The last of the old Strip casinos, featured in memorable Vegas flicks from Diamonds Are Forever to Austin Powers.
3. Cheetah’s (Off-Strip West) - The city’s cheesiest strip club is a symphony of purple and red neon, silicone implants and heavy metal house remixes--just like Showgirls promised.“Welcome to Las Vegas” sign nearby for photo op.

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Los Angeles: The Girls’ Weekend

Los Angeles: The Girls’ Weekend Friday
Stay: Hollywood Roosevelt. It's luxe. It's glam. There's all-night pool parties. It's the perfect setting for a weekend away with the ladies.
3 p.m.: Tropicana at the Roosevelt Hotel. Stretch your legs in the sun and have a cocktail (or three).
4 p.m.: Nothing to wear? Head on down to vintage clothing store Jet Rag. Dig through hipster heaven and you might come away with a pair of 70's Frye boots, or a sweet fur shrug. Either way, it's good times.

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London: Top 5 Perfect Hotel Pads

imageHotels worth converting dollars for ...

1. Andaz Liverpool Street (City) - Customizable everything in the perfect London neighborhood.
2. Covent Garden Hotel (Covent Garden) - Home base to all UK theatre tourists.
3. Soho Hotel (Soho) - British tabloid-fodder pond where nothing is held back.

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