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Seeking serenity? Think pink

By Fiona Kerr
February 2024
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Studies have suggested that pink is the most calming of colors—so book into one of these picture-perfect properties, and relax…

By Fiona Kerr
February 2024
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A rose-tinted ranch

Lakeland, FL
Sleeps 12
Driving through the gates at Crews Lake Ranch is like taking a step back in time. Here, deep in the heart of Florida, old oaks are draped in Spanish moss, the neighbors are cows and horses, and bald eagles hover and swoop. Set amid 240 acres, at this four-bedroom farmhouse days are measured in the number of fish caught in the lake, or the distance walked along winding forest trails. A slower, simpler time to share together.

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A Hawaiian hideaway

Holualoa, HI
Sleeps 2
Wake up and smell the coffee at this cozy one-bedroom cottage on Big Island’s west coast: Owner Lisa’s Kona Blue Sky Coffee Company roasts its beans on the farm here, and there’s an endless supply of her smooth, rich blend. Roam the gardens and pick starfruit, papaya or bananas to complete your breakfast. Later—after snorkeling or boogie boarding down at the beach—watch the jaw-dropping sunset from the cozy lanai.

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A creatively minded casa

Mérida, Mexico
Sleeps 5
In the artistic city of Mérida, this beautiful colonial-style house cleverly blends traditional architecture (high ceilings, rough stone walls, original patterned tiles) with contemporary design and pieces from Mexican artists. It makes for a super-stylish base, whether you want to plug into the local scene with its hot galleries and cool restaurants, or just hang out in the secret courtyard with its shady plunge pool.

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A coral coastal cottage

Harbour Island, Bahamas
Sleeps 10
Just a few blocks from the famous Pink Sands Beach, this four-bedroom home is decorated to match with its bubblegum-pink Smeg fridge, magenta floral fabrics, fuchsia-striped pool umbrellas and tumbling bougainvillea. There are straw hats hanging from hooks on the walls, beach bags slung on the coat stand, and deckchairs on the veranda—everything you need to relax into the rhythm of island life.

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A color-pop Bondi base

Sydney, Australia
Sleeps 16
Standing less than 100 yards from Bondi Beach, you can smell the saltwater of the breaks from this surfers’ paradise. It might be hot pink on the outside but inside there are six cool, mostly white bedrooms—making it perfect for big groups. Life here is lived outdoors: Take a morning dip at the famous Icebergs pool, drink flat whites at Porch & Parlour, or gather for dinner at the long table in the backyard.

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Pretty-in-pink Pacific views

Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Sleeps 4
Just around the bay from Playa Flamingo, this two-bedroom villa looks out to the Pacific Ocean from its clifftop perch. While its blush walls are head turning, nature is the real star here: Float in the infinity pool listening to the chatter of monkeys and birds, take a horseback ride on the beach or, in winter, spot humpback whales as they glide past on their annual migration. Don’t miss sunset from the terrace, when the sky glows purple, orange and, yes, pink.

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Fiona Kerr

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Fiona Kerr is a food-loving travel journalist and former features director at Condé Nast Traveller. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Telegraph, Elle Decoration and the The New York Times. When she gets to a new country, her first stop is usually the local supermarket.

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