| Yes, this is America and my, oh my, how we like to | | | | ambiance, and a truly unique setting. Consider the |
| party. From the weekend pool party to the | | | | difference of a soiree hosted at the top of the Empire |
| sophisticated soiree, given any pretense, we're bound | | | | State Building and one hosted at the local Marriott |
| to invite some acquaintances and make it a reality. | | | | hotel. Granted, they can both be fun - but, the soiree in |
| While the various forms and pretenses abound, what I | | | | the penthouse of the Empire State Building is sure to |
| would like to address is the seeming lack of | | | | have that something extra that makes it a memorable |
| sophisticated yacht parties. Yes, the yacht - like Ivy | | | | and transformative experience. Of course, it takes |
| League fashion - has made a rather impractical and | | | | more than just the setting, but if you can mix in great |
| successful comeback. | | | | food, great guests, and great conversation, it could |
| Here is my thesis: any party - especially a well-planned | | | | very well change peoples' lives. |
| one - can have the same transformative effects as | | | | While reserving the Empire State Building penthouse |
| an out-of-body experience. Now, I'm not talking about | | | | may be impractical for most, reserving a luxury yacht |
| ingesting anything other than a couple of well-spaced | | | | is surprisingly affordable. Whether cruising the bay or |
| cocktails - or perhaps a fine, imported beer. Meaningful | | | | simply anchored off shore, the yacht promises much. It |
| transformation, mind you, comes from within, not from | | | | promises cozy exclusivity and a multi-tiered platform |
| without. I'm a referring to how all the facets that | | | | within which guests can come and go, eat and drink, |
| combine to create a cohesive party experience work | | | | and take in some of the most breathtaking views of |
| to transport the party-goer to a different plane of | | | | the city, the sky, and the ocean. Before sending out |
| consciousness, sans alcohol or any other substance. | | | | the call to party, consider hosting it at sea. |
| A great party is a combination of great food, great | | | | |