A Curated Visual Guide to the Prettiest Pink Places to Stay, Sip, Dine & Play

 
Collage of pink-themed travel scenes featuring pastel hotels, a tropical resort pool, pink vintage cars, women in pink vacation outfits, a beach, and colorful waterfront destinations.

A curated pink‑themed travel collage capturing hotels, beaches, vintage cars, and tropical escapes — a visual celebration of Pinkcation style.

 

Hey girl, hey!
It’s time for a pinkcation.

So pack your bags, fill up the tank — or book the flight — and turn Monaleo’s “Everything Pinka” all the way up! We’re taking a road trip through some of the prettiest pink stays, brunch spots, restaurants, escapes, and experiences worth putting on your itinerary — or skipping the itinerary altogether.

Because sometimes a vacation can be about the destination.
Or sometimes, the destination is the aesthetic.

From a Palm Springs motel that looks like it stepped straight out of a Technicolor daydream to a historic Florida hotel known as the Pink Palace, there’s an entire country waiting to be explored through rose-colored glasses. Some stops are unapologetically Barbie. Others are sophisticated, architectural, nostalgic, or downright decadent.

Consider this your invitation to see the world in pink.


 

THE PINK HOTELS

A playful, color‑saturated look inside the Trixie Motel, showcasing its signature themed rooms and bold pink design. Photos courtesy of Dani Dazey.

“If you’re going to take a PinkCation, you might as well commit.”

 

Trixie Motel

Palm Springs, California

Some hotels use pink as an accent, while others build an entire identity around it.

The Trixie Motel belongs firmly in the second category.

Created by drag icon Trixie Mattel, the Palm Springs property embraces saturated pink, retro glamour, and maximalist design from the moment you arrive. The property grew from a long-held idea between Trixie and David Silver to create a pink Palm Springs getaway and eventually became a seven-room boutique motel and the subject of its own renovation series. Each room has its own personality, making the stay feel more like an immersive design experience than a conventional motel.

There’s something wonderfully campy about the Trixie Motel — the kind of camp that knows exactly what it is and has no interest in apologizing for it. The Pink Flamingo Suite and Malibu Barbara Room are just two examples of how far the property commits to the fantasy.

Nothing feels particularly interested in blending into the Palm Springs landscape.

Instead, Trixie Motel takes the visual language of the desert — sunshine, palms and mid-century glamour — and pushes it somewhere louder, campier and unmistakably its own.

The result is nostalgic without trying to recreate the past exactly.

It wants to be noticed.

It wants to be photographed.

And then there’s the pool.

Open daily for hotel guests from 7 AM to 10 PM, the pink-and-white pool area is more than somewhere to cool off. Guests can settle into a chaise with a cocktail, order food and drinks, or spend the afternoon doing very little at all. Day passes are also available for non-hotel guests, with poolside food and beverage service included.

The pink isn’t decoration.

It’s the entire point.

 

The Don CeSar

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Not all pink announces itself with a wink.

Sometimes it arrives where the history is also a part of the luxury.

Standing along St. Pete Beach since 1928, The Don CeSar has earned its place in Florida’s visual identity as the legendary Pink Palace. Its Mediterranean Revival architecture rises dramatically against the Gulf, creating a silhouette that is recognizable long before you reach the front entrance.

The property has been built around the idea that you don’t necessarily have to leave once you arrive. The Don CeSar belongs to an older tradition of Florida resort glamour — a time when the grand hotel was itself part of the destination. The building was designed to be seen, remembered, and talked about.

Nearly a century later, that sense of occasion remains.

Think resort mornings, ocean views, long lunches and the kind of vacation wardrobe that deserves its own luggage.

There are two heated outdoor pools, a private beach, a poolside bar, a fitness and wellness center, beach activities, and Spa Oceana, an 11,000-square-foot spa with treatment rooms, whirlpools, steam rooms, a relaxation lounge, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Gulf.

You could spend the morning at the spa, move toward the pool in the afternoon, have a Mediterranean-inspired dinner at Maritana and end the night listening to live music downstairs.

Nothing about the experience feels rushed.

And that may be part of the appeal.

This is pink with restraint.

The color doesn’t need to compete with the architecture.

It already knows how to command attention.

 

Quirk Hotel

Richmond, Virginia

At Quirk Hotel in Richmond, pink takes a more artistic approach.

