What’s Your Travel Aesthetic?

Whether you gravitate toward a Barbiecore vacation or a coastal getaway, finding your travel niche is important and lets you experience the best of each destination and hotel. Not sure what your travel aesthetic is? Here are some popular travel aesthetics that just might suit you:

Drift © Erin Ferinblatt

Coastal Cowgirl

Defined as a laidback, beachy essence of a coastal grandma with a Western spin, this vibe exudes Palm Springs, California. Take a dreamy desert getaway to Palm Springs and stay at Drift where you can channel your inner coastal cowgirl. At Drift, trendy desert styles with Baja roots create a calming environment through neutral tones and timeless décor. Cowgirl elements continue at the hotel’s on-site, Baja-inspired restaurant Maleza, as well as in details like fire pits, cacti plants, resort-style pool with cabanas, yoga mats and views of the San Jacinto mountains.

© Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Corporate Girl

Are you a well-traveled person who prefers a modern and sophisticated destination? It might come as no surprise New York City is the ultimate hub for the corporate traveler with distinct fashions, trendy culinary experiences and well-designed hubs. Just steps away from the city’s top attractions is Tempo by Hilton Times Square, a new property opening this August. As the first of Hilton’s contemporary global lifestyle brand, this property sets a new standard for business travel with spacious guestrooms, each with a dedicated Get Ready Zone featuring a large desk, illuminated mirror and stocked minibar. The hotel will also boast nine wellness-themed rooms complete with a Peloton bike, yoga mat and Therabody products. On-site restaurant Highball invites guests to dine on its terrace overlooking Times Square before transforming into a swanky cocktail lounge by night.

© The Don CeSar

Barbiecore

If you find yourself gravitating toward pink-themed, vibrant destinations, look no further than St. Petersburg Beach’s Don CeSar, also known as The Pink Palace. This iconic pink hotel opened at the height of The Great Gatsby era in 1928 and has drawn travelers ever since. Considered a real-life Barbie dream house, staying at this hotel means lounging by the beach, sipping on a strawberry daquiri, enjoying the hotel’s exclusive rosé poolside and sleeping in its luxurious guestrooms and suites.

The Crossroads Inn © Sera Petras Photography

Cottage Core

Some like to celebrate simple living in the countryside, where the line between indoor and outdoor living is nearly nonexistent. In Charlottesville, Virginia, you’ll find The Crossroads Inn at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, a simple but luxurious property. Book at stay at the Inn’s early 19^th-century Pippin Cottage, the original cooking kitchen for the Inn. The recently restored cottage spans two floors and features a spacious bedroom, bath, kitchen, living area and private deck overlooking the vineyard and hills. Near the inn, enjoy a variety of wine tastings and cooking classes or choose to sip on tasty wine and indulge in fresh dishes in room while living your cottage dreams.

© High Hill

Tomato Girl

Do Mediterranean vibes appeal to you? You know, the breezy, casual spots exuding the ultimate out-of-office energy? At High Hill in Piney Woods, Texas, you can stay in this quiet hideaway and experience a rejuvenating retreat. Located on a 175-acre farm and resort community, High Hill embraces slow living with its Mediterranean-inspired vacation rentals and cottages, vineyards, farm-to-table restaurant and gardens with an abundance of summer produce (including, of course, tomatoes). Whether you go on a sunset walk, read a book poolside or enjoy a picnic in the pasture, High Hill is the place to be for tomato girls.

© The Dupont Circle Hotel

Quiet Luxury

Don’t think we forgot about those of you who like to be in the middle of a busy destination but still have access to quiet sanctuaries! In Washington, D.C., The Dupont Circle Hotel welcomes travelers who resonate with the quiet luxury travel aesthetic. These travelers like chic and understated vibes exuding a quiet confidence, and this 5-star property does just that with a Mid Century-inspired cocktail lounge and Michelin-recommended restaurant serving European-style fare. The hotel boasts nine penthouse-level suites, including the grand penthouse suite, which spans 3,000 square feet with two bedrooms, an in-room bar, heated outdoor terrace with firepit and views of the Capitol.