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When it’s time to splurge on a little sugar, take your tastebuds on a sweet journey with these delicious desserts that will usher in a new adventure with every bite. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

What’s the best way to know which Porsche is the right one for you? Well, you can drive half a dozen the way they were intended to be driven — on a racetrack. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Are you in the neighborhood for good vibrations on par with the famed Beach Boys ‘60s pop tune? The Bodhi Tree House is a totally groovy holistic health community center, café and retail store catering to folks ready to find their inner joy. — Text Francesca Cruz

The InterContinental Miami’s mySpa is the antidote to seasonal stresses, work-related anxieties and all your other stressors, and they’ve made things even easier with a new flexible month-to-month plan. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Winter in Miami just got “real” and a whole lot cooler with the only ice skating rink in Downtown on the bay at the InterContinental Miami aptly coined “Miami On Ice” — and it’s something you shouldn’t miss. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Things get better with age...or so they say. However, some things just become blatantly uncomfortable and painful the older we get — hangovers being one of them. Whether you’re partying at a fraternity house, attending a work dinner or visiting family for Christmas Eve, one thing’s certain: alcohol and hangovers will be on the menu. Here’s what a hangover looks like at different life stages. — Text by Ros Prado

With life keeping us all on warp speed and the ongoing perpetual stimulation of technology, we need to slow down and learn to use all that is at our disposal to find our inner peace, balance and calm. — Text by Francesca Cruz

The Cloud is an amazing business asset, but it also takes you away from your day job to set up and manage. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn

More than fabrics and stitches, a custom-fitted suit from Añel Sartoria pieces together the wearer’s personality and showcases a range of emotions for every creation. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of Añel Sartoria

You’ve found the one. The person who makes all your dreams comes true and you’re ready to share your world with them. SLOW DOWN! Sharing is great, but financial freedom is better. Here are the top reasons to keep bank accounts separate. — Text by Ros Prado

Whether you’re looking for a professional to help you create the perfect space, searching for a design showroom where you can find ideal pieces, or just want someone to help you navigate the options, there’s plenty of resources available to help you create the home of your dreams — one room at a time. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Have you ever had one of your drawings analyzed to help unlock your subconsious and get a glimpse into your true personality and potential? Back at the beginning of my career, I met a guy who does exactly that for a living. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Part art, part boat, the $20,000 wood-burning stove-heated sauna can be docked behind a waterfront home or driven by an electronic trolling motor as a buoyant oasis of relaxation after a long day at the office or to take friends out to enjoy the sights of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Artfully crafted cocktails are transformed into flavorful masterpieces for the senses — that’s what you can expect every day at Piripi. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart

Look around: Cuban food is all around us. Many of us grew up on the stuff, some of us have just discovered it. Whether you have a favorite dish or just order on-the-fly at your nearest Cuban restaurant, adding your own pizzazz can make all the difference. — Text by Anja Maltav

At the end of a long day, nothing takes the pressure off better than a drink. But not all drinks are created equal. Next time happy hour is right around the corner, set your poison of choice aside and opt for a more creatively crafted cocktail. — Text by Anja Maltav

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the fascinating Far East as I witness China’s rapid growth first-hand via art and fashion, starting in the umbilicus hotbed that is Hong Kong, followed by a quick trek through burgeoning Beijing before a final peregrination to Chengdu. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Lighting is one of the most important elements of good design. It sets the mood, enhances ambience and showcases luxury design. The right light can be an accent piece or even the centerpiece of a room. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Respective Brands

When paradise beckons for you to call it home, nothing compares to this superbly luxurious Oceana Key Biscayne penthouse within a low-density building in a discreet, breathtaking environment. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Images courtesy of Oceana Key Biscayne More info: Oceana Sales; 1395 Brickell Ave., Ste. 950; 786.414.2900; OceanaKeyBiscayne.com

While UR Music works with many multinational record companies such as Universal and Sony, they also cater to independent and emerging artists who are beginning their careers and are in need of quality recording productions. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

CMC Group continues to shape the Miami skyline with its latest project, Brickell Flatiron, a landmark 64-story luxury condominium in Brickell. With construction set to begin in late 2015, Brickell Flatiron is on track to become the tallest all-residential building south of the New York market when it delivers in 2018. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of CMC Group

The reality and fiction from Ziggy Stardust as a music character meets the style needs of today’s glam rock women. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Gustavo Espinoza Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Elena Santamatilde @ Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

Freedom, mind and soul combine to yield a stylistic, expressive message for the ages. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Madison Tabeek @ Next Models Photography Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

Clothes with texture, structure and graphics meet The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse for a fashion journey like none other. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Make-up: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Briley Hale @ Elite Models Photography Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location: The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse; 591 NW 27th St., Wynwood

Anyone who’s ever experienced an installment of Art Week in The Magic City knows that not even Houdini himself could be everywhere at once. With plans constantly in flux, surprise events popping up left and right and traffic bringing even the most ambitious plans to a screeching halt, getting around is no easy feat. Here’s our unfiltered, unconventional insider’s guide of what to expect, what to do and how to make the best of it all. — Compiled by Joe Oz & Anika Binx

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it? — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila; Photo by Ximena Etchart

