This year’s Winter Party was hotter than ever, with a slew of parties, attended by thousands of fitties, and one very sore head to nurse on the flight home.

And there’s a reason that the party successfully returns each year; there’s something about being under the Miami sun in February, surrounded by smiles and abs, it has the ability to bring out the extrovert in even the shyest of wallflowers.

In fact, we’re sure the wallflower looks more like a throbbing rosebud by the end of the trip.

There is most certainly an ‘air’ of fun and confidence that I think many of us could benefit from embracing more often.

On the party front, there’s a little something for everyone, from pool parties, to rooftop hangs, to club nights, and of course, the highlight of the weekend; Sunday’s Beach Party. And if you made it to Sunday in one piece; that’s already a testament to your stamina.

You can also choose to dip in and out of the parties when you want, enjoying the rest of Miami too.

But if you’re in South Beach you absolutely must do drag brunch; most gays go to Palace, because where else are you gonna get an outdoor table, mimosas and a drag queen drop-splitting from a double decker bus?

PHOTO CREDITS: ALBRET LALAMAIEV, LE LEE, WILSON MODELS, ADI ADINAYEV