Set inside a restored 1916 building in the Richmond Arts District, the boutique hotel blends historic character with contemporary furnishings, locally curated art and bright, modern rooms. But the experience extends well beyond the guest room. Quirk sits in a neighborhood filled with restaurants, independent boutiques and other ways to spend the afternoon, making it feel connected to Richmond rather than removed from it.

That becomes especially apparent once the day starts to unfold.

The lobby bar transitions from weekend brunch to dinner, craft cocktails, wine, small plates, and seasonal dishes, while Quirk Café offers a more casual stop for coffee, pastries, breakfast, and lunch. Then there’s Q Rooftop, where cocktails, local beers, and small plates come with panoramic views of Richmond.

It gives you options.

A slow morning downstairs.

An afternoon wandering Richmond.

Drinks above the skyline at sunset.

Dinner without making the evening complicated.

Quirk’s pink moments are simply part of that larger experience.

It’s a reminder that pink doesn’t have to mean maximalism.


 

THE PINK STAYS

Collage of the Pink Prerogative vacation rental featuring a bright pink living room, pink mason jar pendant lights, a tropical-inspired bedroom, and a front porch with pink seating and decor.

A curated look inside the Pink Prerogative house, where tropical decor meets bold, playful luxury. Photos courtesy of Panhandle Getaways.

“If you want something a little more private, these are the stays where the house itself becomes part of the getaway.”

 

Pink Wisteria House

New Orleans, Louisiana

Now, this is where things get fun.

Imagine spending a weekend in New Orleans, where your home base feels like it belongs to another universe.

That’s the appeal of Pink Wisteria House.

This pretty-in-pink New Orleans stay in Gentilly is unapologetically immersive, with neon-lit rooms, pink robes, a beauty bar, dedicated selfie stations, a floral swing and an all-pink dining room. But the house goes well beyond creating a pretty backdrop. There’s a movie theater with its own snack bar, a Pac-Man arcade game, board games, a mobile bar setup and enough sleeping space for six guests.

It feels less like booking a place to sleep and more like stepping into your own little pink world for the weekend.

And then there’s the setting.

The French Quarter is about 10 minutes away, while Frenchmen Street, City Park and the New Orleans Lakefront are all within easy reach. That makes the house an especially fun home base — somewhere to return to after a day of food, music and the unmistakable energy of New Orleans.

Spend the morning getting ready at the beauty bar.

Head into the city.

Come back for drinks, a movie or a little competition at the arcade.

The house gives the weekend somewhere to keep going after you’ve left the city behind.

It is playful, excessive and very aware that the people staying here probably brought a camera for a reason.

 

Pink Prerogative

Panama City Beach, Florida

The traditional beach house tends to speak in neutrals: white siding, natural wood, sandy beige and shades of blue.

The Pink Prerogative chooses another language.

The all-pink bungalow sits on Panama City Beach’s quieter West End near Laguna Beach, with a private pool, a six-seater golf cart and an outdoor space built for actually spending time outside. Loungers surround the pool, while a tanning ledge, covered porch, pink artificial turf, ping-pong, cornhole, a grill and outdoor dining area make it easy to settle in without feeling like you need to leave.

Inside, the rooms continue the fantasy without feeling like identical copies of one another. There is a Lily-inspired Coastal Cowgirl room, a Fancy Mermaid suite, and a third bedroom with a boho canopy bed. Each bedroom also has its own makeup vanity, which feels particularly appropriate for a house designed around girls’ trips, birthdays, and celebrations.

But don’t forget the beach.

Panama City Beach is right outside, while Laguna Beach is just about a minute away by car. When you’re ready to venture beyond the sand, Thomas Donuts, Carousel Market and Pier Park are all nearby.

Otherwise, the day has plenty of room to unfold right where you are.

Pool first.

Beach when you’re ready.

Back to the house.

Music, food, makeup, drinks and whatever conversation somehow lasts three hours longer than it was supposed to.

 

The Nashville Dollhouse

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville has no shortage of places to sleep.

If your idea of a girls’ getaway includes a beautiful house, coordinated outfits and absolutely no interest in a boring hotel room, the Nashville Dollhouse belongs on your list.

The home sleeps seven across three bedrooms and two baths, but its real personality comes from the details: an oversized pink round bed, a pink queen throne, illuminated makeup vanities, a floral pink swing, leopard robes, a record player and an outdoor pink clawfoot soaking tub. There’s also a jetted tub and outdoor shower, giving the property a distinctly indulgent side beneath all of the playful styling.

