In the heart of Belize lies the vibrant island of San Pedro. With its azure waters, swaying palms, and colorful streets, is a hidden gem beckoning travelers with its irresistible allure. Explore ancient Mayan ruins hidden deep in the jungle or indulge in the island's delectable cuisine (food is central to the culture), infused with bold flavors and fresh seafood. ..
Read MoreOne City Between 2 States: Exploring A Virginia Remix Of A Tennessee Classic
Appalachia culture consists of arts and crafts, food, folklore and myths with multiple ethnic influences (including African, Native American and German). Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, is a destination that effortlessly combines small-town charm with vibrant culture…
Read MoreFight for the Fairytale Ending: Enchanted Chateau Des Milandes
On my recent visit to France, I was excited to find out that Josephine Baker’s former residence was 45 minutes away from the private chateau that we had rented 6 hours south of Paris, in France’s Dordogne Valley region. In my eyes, Baker was the ULTIMATE ex-pat. At the height of her success in 1930’s interwar France, the 24-year-old icon was a millionaire…
Read MoreTime Is A Gift...Not Something You Are Entitled To
Time is the greatest luxury to me. While I recognize money can help you access time to do certain things, having money does not automatically make you appreciate how valuable time can be in your life. Now the owner of a popular Parisian bistro, it was the summer before my freshman year when I met Julie for the 1st time. She was on campus with a group of students from Paris visiting NYC for a few weeks and I was participating in the University’s EOP prior to entering my 1st year of college…..
Read MoreExploring Hotel Iroquois on Majestic Mackinac Island
An AMAZING hotel location on a Lake Huron island! I was lucky to arrive right when the crisp autumn colors begin creating the perfect picturesque scenery for this time of year. An unmatched waterfront location nestled in a quaint corner of the main street, Hotel Iroquois is a short walk from the dock’s topaz blue waters and offers easy access to many of the island’s great restaurants and sites…..
Read MoreSailors On The Winds Of Change
It officially feels like summer in New York City and I had an AMAZING afternoon yachting! A 78-degree June day offered the perfect opportunity to celebrate a friend for her birthday. As a woman of color, I am cognizant of the many different threads that are woven into the history maritime experience….
Read MorePassport To Freedom
While creating community has always been Tanesha’s gift, being able to incorporate her global life experience into The Black Freedom Colony has expanded her skills. “I am learning that community building takes the proper application and balance of education, clarity, love, patience, grace, hard lessons and boundaries”……
Read MoreTiffany Blue: Who Said Red Is The Color Of Love?
While I’ve always dreamed of having Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the experience took what I had envisioned to the next level in a setting that was as inviting as the food was inspiring. Making it that much easier for this Pink Girl to easily transition into a blue babe for the afternoon; as Tiffany’s signature robin’s-egg blue was everywhere…
Read MoreCoral Brunching In DC Can Be As Flattering As Candlelight
Featured on “The Pink List” found here on PinkGirlsRunTheWorld.com, The Pembroke offered us the perfect pink location for our 5th PGRW “Pretty in Pink” Brunch meetup last Saturday in Washington DC….
Read MorePHUKET!
With self-care top of mind, I was excited for the opportunity to runaway to Phuket, Thailand where it felt like (if only for a few days) time stood still…
Read MorePink Sunsets On Italy's Amalfi Coast
While it was pricier to stay in picturesque Positano compared to some of the other surrounding villages, I loved how the central location enable our group to easily get around on foot as well as have easy access to both ground transportation and transportation by sea to visit Ravello, Sorrento, Capri and Amalfi (yup, there is also a town called Amalfi). Our days filled with the turquoise hued Mediterranean, lemon trees at every turn, hidden grottos and flowering wisteria; I will never forget my time spent in the land of Limoncello.
Read MorePink Wings & Big Smiles At The TWA Hotel
A glamorous landmark that was gone way before its time, the sleek 1962 Trans World Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen officially re-opened its doors in May 2020 as the TWA Hotel. I was excited to explore the newly renovated space with 3 of my friends…..
Read MoreNOLA's Top Banana: Brennan's Is In The Pink
Taking in the Creole influenced delicacies of the region has become a priority when I travel to New Orleans. This famous treat that is NOLA in dessert form — bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum, banana liqueur and vanilla ice cream. While the liquor burns off quickly, the dish flares up creating a show that draws you into the enticing dessert that pays homage to the sweet legacy of New Orleans’ once-booming banana trade….
Read MoreGoing With The Flow In The Big Easy
What’s New Orleans without music? Pure NOLA, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Cruise offered us the perfect opportunity to step back into the glamour and romance of the riverboat era. After a lavish Creole Buffet in the ship’s classically adorned dining room….
Read MoreConnecting Peaks & Valleys In Oregon
I still haven’t made it to Seattle, but it turns out Oregon has made it to the top of my list as one of my favorite go-to spots for a girls’getaway! We quickly discovered that the walkable “city of roses” has some of the best places to play, eat, sip and shop. A mecca of urban gorgeousness and “droolworthy” cuisine, the Portland food scene is definitely winning……
Read MoreHover As A Cloud In Bangkok
Dusk had crept up on us after a day of exploring the largest city in “the land of smiles” via candy pink tuk-tuks and cruising its famous canals. After a few days of exploring the gilded temples and palaces of the swarming metropolis, we were determined to spend our last evening in Bangkok checking out the city’s flickering lights from a glass bridge with the most stunning rooftop view from the 63rd floor….
Read MoreWhen Your Inner Eye Beams Brightly Beyond Borders
Ana Caban is a shining example of how purpose is an incredible alarm clock. Currently based in Los Angeles; she has traveled to Mexico, Japan and throughout Europe as a celebrity Pilates instructor. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar Japan, People en Espanol, Fitness Magazine and Telemundo; Ana doesn’t sit down and wait for opportunities….
Read MorePardon My French: Girls Trip Inspires Mom & Daughter To Build Global Brand
During our trip to France we visited two Champagne Houses as well as the Musee du Parfum. After witnessing these well-known, multi-generational brands we started thinking about our interests, what the market is missing as well as our legacy….
Read MoreHip Hip Hooray The Tahitian Way
As one of the most powerful forms of storytelling around the globe, dance is so much more than entertainment. It makes you think in a way that provokes something in you. Full of passion and vitality; Tahitian dance is the most authentic reflection of Polynesian culture which has traditionally connected all aspects of Polynesian life (including celebration, prayer and storytelling). ….
Read MoreTokyo Drive With A Side Of Harajuku
Tokyo is a far cry from being a cheap city, but when a last minute opportunity popped up earlier this year to visit the “land of the rising sun,” I knew I needed to jumped at the chance to finally have my time to bask in the sun while strolling beneath the world’s most coveted cherry blossoms……
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