Cultivating Calm and Happiness in Your Daily Life


Whether it's a grand occasion, a devastating loss, or simply an ordinary day, there's always reasons to invite more comfort and care into your life.

We often place high value on grand events and journeys. They certainly have their importance, but there are moments when our spirit yearns for experiences that are soothing and tender to our senses.

When should you look for ways to bring in extra comfort into your life?

Well... really anytime, but here are common some examples of when people tend to search out ways to nurture themselves.

When you are:

  • Grieving
  • Experiencing a major life event
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Starting a new job
  • Getting Married
  • Wanting a break from political news
  • Experiencing a loss of a pet
  • Tired
  • Doing caregiving
  • Looking for a tranquil / restful spot
  • Experiencing a loss of a job
  • Overwhelmed with World issues
  • Expanding your family
  • Looking for more stillness in your life
  • Going through a divorce/ breakup
  • Feeling stressed
  • Replenishing your soul
  • Wanting more happiness in your life
  • Reconnecting to yourself
  • Exploring your spiritualness
  • Looking to relax
  • Living Your Life


From far away travel, to spots closer to home or even items in your own home you can find ways to bring comfort into your daily life.

Often times it can hard to think of ways to do that though. So with your help, we are highlighting different places, events, and small moments to curate time to nurture yourself.

Here you will find:

  • Places to connect with nature
  • Gentle to your senses cultural events
  • Easy ways to bring more comfort into your life

We are looking for general and specific locations recommendations!

Have a quiet spot or nurturing idea you want to recommend to our community?

Fill out the Quiet Spot form here to featured your favorites in an upcoming blog post.

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Useful Travel Terms Defined

What is Bereavement Travel?

Bereavement Travel is commonly defined as immediate travel because of the death of a loved one.

Most airline used to offer reduced airfare for Bereavement Travel. As of 2024 only a few airlines worldwide still offer a discount.

In part because there are 3rd party sites that can offer cheaper airfare.

What is a 'Griefcation' ?

This is a relatively newer term. It is used to designate travel or a vacation after a death. Where the traveler is looking for a way to process their grief in a different way than staying at home. This can be closer to home or further away it's up to the person grieving. On social media it is commonly seen as #griefcation.

What is Respite Travel or Respite Vacation?

Respite Travel is a term used for travel or vacation for family caregivers who are emotionally and/ or physically experiencing burnout. This can include anything from a few hours away from their loved to several days away.

A 2023 study suggests about 53 million Americans are doing some form of caregiving for a spouse, an elderly parent or a child with special needs. This number is only expected to grow. Which means respite travel and respite vacations are going to be more common.

What is a 'Daycation'?

A 'Daycation' is getting away from your daily routine for the day. It is typically used when someone is feeling overwhelmed or stressed.

'Daycation' is a broader vacation term but still can be beneficial for someone who is looking for quieter spots.

It might mean going to the next city over and spending a day there or maybe traveling to a spot a few hours away. Where the drive might also be considered part of the time to decompress.

What is a 'Staycation'

A 'Staycation' is about staying close to home and exploring places in your area that you may not have seen before.

'Staycation' is a broader vacation term but still can be beneficial for someone who is looking for quieter spots.

What is Sleep Tourism?

Sleep Tourism is all about getting rest and having to time to relax and recuperate. It can also called 'sleepcation', 'napcation', or 'sleep-cation'.

Sleep Tourism is a broader vacation term but can be extremely beneficial for someone who is looking for quieter spots.

There are a growing number of hotels and such who are marketing to the sleep tourism industry. Making it easier for you to find a spot to just sleep.

General Quiet Spot Suggestions

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Spots in Florida

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Spots in Michigan

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Spots in Wisconsin

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