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, [...]

Quebec City Girlfriend Getaway for All Ages

Champagne nibbles in the

Quebec City is a fantastic spot for a girlfriend getaway. The charm of the people, the old-world atmosphere, and especially the ‘Grace of Monaco’ Suite at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac make for the perfect setting of good times, girl talk, and lots of laughter. I didn’t get a chance to overnight, but I did stop in for a girlfriend getaway cocktail gathering before a [...]