A Site Visit and Dinner at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel ~ Hawaii, the Big Island - In 1960 Hawaii’s Governor William Quinn invited American venture capitalist Laurance S. Rockefeller to visit the Big Island and scout beachfront sites for potential resorts. A noted conservationist and lover of the outdoors, Mr. Rockefeller believed that buildings should conform to, not intrude on, beautiful [...]
Snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii, the Big Island
As a matter of rule, we don’t talk about activities on our site that we have not personally experienced. However, in our minds, this is likely the best snorkeling on Hawaii, the Big Island, and we were shut out by a severe thunderstorm. ACK! Located just 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua Bay is a [...]
Our Magical Stay at Kona Village Resort on Hawaii, the Big Island
Kona Village Resort ~ Kailua Kona, Hawaii – We have been privileged to stay in some of the world’s best resorts over the course of the last year. However, with the Kona Village Resort, we have found a property that we both would easily put in our top handful of properties. Imagine a thatch-roofed bungalow [...]
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation in Kona, Hawaii
Tucked in the thick rainforest of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation is an award-winning coffee producer where we enjoyed a lovely afternoon tour and learned all about Kona coffee.
A Sunny Morning at the Waimea Town Market
Waimea Town Market ~ Waimea, Hawaii, The Big Island – When The Roaming Boomers® are traveling, you can count on us to scope out the local farmers’ markets. One of our favorites on Hawaii, the Big Island, is the Waimea Town Market which happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This small market [...]
Get Up Close and Personal with the Chefs at Southwest Bistro in the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
On Tuesday through Saturday evenings, the Southwest Bistro offers Wine Me Dine Me, a wonderful experience that takes diners on a culinary adventure. Top-notch chefs wowed us with four courses that were carefully paired with tequila and wine. Because the chefs determine the menu each night, we had no idea what delights were in store for us. The surprise factor only enhanced the evening!
Eddie V’s Scottsdale Quarter
Eddie V’s Scottsdale Quarter – We absolutely love fresh fish, and Eddie V’s has been a staple in our Scottsdale dining regime for nearly a decade.
We Visit Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California
Alcatraz Island ~ San Francisco, California – San Francisco is one of our favorite towns, but it was only during our last trip that we finally made the trip across the channel to Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz Island is now part of the National Park Service, and you get to the island via Alcatraz Cruises, a [...]
Cafe Trieste is Espresso With North Beach San Francisco Beatniks
Cafe Trieste ~ San Francisco, California – Over a half a century ago, Giovanni Giotta brought his family to America, and in 1956 “Pappa Gianni” brought his “old world” techniques and gave the west coast its first cup of espresso at his Cafe Trieste. Cafe Trieste immediately became popular with the Italian residents of San [...]
We’re Gaga Over San Francisco’s Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee ~ San Francisco, California – When we were preparing our trip to San Francisco, we went to our vast network of subscribers, fans, and friends to inquire about must see/do types of things. Immediately percolating from the crowd were euphoric commendations for Blue Bottle Coffee. Please understand, these were not just folks [...]
