Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Is an Unsuspecting Traveler’s Dream — Here’s Where You Can See It Around the World

Viva Magenta is Pantone’s 2023 Color Of The Year. It can be seen in real life from Vietnam to the Netherlands.

Pantone is just like us, in the sense that they, too, are setting their intentions for the year — one filled with strength and energy. The Color of the Year for 2023 Viva Magenta is described by the company as powerful and empowering. “Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration… [It] revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint.” A year surrounded by joy and self-expression sounds like a year well spent to us.

You can also spot this shade on your travels. From luxurious to simple hotels in Dubai Salt pans on the coast of Portugal, here’s where you can find the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year around the world.

Netherlands

Here are some of the most popular and beautiful flowers. KeukenhofThe Garden of Europe, also known as Keukenhof. Keukenhof has more than seven millions blooms and is one the largest flower gardens worldwide. It is located in Lisse and covers 32 hectares. It can be reached within 30 minutes from The Hague and Haarlem or Leiden. Amsterdam. The best time to visit the Netherlands is mid-April. The peak tulip season is from mid-March to mid-May. However, the flowers bloom at their most beautiful around April. The pink tulip, a symbol of caring and good will, is perfect for us to enter the new year.

Santorini in Greece

The flight from Amsterdam. Santorini It takes less than four hours to walk the rows of multicolored Tulips and then climb the traditional blue and white houses. Greek island It will be done in no time. Bougainvillea is a favorite flower in Greece. They bloom from early spring through late fall. The Aegean Sea is the perfect backdrop for magenta flowers.

Hanoi (Vietnam)

Quang Phu Cau, on the outskirts of Hanoi, is known as one of the “incense villages.” Ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations — called Tet in Vietnam — you’ll find hundreds of bright-pink incense sticks fanned out like bouquets along the streets and courtyards. The holiday’s full name is Tet Nguyen Dan, which means “feast of the first morning.” At midnight on Jan. 31, or the last day of the old year (giao to thuaFamilies light pink-colored incense when they invite their ancestors and deities to visit. Everyone gathers together after the incense is finished to share food and wish one another a happy new Year. This cultural event is best experienced in January right before the Lunar New Year, which takes place on February 1.

Iceland

These are some of the most beautiful places in the world. northern lights The Nordic countries of Iceland (Norway, Sweden, Finland) and Norway (Sweden) all lie within or close to the Arctic Circle. Iceland The mildest of the group is more tolerant to colder temperatures, which makes it easier to enjoy the skylights and withstand the cold. Due to the longer nights and rarer pink auroras than the green, September through March are the best months for viewing the northern lights. You should make sure to have plenty of coffee, and that you are on the alert for them as they can appear anytime between dusk-dawn.

Cape Town, South Africa

The brightly colored neighborhood of Bo-Kaap, which translates to “above the Cape,” is located at the foot of Signal Hill in Cape Town. Today, the area — formerly known as the Malay Quarter — is the city’s oldest surviving residential neighborhood, as well as a historical hub of Cape Malay culture. The area is filled with mosques and homes dating back to the 1790s, including the Auwal Mosque which was built in 1794. Bo-Kaap houses South Africa’s largest collection of architecture from before 1850. The original occupants of these houses were slaves from southeast Asia. They were required to be white painted while on lease. After this rule was lifted, homes could be purchased and all were painted with vibrant colors as a symbol of joy and freedom.

Mysore in India

An Indian spice market is the best place to see a wide range of vibrant colors. Devaraja Market, located in Mysore (India) sells everything you need, including bright flowers, fresh fruits, and cones of colorful Kumkum Powder. Kumkum powder can be used in India for social and religious markings. It can also be thrown in the air during a thunderstorm. Holi. There are many ways to make this colorful powder. However, the original kumkum is made from turmeric with slaked Lime for the classic deep-red color.

Cusco, Peru

Rainbow Mountain, formerly known as Vinicunca can be found in Peru’s Andes Mountains. It feels like an attraction like this should have been there since the beginning of time. However, the snow cover was removed in 2015 and revealed the mountain’s natural colors. The rainbow-like appearance was formed by mineral sediments from the area, creating the layered hues of gold, lavender, red, and turquoise. Rainbow Mountain falls around 62 miles from Cusco’s city center, and given that it stands more than 16,000 feet above sea level, it’s recommended you spend a few days in the region getting acclimatizing to the high altitude before attempting a hike. It is best to trek between March and November. The bluest skies are from June through August.

Ria Formosa Natural Park, Portugal

A few times a year, what seems like magically, the salt pans in Portugal’s Ria Formosa Natural Park turn from their standard ocean blue-green color to a pink hue befitting Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year without any human interference. The natural phenomenon is actually caused by algae found in salt lakes. It’s the substances made from this specific algae, paired with the high salt content found in these pans, that yields this unique shade. The best part is that flamingos love the algae here and can often been seen around the salty waters between November and March.

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai

While we enjoy being surrounded in Pantone’s 2023 Year of the year in nature, the shade is also a delight in luxury. It was built on a human-made island. Dubai’s Arabian Gulf, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah fits every definition of the word luxury — and the opulent, 8,396-square-foot Royal Suite on the 25th floor takes the cake. Two-floor suite includes a marble staircase, elevator, sitting room, banquet hall and dining room. The primary bedroom is decorated in jewel tones, with everything from the sheets on the rotating canopy beds to the floor-to ceiling walls. While the bathroom isn’t painted in Viva Magenta, the stand-alone marble tub still gets an honorable mention in our book.

Cranberry Highway, Wisconsin

Wisconsin is not only known for its cheese, it also boasts miles of cranberry marts. The state actually produces approximately 60 percent of the country’s cranberries more than 50 percent of the world’s share. The Cranberry Highway runs 50 miles through these marshes, and is open to all visitors. Fall is the best time of year for cranberry harvest. It’s from late September through late October. This makes it the ideal time to enjoy the beautiful cranberry-magenta hues as well as to take part in tastings and samplings, tours and museum visits. Wetherby Cranberry Co. is one example. You can also get your own pair of waders to go into some of the towns like Warrens.

Havana, Cuba

Havana It is easily identified as one the most popular. colorful cities in the world. The streets are lined with vintage cars and old architecture in a variety of colors, including pinks, purples, reds, and even reds. This makes it a great spot for the Color of the Year. That said, getting to Cuba requires some planning — you need a tourist card (or visa), travel insurance, and a self-certification under one of 12 travel categories of authorized travel to Cuba.

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