Destinations Archives

We Arrive at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawaii

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Today we relax and enjoy the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Hotel on the beautiful Kohala Coast.

Dining at Merriman’s Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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…

Whales Breaching From the Patio of our Big Island Hawaii Patio

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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…

Coming Soon – The Big Island of Hawaii

Monday, March 8, 2010

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

Monday, March 8, 2010

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…

Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue in Cave Creek, Arizona

Friday, March 5, 2010

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 Visit to the Phoenix Art Museum

Friday, February 26, 2010

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…

A Visit to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Monday, February 22, 2010

We made our first visit to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show last year, and we had no idea how beautiful these Arabian horses were. As we were watching this year’s show, the announcer was instructing us that the Arabian horse is known for it distinctive head shape (it looks like a sea horse to me), its long flowing, high tail carriage, their high spirit, and their marble-hard bone structure.

A Visit to The Phoenix Symphony

Friday, February 19, 2010

When this first piece finished, I was left with a stunning example of the professionalism, and the certain skill of these musicians. I was very impressed with the clarity, and oneness of sound during some of the lighting fast arpeggios displayed in the string section. A lesser orchestra would have made certain mud of these sections. Bravo!