An Enchanted Evening at St. Regis Doha

An Enchanted Evening at St. Regis Doha

St. Regis Doha Qatar

Doha, Qatar hadn’t really been on my radar for leisure travel, but when the invitation arrived from Qatar Airways to attend their media event announcing their chef ambassadors and new premium cabin menu, I couldn’t say no. The experience itself was unbelievable for me because 1. I never even thought of traveling to the Middle [...]

Relaxing Retreats

Relaxing Retreats

Wine glass at Houmas House (c) Shannon Hurst Lane

I’ve been on a mission to find some of the most peaceful retreats and destinations spas around North America. I’ve also been fortunate to visit a good many of these places during the course of my travels over the past decade.  Here are few places that stand out for me. El Monte Sagrado in Taos, [...]

Innovative Viking Outdoor Cooking School to Open at Hilton Capitol Center in Baton Rouge

One of my favorite hotels along the Mississippi River and my favorite in the city of Baton Rouge is the Hilton Capitol Center. It’s an historic property that breathes legends of Louisiana politics and the charm of Louisiana’s capitol city, welcoming visitors with a charm that is only Baton Rouge. One thing we have perfected [...]

Top Resorts for a Couples Retreat in Bora Bora

Top Resorts for a Couples Retreat in Bora Bora

St Regis Bora Bora

I don’t know about you, but every time I see that funny commercial for the movie Couples Retreat starring Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, I want to pack up and head to a tropical resort. Yes, the movie itself looks funny, in a cheesy way, but the setting is to-die for. The question is, where [...]