The Thrillist Junket: In Their Own Words and Pictures

The Thrillist Junket: In Their Own Words and Pictures

This weekend, Thrillist sponsored a junket of media influencers on a trip to Miami, where they stayed at the Fontainebleau. While junketeers were responsible for their own airfare, the hotel and liquor and sponsored dinners were on the house. This is a collected oral history, in chronological order, of their stories from arrival to departure.

“I landed and immediately met a bunch of great people who were ready to get it popping. We get to the hotel and instantly the Thrillist special check-in had gift bags with so much swag that as it was handed to me I think I felt my bicep rip.” –Richard Boehmcke.

“1st impression on the Fontainebleau: it’s gorge! & I’m only in the lobby.” –Anne L. Fritz

“Tips for getting on air: Blow kisses at our camera, jump into pools, & general goodnatured mayhem.” –Plum TV.

“2 days or 2 weeks worth of outfits? Ridiculous” — Amanda Schulze

“Real good look Miami #not” –Simone

“Even though its pouring at #hotelthrillist I still need to look good for the clurb! Back at the room relaxing and getting my shower on!” –Richard Boehmcke.

“Wow @MAKEUPFOREVERUS Aqua Cream held up throughout the entire Miami tropical storm today..didn’t budge. pretty amazing.” — Amanda Schulze

“I wanted to tip the guy who served me that corn it was so good.” -Richard Boehmcke.

“Mmm..Scarpetta’s duck foie gras ravioli is TDF!” –Anne L. Fritz

“Totes forgot you can smoke in clubs in Miami. Time to join the new millenium, Florida. That’s so 2000+&late.;” –Anne L. Fritz

“thx 2 @speckproducts for a fun, new iPhone case 4 #hotelthrillist swag! kudos to Scarpetta 4 delish duck & foie gras ravioli @fontainebleau” — Gizlau

“Yoga on the beach was so fun, but so sweat’n’sand-tacular! Can’t wait to keep the perspiration going all day long poolside” — Elizabeth Brady.

“Best hotel doorhanger ever.” –Kim Mance

“Total mayhem at #HotelThrillist over mistaken Shark call at the beach just now. It was a Tarpon. Dissapointing…” –Drew Lavyne

“Everyone dolled up and ready for dinner @Red steakhouse. “ –Maren Hogan

“Guy with pink blazer-women want him, men want to be him.” –Mike Smayo

“OH: ‘There is no dinner. There’s just more substantial finger food.’” –Peter Shankman

“Amazing day in the sun. Ready for some food!” — Le’Aura

“@redsteakhouse if we weren’t starving on your rooftop, I’m sure we would be having a better time.” –Anne L. Fritz

“@redsteakhouse yes. Can I now get my free steak? This food blogger is starving.” –Laura Zanzal

“@redsteakhouse sorry were getting pizza” — Ricebird

“Fire dancer just put fire out with her mouth!” –Kara Rosner

“the #klondike bars are clutch. Excellent way to satisfy the crowd. Who knew there were oreo klondikes? Sex in our mouth!” –Kosher Ham

“Where is everyone” — Kristina Marino

“HOW THE HECK AM I SUPPOSED TO FIT ALL THIS #HOTELTHRILLIST SWAG IN MY LUGGAGE? AHHHHH” –Richard Boehmcke

“I forgot my iPhone charger in my room! I’m planning on sleeping on the plane anyway. Good thing a new iPhone drops Monday!” –Nick McGlynn

“Great breakfast at Gotham Steak! Thanks @hotelthrillist! As @skydiver will tell you, it’s all about the food for me. :)” –Lara Dalch

“’you were with the thrillist party? My God, you guys had it like Rehab in Vegas out here yesterday’ — fontainbleu pool staff” –Marvin Barksdale

“American airlines flight attendants got some ‘tude….and shitty service.” –Eva Deary

“Met some super amazing peeps at #hotelthrillist, theyve inspired the twitter in me. Gettin on dis train like it’s BB w inhalable steroids.” — Sean — Boom Boom

“THE #HOTELTHRILLIST PHOTOS ARE POSTED! Check them out at http://RandomNightOut.com” –Nick McGlynn