If the Confidante Miami Beach looks familiar, that’s probably a very good thing: The Florida oasis recently popped up in Maxim Hot 100 leader Paige Spiranac‘s breathtaking cover shoot. Needless to say, the luxurious getaway is a prime spot for your next vacation.

The Confidante Miami Beach delivers everything one could hope to find when on the lookout for a Florida retreat, with retro roots that harken back to the 1940s and a sense of old-school cool that can be hard to find amidst the hustle and bustle of a modern city.

It’s all about location, and the Confidante Miami Beach delivers on that front nicely, too: You’ll find it situated between Miami’s trendy arts district and the 24/7 allure of South Beach.

Suffice to say, the location—and the accompanying views—are nothing short of spectacular.

Miami’s influences are found throughout the property, chief among them being spots like Ambersweet, a dining experience that’s an homage to the city itself, celebrating Miami Beach by using fresh, local ingredients in every dish.

For those who enjoy imbibing in elegant fashion, the Confidante Miami Beach offers up a premium sipping experience by way of The Lounge, serving “retro cocktails with a modern twist.” We’ll take another round, please.

During the day, retreat to the stylish confines of The Backyard—poolside, of course—to sip on a sweet drink out of a fresh coconut.

An adults-only heated swimming pool—one of two swimming pools on the property—adds to the appeal and allure of the refined resort.

In the mood to catch a few rays—or waves? The Confidante Miami Beach offers an array of throwback-inspired cabanas and colorful beachfront umbrellas for non-stop relaxation beneath the Florida sun.

Of course, it all keeps coming back to location, location, location: Near the Confidante Miami Beach, you’ll find on-trend nightlife aplenty, including David Grutman and Groot Hospitality’s The Key Club, serving traditional American fare in Coconut Grove.

Elsewhere, head to the South of Fifth neighborhood for a menu of rotating dishes from “Top Chef” winner Chef Jeremy Ford at his restaurant Stubborn Seed—when staying at the Confidante, the options are nearly endless.

There’s fun to be had around every corner, including by way of large-scale installations and experiences at the newly opened Superblue art museum.

Street art on display at the famed Wynwood Walls offers up an even deeper, richer cultural experience in Miami, and it bears repeating that it’s all easily accessible from the Confidante Miami Beach.

When you feel the urge to truly escape to a beachfront oasis—one that’s got the seal of approval of the most stunning woman on the planet—the Confidante Miami Beach is calling. Be sure to heed that call.

There’s a big event for every major league—the NFL’s Super Bowl, MLB’s World Series, and the NHL’s Stanley Cup. But if you’re in Major League Eating (oh yeah, it’s a thing) then you’ve been prepping for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. 

The gastronomic competition hasn’t quite been itself these past two years, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions. But piles of steamed wieners will indeed be going down this year on July 4 at Coney Island. And you can take part in the action and maybe even win $50,000 with MaximBet Play’s Sausage Party Contest.

Just download the MaximBet Play app and predict how many hot dogs Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other expert devourers will eat. It’s 100% free to play. Guess correctly and you could win a jackpot. Now, more about Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. 

The Invention of the Hot Dog

Although long associated with American cuisine (especially on July 4), the humble hot dog can trace its origins all the way back to Roman emperor Nero’s cook, Gaius—there’s a legend about an uncleaned roasted pig and intestines, but we’ll leave it at that. Spiced, ground meat-stuffed delicacies made their way to Germany eventually, where both Frankfurt and Vienna claim to be the birthplace of the modern version of the hot dog we know and love (with mustard and relish, please!). Eventually, German immigrants brought the hot dog to New York in the 1800s and began selling them from carts. Around 1915, a Polish immigrant named Nathan Handwerker opened a stand on Coney Island and his dogs became “Famous” throughout the nation.

Guide to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

With the exception of a few years, the contest has always been held at its original location on Coney Island. Legend has it that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants had a hot dog eating contest at the Nathan’s Famous stand. That same legend says the contest has been held every year since. That legend is total BS. A promoter for Nathan’s actually made the story up, but it was so convincing that the legend grew as news outlets like the New York Times have incorrectly and repeatedly listed 1916 as the contest’s inaugural year. Although no real “first” date has been verified for the contest, you will find winners listed for the event going as far back as 1957. This year, an estimated 35,000 competitive eating fans will hit Coney Island to watch the event live on July 4, while millions more will be catching the action at home on ESPN.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Champions

What’s the record for eating hot dogs at the contest, you ask? Last year, World Champion Joey Chestnut scarfed back a likely gut-wrenching new world record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes! On the women’s side, Michelle Lesco is the champ from 2021 with 30.75 hot dogs in 10 minutes. But this year she’s defending her title against Miki Sudo, who didn’t compete last year but in 2020 won the competition with 48.5 hot dogs. Who’ll be champ this year?

You could be a champion too with MaximBet Play’s $50,000 Sausage Party contest. Just download the MaximBet Play app and make your predictions for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Predict correctly and you could win the big jackpot!