Waimea Canyon on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is often called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific." I do not really agree with the comparison but if it helps get visitors to this amazing place than I am OK with the description. Located on the west side of the Island it is an easy drive from the … [Read more...]
Located on the Gila River Indian Community the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass is a unique resort owned by the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh tribes. The resort was designed to reflect the culture of the Indian community that owns it. I was amazed at the attention to detail that was put into the design from … [Read more...]
I found a relaxing oasis in the middle of a big city and it is called The Hermosa Inn. It is a small luxury boutique hotel located in the Phoenix suburb of Paradise Valley, Arizona. The Inn was originally built as a home and studio by western artist Lon Megargee. From it's beginning as a studio it … [Read more...]
This month marks the 20th anniversary of my first trip to Europe. That was the first time that I needed a passport because back then you did not need one to travel to Canada or Mexico. How things have changed! At that time I did not know much about Europe other than what I had studied in some … [Read more...]
Park Guell was designed by Antoni Gaudi and was originally part of a housing development. The development was owned by Eusebi Güell who Gaudi worked with on many projects. Construction on the property began in 1900 but by 1914 only two houses were completed. As a housing development it was a failure … [Read more...]