And unlike a traditional hotel, the Dollhouse gives you something that feels a little more personal: a place to settle in.

Wake up.

Make coffee.

Put on the robe.

Gather everyone around the house before deciding what the day looks like.

There’s something appealing about having nowhere you have to be immediately. No hotel lobby to pass through. No room service deadline to beat.

Just a house designed for the group you came with.

The Nashville Dollhouse offers a softer interpretation of the Nashville experience — one that has little to do with Broadway’s neon and much more to do with the intimacy of sharing a beautifully designed space with the people you came with.


 

THE PINK NIGHT OUT

Collage of pink‑themed nightlife scenes featuring fashion looks, neon signs, pink cocktails, illuminated city views, and bar interiors, creating a nostalgic, aesthetic mood for a night out.

A nostalgic pink‑lit night out — blending fashion, cocktails, neon glow, and city energy into one aesthetic collage.

“ Once the room is booked, it’s time to figure out where the PinkCation actually comes alive. ”

 

White Limozeen

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville may be synonymous with honky-tonks and neon signs.

It has never exactly been known for subtlety, so naturally, its pink rooftop had to make an entrance.

White Limozeen offers a much more polished way to spend the day or evening.

Perched on the 12th floor of Graduate Nashville, the rooftop takes its inspiration from Dolly Parton’s larger-than-life glamour and pairs sweeping city views with Southern comfort food given a French-inspired twist. The cocktail program leans into the long, easy feeling of summer, while the bright pink surroundings make the entire setting feel intentionally dressed for the occasion.

This is not the place where you accidentally end up underdressed.

The atmosphere is playful but sophisticated — the kind of setting that makes you want to put a little more thought into what you’re wearing before leaving the hotel.

And the experience changes depending on how you arrive.

Reserve a cabana or daybed around the Governor’s Pool during pool season, settle in for drinks and poolside food, or book one of the private and semi-private spaces for a celebration. White Limozeen accommodates groups of 10 to 250 people, with additional options for its patio and hidden Green Room.

The city is still there below you — the music, the traffic, the energy — but the rooftop creates a little distance from it.

For a few hours, the cowboy boots and crowded bars can wait.

The setting is glamorous without losing its sense of fun.

Come for brunch. Stay for cocktails. Let the city provide the backdrop.

 

The Rose

New York, New York

After sunset in New York, pink takes on a completely different personality.

Inside The Chelsean New York Hotel, The Rose is a neon-pink cocktail bar that leans into a moody, pink-lit atmosphere built around nightlife rather than daytime sweetness. The room pairs bright pink lighting with Asian-fusion dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and live DJ sets, creating an energetic setting that feels made for the later part of the evening.

The lighting does half the styling for you.

Conversations feel more intimate, and there’s the inevitable debate over whether you really need one more drink. The city outside becomes less important as the night moves along.

Weekly Bachata events, weekend parties, and other programming give the space an energy that feels closer to a nightlife destination than a conventional hotel bar. The Rose is open Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to midnight and Friday and Saturday until 2 AM, leaving plenty of room for the latter part of a Pinkcation to turn into something less planned.

New York already knows how to do nightlife.

The Rose simply gives it a pink filter.

 

SLAY! by Social Cues

Brooklyn, New York

Some celebrations need a reservation.

Others need their own room.

SLAY! by Social Cues is a private Williamsburg party space designed around the idea that your group should actually have something to do once the music starts.

Karaoke, pool, darts, board games, and interactive entertainment keep the room moving, while the visual side is just as intentional. There’s a digital photo booth, a floral tunnel, a London telephone booth, murals, and other photo-ready areas that turn the party into its own backdrop.

It’s particularly suited to birthdays, bridal celebrations, graduations, and girls’ nights because the experience can be built around the group rather than squeezed into a corner of a larger venue.

And that distinction matters.

You’re not simply finding a table.

You’re creating the night.

Take group photos in the floral tunnel.

Get the birthday shot in the booth.

Move to karaoke.

Challenge somebody to pool.

Then go back to the camera because somebody’s outfit deserves another round.

That’s the appeal.

The room gives the group somewhere to be, something to do and plenty of reasons to keep the night going.

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THE PINK TABLE

Collage of pink cafés featuring pastel interiors, cotton‑candy drinks, marble tables, pink seating, and vibrant café exteriors, showcasing aesthetic pink dining spaces.

A curated look at pink cafés — from pastel interiors to whimsical treats — adding a sweet, aesthetic touch to the PinkCation experience.