1. Jennifer Cervera, Janet Hoyos, Fabian Echagaray, Luis Garino, Susie Prada, Yanet De Castro 2. Renee Bowen, Henry Rocardo Smith, Arling Bermudez 3. John Parsiani, Lara & Carlos Melo 4. Maria Pia McLeod, Patricia Gomez 5. Alexie Elfmont, Allie Grant 6. Yianna Zervas, Luis Casas 7. Angela Macchi, Maisie Lenzi 8. Anneliese & Miguel Velazquez 9. Arny Leckie, Gloria Hoyos 10. Mali & Reina Shah 11. Paulina Muro, John Parsiani 12. Erica Munoz, Yamile Villalobos 13. Teresa Herrera, Jose Perla

1. Craig Studnicky, Elodie Couturier, Philip Spiegelman, Brigitte Respaut Clement 2. Andres Valdivieso, Ryan Shear 3. Debora Palladino, Amanda Manteiga, Isabela Faria 4. Jilles Clement, Brigitte Respaut Clement, Elodie Coutuier, Eric Couturier 5. Roberta Damal, Mariana Braga

1. Juan Carlos Merchan, Maria Serrano, Chef Diego Solano, Veronica Alvarez 2. Giselle Habeych, Joana Hernandez, Gloria Fernandez 3. Maria Salas, Jenny Sanchez, Maria Vera 4. Marina Foglia, Ozzie Dominguez, Michelle Salomon 5. Chef Fifi, Antonio Acejedo

1. David Martin, Carlos Melo, Amir Korangy, Philip Spiegelman, Dora Puig 2. Bryan Castellon, Ro Ozdemirci, Danielle Clermont, Jason Aybar 3. Lisa Whitaker, Amy Ballon, Cari Cascio 4. Michael Newman, Richard Lamondin, Vanessa Stabile

1. Claudia Aviles, Ana Maria Ayala 2. Danielle Diaz, Ruhammi Ulloa 3. Leonardo Pineros, Franklin Gaitan 4. Melissa Gibbings, Cristina Portuondo 5. Mickael Lancri, Melissa Pardo 6. Patricia Nogueira, Patricia Libreros

1. Xabier Vazquez, Wekney Ferguson, Dominique Siby, Patrick Vignert, Natali De Oliveira, Mary Kheddar, Victoria Grifantini 2. Windie Maroure, Alison Vella, Mary Kheddar 3. Robert Robinson, Billy Mixon, Dominique Siby 5. Michael Hanash, Stephanie David, Tayo Otiti 6. Ken Klein, Marcia Exelrud, Michael Foster 7. Emma Grinoz, Sandy Billini, Anna Billini 8. Alon Bekerman, Victoria Rafaeli 9. Andrea H. Patrova, Petar Petrov 10. Anibal Mestre, Hector Hernaiz 11. Kathrin Sapiha, Lourdes Bathard 12. Letty Alvarez, Nelson Perez 13. Dominique & Evelyn Siby

1. Alejandro Goldemberg, Mariana Goldemberg, Monica De Fortuna, Carla De Fortuna, Carlos Mezzo, Martin Elortegui 2. Xochi Valdivieso, Ivan Ochoa, Monica De Fortuna, Manny Chanico 3. Jenny Betancourt, Marcela Escobar, Erica Carbonel 4. Marleny Salas, Zaida Dudash, Michelle Beckers

1. Richard Weber, Lilian & Eduardo Del Riego, Wayne Atkins 2. Michele & Jason Weber 3. Tino Martinez, Sheila & Chistopher Davey 4. Brook Anderson, Terrence O’Sullivan, Sasha & Edgar Berdeguer

1. Antonella Borrelli, Joseph Raia, Elana Girardello 2. Courtney Caprio, Marcos Jiminez 3. Elena Marco, Federico Materazzi 4. Sonia Gibson, Laurie Wynn 5. Juan Carlos Arciladuque, Petra Mason, Ausbert De Arce

1. Laura Raiffe, Jessi Berrin, Ben Mollere, Shai Tertner, Keren Eldad, Timothy Morzenti 2. Ben Brodsky, Nicole Cunningham, Jenna Cerenko, Marko Cerenko 3. Kyle Munzenrieder, Liz Tracy, Lauren Fernandez, Stuart Kennedy 4. Mia Hart, Mitch Bierman Ana Bierman, Susan Baer

1. Jimmy Tate, Richard Lefrak, Carol Keys, Marna Winter, Terry Dellerson 2. Jeff Marler, Sabrina Robinson 3. Rocco Riggio, Evan Ross 4. Sharon Rauvola, Stephanie Tisch 5. Alex Heckler, Thais Asper, Marcelo Llorente

1. Brett Feinstein, Daniel Suarez, JaneÇ Brown, Michelle Costa 2. Svetlana & Daniel Valk 3. Michael Marino, Maria Huete 4. Arne & Jill Gellman, Marie-Ilene Whitehurst 5. Senator RenÇ Garcia, Raquel Regalado, Alberto M. Carvalho

1. Consul General of Holland, Nathalie Olijslager, Magda Palmero, Laura Villarreal, Gloria Palmero, Isabel Brinck  2. Josafat Miranda, Laura Villarreal 3. Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia, Isabel Brinck, Laura Villarreal, Nayeli Damian 4. Alejandro Vigilante, Eduardo Diez