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: 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 MoreOBX: Change In Latitude Will Change Your Attitude
Historic lighthouses, towering sand dunes, shipwreck diving sites and wild horses that have inhabited the area for over 400 years; the Outer Banks has become one of my favorite East Coast beach vacations. The year-round surfer’s haven offered the perfect backdrop for my family’s vacation………
Read MoreLa Heroica: Colombia's Seaside City
Located in the northern part of South America, the flight time to Rafael Núñez International Airport from New York City was just under 5 hours. I loved that our hotel was inside the ancient-walled city, a section of Cartagena overflowing with palm-filled plazas, brightly painted colonial buildings and fabulous floral archways. Everything within Cartagena’s Old Town is within walking distance…
Read MoreWords Don't Flow As Easily As Whiskey
During the 3 hour tour, I learned that in the mid-1800’s, over the hills above Lynchburg, there was a Tennessee farm owned by a preacher who had a small whiskey distillery as side hustle. Nathan Green aka “Uncle Nearest” was the enslaved black man who distilled the whiskey using a special charcoal filtering technique used to clean water in West Africa. Still used today, his method of filtering whiskey through sugar maple tree charcoal became known as the famous ‘Lincoln method’…..
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 MoreBreaking From Your Routine Can Be What You Need
Upon arrival to the former airline terminal turned hotel, we were greeted by employees dressed in vintage
flight attendant uniforms. Dressed in 60’s attire, we really uphold our mission to party like it was 1960 in between noshing on Mexican, Asian and Italian food from the 5-hour dinner station…
She Designed The Life She Loved: Asheville Edition
As I stepped into the marbled entry hall of the 250-room home (including 35 bedrooms and 43 bathrooms) nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I was mesmerized by the octagonal sunken Winter Garden that is surrounded by stone archways….
Read MoreBrewing Great Thoughts With Great Minds Is My Cup Of Tea
Having experienced afternoon tea in France, South Africa, England, Morocco, Japan and the Caribbean; I’ve grown to appreciate the significant role that tea plays in different cultures as well as my own. Converting a floor in her brownstone into a tea salon during the Harlem renaissance, Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter (Lelia
Walker) was known for her extravagant tea parties with iconic guests like Langston Hughes, James Baldwin….
Take Flight & Soar: Lean On Your Power
Kanika Nikki Utley has served as a Producer on a host of acclaimed news and reality television programs. Her new book, Stay Bold, gives you the push to move forward by shifting how you react to fear so that you no longer allow it to hold you back. Staying bold means staying committed and always looking up, because fear can grab a hold of us when we look down and that’s how we fall. After reading about her very transparent journey, I reached out to Kanika to share a few BOLD empowerment tips here on the PGRW platform….
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 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 MoreMaking 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…….
Read MoreThe 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…...
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 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….
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