“Of course, no PinkCation is complete without somewhere fabulous to sit down and eat.”

 

Bloom & Bee

Houston, Texas

Bloom & Bee understands the difference between a restaurant that photographs beautifully and a restaurant that gives you a reason to stay.

Located inside The Post Oak Hotel, the restaurant leans into a soft, floral atmosphere while moving comfortably from breakfast and brunch through lunch and dinner. The experience is polished without feeling overly formal, making it easy to imagine spending a long afternoon here rather than rushing through a meal between activities.

The menu gives you plenty of reasons to linger, moving between lighter dishes, seasonal selections, pastas and more substantial entrees, with cocktails and other drinks rounding things out.

It’s the kind of brunch where the table slowly fills with plates, and nobody seems particularly interested in being the first person to leave.

Pastel tones, elaborate blown-glass flowers, polished interiors and an elegant patio make the restaurant feel more like stepping into a modern floral installation than simply sitting down for brunch.

But the design never overwhelms the experience.

There’s a casual elegance here that doesn’t demand you dress up.

And because it’s inside a luxury hotel, Bloom & Bee makes sense as part of a larger stay — the kind of place you can visit without having to make it the only destination of the day.

It has the cadence of a day where nobody needs to check the clock.

 

Pink & Boujee

Los Angeles, California

Then there’s Pink & Boujee, where pink gets a little louder — and a lot more delicious.

The Latina-owned Los Angeles taqueria brings the color directly onto the plate with pink tortillas, chilaquiles, pink-forward brunch dishes and aguas frescas. The menu is playful without relying on artificial colors or ingredients, and the restaurant has become a recognizable setting for brands and celebrations, having catered experiences for names including Barbie, Urban Decay, PrettyLittleThing and Fashion Nova.

The experience itself is intentionally casual.

There are no reservations; it’s walk-in only, with the restaurant currently open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. That makes it less about dressing up for a formal brunch reservation and more about arriving hungry, ordering something colorful and letting breakfast stretch into the afternoon.

And here, the food is part of the attraction.

Pink tortillas turn an ordinary-looking plate into something worth photographing before you take the first bite. The familiar becomes a little more playful, a little more unexpected, and very much at home in a Pinkcation itinerary.

The restaurant’s personality comes through in that balance.

It looks fun.

It tastes familiar.

And it knows exactly when to turn the volume up.

Breakfast here doesn’t quietly begin the day.

It announces it.

 

Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House

San Luis Obispo, California

At Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, the setting makes sure you know you’ve arrived before the first course reaches the table.

Located inside the Madonna Inn, one of California’s most recognizable hotels, the restaurant carries the property’s long-standing devotion to theatrical design into the dining room. Pink-and-gold interiors, ornate details and dramatic finishes make it feel worlds away from the minimalist aesthetic that dominates much of contemporary hospitality.

There is nothing understated about it.

But this isn’t a restaurant surviving on décor alone.

The menu is built around steaks, seafood and hearty entrées, with oak-pit cooking giving the meal a distinctly California steakhouse character. Current favorites include French Filet Mignon, Top Sirloin and Halibut Steak, while appetizers range from handmade sausage to an artisan cheese plate.

This is the sort of dinner where you can lean into the occasion.

Take your time looking around.

Order the steak.

Stay for another cocktail.

The Madonna Inn has never been interested in making extravagance feel accidental, and Gold Rush Steak House follows that same philosophy.

It isn’t quiet luxury.

It’s theatrical, unapologetic and gloriously excessive.

It’s pink with a chandelier, cocktails and absolutely no intention of toning it down.

 

High Noon Brunchery‍ ‍

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta knows how to turn brunch into an occasion, and High Noon Brunchery understands the assignment.

The menu moves well beyond the standard eggs-and-pancakes routine, with French toast breakfast sandwiches, pancake plates, omelets, Southern-inspired dishes and vegan options. Current selections include a lobster beignet omelet, short rib hash and a French toast breakfast sandwich, while lighter choices such as the peach cobbler yogurt parfait give the menu a little range.

But the food is only part of the reason to stay awhile.

High Noon Brunchery combines a colorful, feminine setting with the kind of relaxed energy that makes a slow morning feel like the first event of the day rather than simply breakfast.

There’s something distinctly Atlanta about that rhythm.

Getting dressed for brunch.

Taking your time at the table.

Ordering another round.

