Inside the Places & Co. x FlyHouse Annual Yacht Experience: Miami F1 Race Week ’26’s Most Coveted Off-Track Moment

When Formula 1 descended on Miami for Race Week ’26, the world’s most influential figures didn’t just gather trackside. They gathered at sea — aboard the Places & Co. x FlyHouse Annual Yacht Experience, the invitation-only affair that has firmly established itself as one of Miami’s most sought-after Race Week traditions.

Hosted on Sunday, May 3, the experience welcomed 250 hand-selected guests aboard a private yacht, creating an intimate setting where luxury, culture, and connection converged on the water.

It’s the kind of guest list Miami only assembles a few times a year — founders, athletes, creatives, and global tastemakers — brought together in an environment designed to feel both effortless and highly intentional.

A Signature Race Week Moment

Now in its annual rotation as a Race Week staple, the Places & Co. x FlyHouse yacht experience has become synonymous with elevated access. Limited capacity.

Considered details. And the unmistakable energy of a room — or in this case, a deck — that’s been carefully curated rather than simply assembled.

This year’s edition delivered on every front. DJ Ruckus took the decks first, locking in the kind of set that turns a yacht into a movement, before skateboarding icon Nyjah Huston stepped in for a special DJ set that kept the energy climbing into the night.

The transition between the two was seamless — a back-to-back lift that proved why this guest list keeps coming back year after year. Surprise appearances from leading figures across music, sport, and entertainment rounded out the evening, with a quiet contingent of F1 drivers slipping in off-radar to unwind after a grueling race week.

Where Access Meets Atmosphere

The Places & Co. x FlyHouse partnership is built on a shared vision of elevated, seamless living — bringing together a global community that values both movement and meaningful connection.

Places & Co. brings the curatorial eye that’s made it one of the most sought-after names in private membership, while FlyHouse delivers the modern aviation platform that defines how this clientele actually moves through the world.

“Race Week brings the world to Miami,” said Simone Sestito, Founder and CEO of Places & Co. “Our focus is creating a space within that energy that feels curated, intimate, and unforgettable.”

That focus showed. Race Week in Miami is a marathon of obligations, appearances, and high-octane stress. The Places & Co. x FlyHouse yacht experience offered something different — a release valve, designed with intention, where the conversations were as elevated as the setting.

The Closing Chapter of Race Week

Miami’s F1 weekend is full of parties. But there’s a reason the conversation kept circling back to one experience. Places & Co. and FlyHouse didn’t just host a gathering — they delivered the moment the rest of the weekend was building toward. The kind of night that gets quietly mentioned weeks later, with a knowing nod, by people who were lucky enough to be on the guest list.

The checkered flag closed out the race. Places & Co. x FlyHouse closed out the week.

About Places & Co.

Places & Co. is a global private membership platform curating ultra-exclusive experiences at the intersection of luxury, culture, and opportunity.

About FlyHouse

FlyHouse is a modern private aviation platform offering seamless access to private jet travel for a global clientele.