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…..
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Exploring 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…..
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Tiffany 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…
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À Bientôt: We'll Always Have Paris
Affectionately known as Nett Nett, Arnetta was my mother’s first cousin and accompanied my mom when she traveled to visit me during my study abroad in France. We made so many great memories in the City of Lights during their visit. As we explored Notre Dame & Opera Garnier, it was like the operas that she learned while studying at Westminster Choir College had come to life and we had starring roles…
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Coral 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….
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Ravello’s pinkest hotel & restaurant
Pink 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.
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Fireworks as we cruise the Mississippi River
Going 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….
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Making Waves At Palm Beach's Pinkest Brunch Destination
The shimmery Art Deco chandelier that greeted us in the lobby sparkled beautifully against the soft coral & seafoam accents. Wearing my vintage “cat eye” sunnies, I was channeling Dorothy Dandridge and Marilyn Monroe with each stride down the palm tree lined vintage hallway that leads to the restaurant. Stepping onto the terrace, I entered an oasis where the pool sparkled like a sapphire under the afternoon sun…….
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Lima, Peru
The Point Of View From Peru
Lima’s gorgeous, cliffside Malecon was one of my favorite places to feast on Peruvian cuisine in the Garden City. The views of Lima’s Costa Verde (Green Coast) are absolutely stunning! Stretching for several kilometers high above the Pacific Ocean in Miraflores, the Malecon has several different parks. One of the highlights of strolling the esplanade along the waterfront was our visit to the Parque del Amor (Park of Love) where we encountered the huge sculpture called El Beso (The Kiss), depicting the artist smooching his wife…...
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Walking through a vineyard with a friend
Connecting 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……
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U-shaped bar with red velvet chairs
The Chandelier Looming Over Motor City
Looming over the curved marble bar top, we were drawn to the Candy Bar’s stunning vintage Murano glass chandelier as soon as we pulled back the beaded trim velvet curtain. Composed of 670 individual glass pieces, the 880 lbs. statement piece was purchased in Paris…
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Long-tail boat navigating the waterways of Bangkok
Hover 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….
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Any Home Is A Castle When Your Soul Is Royalty
Boldt Castle’s grand spires rise up like a cathedral and soar above the tranquil waters of the St. Lawrence River. As I walked into the foyer of this restored, but not fully renovated 120 room castle, my eyes were immediately drawn upwards towards the ornately adorned stained glass dome! I felt as though I was stepping back in time as I glided down the grand staircase towards the marble floor….
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Pardon 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….
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Me posing in my Jill Kelly Swimwear right before my mom spotted a Manta Ray that led to me making a quick exit out of the water. Modeled on traditional fishing structures, the overwater bungalow was invented in French Polynesia in the 1960’s on the island of Moorea.
Hip 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). ….
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One of my favorite dishes on the While We Were Young menu in the Fried Chicken & Kale Waffle.
The Pink List: When You Brunch Harder Than You Party
A tiny NYC restaurant that has strategically placed shades of pink in all the right places; I LOVE the vibes that While We Were Young sends out from the time you step through the door…it’s not the size of the space, but what you do with the space that tells the story . Because this is EXACTLY how I live my life, the space immediately caught my attention. Nestled in the city’s West Village, While We Were Young served our “pinktastic” squad a contemporary American brunch that was almost too pretty to chow down on…….
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Taking the main transport on Hydra
It's All Greek To Me
We felt a physical and spiritual awakening as we explored the island’s 18th century port cutely arranged with family owned restaurants, streets that stepped back in time and cubist-like homes adorned with flowers. Choosing this tucked away destination allowed us to see Greece as locals do while creating special memories that bonded us in a way that may not have been possible in the more glammed destinations of Mykonos and Santorini…
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Me on a banana farm in Martinique
Sink Or Swim: Gyal Not All Treasure Is Silver or Gold
Martinique is an enchanting little island that sits in the Caribbean Sea. An overseas department of France, the culture on this “Isle of Flowers” offers the perfect blend of French and West Indian influences. There is something nostalgic about being surrounded by water on calm and romantic oasis that is known for its breathtaking white-sand beaches…..
Read MorePink Girls bringing a piece of “Stevie” to Positano, Italy. Click play to sing along.
Travel Is The New Birthday Turn Up
Skip the thank you notes all together and let this year be the year that you gift yourself with the time to do something for you. Consider checking off your bucket list a faraway place where you haven’t been. Self-care was top-of-mind when I decided to ditch the cake & ice cream for my 30th birthday, gifting myself with an Icelandic adventure.
Whether you are saying bye-bye to your 30’s or inching into another decade, where would you want to celebrate your next birthday?
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Tea talk at the “Pink Girls Run the World” High Tea in South Africa
Turn Your Light On And Others Sharing Your Vision Will Find You
While I have met so many people through my travels, social media enables me to maintain relationships with global friends in spite of the distance. The digital age is in full swing and it is about time we come to terms with building authentic online relationships. Acknowledging this is not by any means discrediting the importance of relationship building in real life (IRL); but more about confessing my love for scrolling IG to discover content from brands, family, friends, influencers and celebrities alike…..
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