Deciding where the day goes next and realizing the original plan has already changed.

Not overly formal.

Just social, colorful, and ready for whatever comes after the first round of mimosas.

And in Atlanta, brunch isn’t simply breakfast.

It’s the first event of the day.

 

Watermark

New York, New York

At Watermark, the view is part of the meal.

Set on Pier 15 overlooking the East River and the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges, the waterfront venue shifts its seasonal personality toward Watermark Beach, bringing palm trees, cocktails, games, music and a day-to-night atmosphere to the pier.

From January 9 through late April, Pink Pier transforms the space into a distinctly pinker version of the Watermark experience.

The menu moves well beyond pink drinks. Depending on the current seasonal offering, guests can find everything from oysters, lobster rolls and tacos to burgers, coconut shrimp and truffle fries, with pink-forward dishes such as the Pink Pier Burger and Blush Burrata Vodka Rigatoni adding to the theme.

There is also a full bar, happy hour, brunch, late-night programming and group packages, making Watermark less of a restaurant stop and more of a place where an afternoon can gradually turn into an evening.

Come for the waterfront.

Stay for golden hour.

And if the music gets good enough, let dinner mark the beginning of the night rather than the end of the afternoon.

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THE PINK PLAYGROUND

A vibrant look inside the Pool at the Goodtime — a tropical, pastel‑pink escape blending cocktails, poolside luxury, and playful resort energy. Photo courtesy of The Goodtime Hotel.

“And because sometimes you want to do more than eat, drink, and check into a pretty room, these are the stops where the experience itself is the attraction.”

 

The Pool at the Goodtime

Miami Beach, Florida

There is a certain version of Miami that exists somewhere between memory and fantasy.

The kind of Miami that looks like it should have appeared on television decades ago — palm trees, oversized sunglasses, cocktails by the pool, bright colors and a little bit of glamour that feels just out of reach.

The Pool at The Goodtime was designed around a classic Miami Beach Art Deco sensibility featuring touches inspired by old-world Havana and Beverly Hills. The third-floor pool deck uses pale mint, coral and white, with twin pools, striped cabanas, palm-frond details and an open-air bar that gives the entire setting the feeling of a private resort caught somewhere between the 1970s and right now.

Except this is Miami in 2026.

The result is playful, but there is something more sophisticated underneath it — a visual language that recalls the resort culture of decades past without attempting to recreate it literally.

And this is where the experience really changes.

On special-event weekends, the pool becomes a high-energy day club with DJs, dancing, cocktails, champagne and cabanas. The pool deck operates from sunrise to sunset, though hours may shift depending on special-event programming. The hotel has also described the pool area as a place for both lounging and letting loose, with weekend events reserved for guests 21 and older.

And let’s not forget about the food.

The hotel’s signature restaurant, Goodtime Café, brings the same playful, nostalgic energy to the table, with an indoor dining room, covered patio and direct access to The Pool at The Goodtime Hotel. The menu moves easily between Mediterranean influences and updated comfort food: shrimp cocktail with charred lemon and mustard aioli, Stracciatella Honey Pepperoni Flatbread, Dirty Nachos, the Frita Burger with crispy potato sticks and guava ketchup, Miami Steak Frites, and a gochujang-honey glazed catch of the day. Weekend brunch leans into the indulgent side with dishes like the Seaside Benedict, bluefin lump crab cake topped with lemon hollandaise, and Little Havana French Toast with mascarpone and blueberry compote. It takes the visual cues of old-school Miami and gives them a cleaner, contemporary setting.

There’s also the Grab & Go Café, a more casual stop for local coffee, cold-pressed juices, pastries and light bites, while The Pool at The Goodtime Hotel has its own open-air bar for those afternoons when leaving the water for lunch feels like too much work. The Mangrove adds another outdoor option overlooking the pool, offering a slightly more relaxed place to settle in when the weekend energy gives way to something slower.

The drinks keep the retro mood going, too. An Old Fashioned, Manhattan or Espresso Martini would feel perfectly at home in the setting. The South Beach Peach — made with Hendrick’s gin, heirloom peach, pressed lemon and Mionetto Avantgarde Prosecco — brings a lighter, more polished note to the afternoon. Weekend brunch adds bottomless mimosas, rosé and Bloody Marys, while happy hour and the hotel’s rotating weekly drink specials give guests even more reasons to linger beyond the pool itself.

The experience takes the visual cues of old-school Miami and gives them a cleaner, contemporary setting.

