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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Kanika Nikki Utley in Hawaii
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….
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Reading the New York Times travel section played an instrumental role in getting me started on my path to becoming a “savvy” traveler. It doesn’t mean I didn’t notice the lack of diversity in between the lines of its lavish descriptions, but this is another example of the importance of using the resources you have as stepping stones rather than letting what you don’t have be the obstacles that stop you when it comes to manifesting your dreams into a reality….
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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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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…
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Ravello’s pinkest hotel & restaurant
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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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…..
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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….
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Fireworks as we cruise the Mississippi River
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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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
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
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
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
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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Ana Caban teaching in Tokyo
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….
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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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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.
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.
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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Built in 1863, the Casino de Monte-Carlo was at the top of my “must-see” list when I touched down in the miniscule country that is still ruled by the same royal family who took over in 1297. Surrounded by clusters of crystal chandeliers, illuminated frescoes and vintage gold painted ceilings; stepping through the casino’s doors felt like I was exiting a time machine….
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