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23rd Mar 2019

Family travel: You can now go glamping in Barbie’s Dream Camper IRL

Trine Jensen-Burke

Got someone living under your roof who is currently obsessed with Barbie – Life in the Dream House?

Well, then this is going to sounds like all their holiday dreams are coming true.

In honor of the iconic doll’s 60th birthday, Mattel has now launched the ultimate Barbie glamping experience.

From March to December 2019, Barbie fans who are headed to Mexico can check in to an exclusive suite at the Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe that’s been transformed into a life-sized Barbie haven.

Yes, really. The themed room, which took 20 weeks to create, is kitted out with a pink pool cabana as well as a life-sized DreamCamper and a collection of rare Barbies from the past six decades.

Sounds wonderfully OTT? It really is.

Guests enter via a special pink carpet near the front desk, where an oversized version of the doll’s famous shoe is on display. And in between hanging out by the pool or dressing up in the DreamCamper, travelers also have the option to indulge in a pink-themed menu available at hotel restaurant Madera, with dishes like heart-shaped pizzas, red velvet treats and strawberry ice cream to choose from.

“Barbie loves to travel, enjoys nature and cares about the environment, without forgoing the comfort of the most sophisticated accommodations,” says Andres Korngold, general manager of Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe.

“Travelers can now join in her dream glamping experience.”

The Barbie Room experience at Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe is available from March 7 to December 21, with prices starting at $189 per night on weekdays and $229 per night on weekends.