And that’s what makes this place so compelling.

The colors.

The music.

The palm trees.

The pool.

The sense that you should probably stay for another drink because the afternoon hasn’t quite finished becoming evening yet.

It’s Miami with a little nostalgia — and a lot of good timing.

 

Brooke’s Bubble Bar

Fredericksburg, Texas

Wine tasting doesn’t have to mean standing quietly at a counter while someone explains a bottle’s notes.

At Brooke’s Bubble Bar, the experience is considerably more playful.

The Fredericksburg destination is built around sparkling wine, with the Bubble Room, Pink Prosecco Playground, wine tours, Boujee Bubble Tour and Limo Lounge giving visitors different ways to turn a tasting into an actual outing. There’s also space for private pink events and celebrations, making it easy to imagine a girls’ trip becoming an occasion of its own.

The Pink Prosecco Playground is particularly on-brand for a Pinkcation, taking the sparkling-wine experience outdoors and creating a space designed for groups to linger, drink and take photographs.

The setting gives celebration a visual identity.

Pink details.

Bubbles.

Wine.

And enough room to settle into the moment rather than rushing through a tasting and moving on to the next stop.

Then there are the tours.

Pink cars.

Fredericksburg wine country.

A group of friends who have clearly decided that a traditional wine tasting is not enough.

Brooke’s is currently open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9 PM, with walk-ins welcome and reservations available for specialty experiences. It is a 21-and-over destination.

It’s less about learning how to take wine seriously.

It’s about getting there, sitting down together and giving yourself permission to linger.

 

Museum of Ice Cream

New York, New York

Museum of Ice Cream is what happens when dessert stops being something you order and becomes somewhere you go.

The SoHo experience spans three floors and includes more than 14 immersive worlds, unlimited ice cream tastings, the famous Sprinkle Pool, a pink indoor slide, and interactive spaces designed around play rather than passive observation.

Ice cream may be the entry point, but the experience quickly becomes about everything surrounding it: colorful rooms, unexpected installations, and spaces that encourage you to touch, move, explore, and participate.

There’s a childlike quality to it, but not necessarily a childish one.

The attraction comes from temporarily stepping outside the ordinary rules of a museum. No quiet galleries. No standing behind velvet ropes. No expectation that you simply look.

You can move through hidden doors, explore themed rooms, ride the indoor slide, sample flavors inspired by ice cream traditions around the world and, naturally, end up in a pool filled with sprinkles.

There’s also a cafe and bar where the afternoon can continue with milkshakes and signature cocktails. Most visits last around 60 to 90 minutes, although guests can explore at their own pace.

Here, the environment asks you to participate.

The kind of afternoon where grown adults can temporarily forget that they have responsibilities, deadlines, and a perfectly reasonable itinerary waiting outside.

It’s playful.

It’s sensory.

And for a few hours, the only important question is whether you’re actually going to get into the Sprinkle Pool.


A FEW PINKCATION PRO TIPS

Bring the outfit.

Actually, bring more than one.

These aren’t the destinations for the “I’ll just take one cute picture” mentality. Think pink sunglasses, statement hats, boas, matching swimsuits or robes, and fun photo props like vintage cameras, themed drink cups, or handheld fans. The bolder the accessory, the better — because half the fun is showing up with your girls ready to match the vibe.

But don’t make every photograph about yourself.

Some of the best travel photographs are the details that tell you where you are: the cocktail sitting at the edge of the pool, flowers on the restaurant table, the view from the rooftop, the architecture, pink furniture, a hotel key, a plate arriving at brunch, or pink tiles catching the afternoon light.

The goal isn’t to create the most photogenic trip possible.

It’s to create a trip that is actually worth remembering.


YOUR PINKCATION AWAITS

Maybe your version of a Pinkcation is a pink motel in Palm Springs.

Maybe it’s champagne by the pool in Miami.

Maybe it’s brunch in Houston, steak in San Luis Obispo, wine in Fredericksburg, or a weekend in a pink New Orleans house with your favorite girls.

There isn’t one right way to do it.

That’s the beauty of pink.

It can be nostalgic or modern. Girly or glamorous. Loud or understated. A little ridiculous or incredibly refined.

So take the trip.

Wear the dress.

Order the pink cocktail.

Book the room with the ridiculous wallpaper.

And whatever you do, don’t forget the camera.

Because if you’re going to see the world through rose-colored glasses, you might as well make it a Pinkcation.

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