Dining at Merriman’s Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii
Merriman’s Waimea Hawaii is a perennial favorite when combing restaurant awards for the Islands of Hawaii, with Chef/Owner Peter Merriman being a three-time finalist in the prestigious James Beard Awards for Best Chef, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. We walked in the door just before the restaurant opened, and found the staff reviewing the night’s menu [...]
Whales Breaching From the Patio of our Big Island Hawaii Patio
A whale breaches. This was shot from our patio on the Big Island of Hawaii. Stay tuned for great adventures, tips, and fun!
We Arrive on the Big Island of Hawaii
For 11 days we will be sharing our adventures of the Big Island of Hawaii. We will be sharing where to stay, where to eat, and what to do, as well as providing you with beautiful photographs and video. Hit one of the “Connect with us Buttons” to stay tuned. This was the view when [...]
We Guest Post for the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau Website
We just completed our very first guest post, and we did it for the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau Website. Go check out our video/photographs of our recent hike on the Tom’s Thumb Trail in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Coming Soon – The Big Island of Hawaii
We are currently putting together our plans for a destination trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Use the “Connect with Us” tools to stay informed.
Visiting the Arizona Renaissance Festival
Arizona Renaissance Festival – We have never been to a Renaissance Festival, and therefore had no idea what to expect. Several of our friends inquired as to whether we were going to dress up for the event. That comment made we wonder what I might be getting myself into. Nonetheless, the photographer in me saw [...]
Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, Arizona is a cowboy town. Cowboys like their barbecue, and Chef Bryan Duley (pictured with Carol) serves up some foot-stompin’, gun shootin’ good barbecue! It was a Thursday night when we visited Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue, and the minute we walked in the door we could tell that we were in for a [...]
Senate Passes New Bipartisan Travel Promotion Act
I read somewhere recently that travel is the largest economic stimulus in the world. Evidently, world-wide dollars spent on travel dwarf any other measurable economic impact. In an effort to create a national campaign to tap into these massive dollars, our Washington representatives have put forth the Travel Promotion Act for President Obama to sign. [...]
A Visit to the Phoenix Art Museum
The Phoenix Art Museum is a wonderful place to spend the day, and in our view, one of the top ten attractions in the Greater Phoenix Area. The Phoenix Art Museum is: “The Southwest’s premier 203,000- square foot destination for world-class visual arts. Here you will be immersed in culture while viewing popular exhibitions that [...]
It’s Official: Vacations Change Your Life
A British travel report released today states that live-changing decisions often emanate from vacation time away. The report shows “over 50% of all life changing decisions are put into action following a decision made on a holiday, proving that holidays can change a person’s life.” From the Kuoni report: “The 24-page report reveals that the [...]
