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Picture for the Week!

Trip to Arctic to do under water photography with Olympus Digital and my designed camera housing.

 

jack Montague Fly Fishing School in Boca Grande!!!!!!
Thailand has the biggest carp in the world. Hint up to 600-pounds. This was a small one!
Wounded Warrior Project trip I made to photograph Vets catching fish in Kodiak Alaska.
Some of my African items collected in the Congo during my two year trip to the very dark continent, that’s still very dark and scary for far too many people and animals alike!
Dinner at Big Cedar Lodge, a Johnny Morris resort….

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Marker 88 Restaurant a View to Dream About and Food-Fare to Remember

Coconut Shrimp! A whole lot above the bar as far as deliciousness!
As the sun sets, cool music, relaxation with a bit of wine and a fine cooling Gulf of Mex. breeze. Paradise!
Toasting the sun and mood-both in sync of paradise found!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filet and crab. The dish was superbly crafted and I complemented the chef as a food critic and writer. The rice and beans accompaniment balanced out what was a perfect entree’. 

A Florida Keys Lobster Tail accompanied by there idea of mac and cheese. Superb!!
View from the table!

 

 

 

 

 

 

AmericanPresstravelNews-Jan. 21st,-Marker 88 Restaurant, the Florida Keys–Bob and Barb “Stopping to Smell, View and Taste the Roses.”Marker 88.”
Located on one of the few natural beaches in the Florida Keys 88 is an easygoing beachfront bar & grill showcasing local seafood & cocktails. Since 1970’s we’ve stopped here for dinner on a monthly basis. So today, judging by the fact that our premier test for a great restaurant is  “consistency” Marker 88 is terrific!

Located at M.M. 88000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, Florida 33036-305-852-9315  www.marker88.info 

APtravelnews-Saluda, NC, Lots of Great Things at and Heading From The Orchard Inn

 

Bob and Barb "On The Road Again" One of our very favorite places: The Orchard Inn. From great meals, best breakfasts ever and friendly, family caring and oriented owners; The Orchard Inn would be hard to surpass!
Bob and Barb “On The Road Again” One of our very favorite places: The Orchard Inn. From great meals, best breakfasts ever and friendly, family caring and oriented owners; The Orchard Inn would be hard to surpass! Taste of Asheville

Asheville, NC has quickly become the mecca for many things like hiking, brewing, as well as food. When people decide to spend some time in Asheville, they truly get the whole package, which is hard to come by in a smaller town. One way for the world to find out about the amazing restaurants in Asheville is to have a tasting, there is no better way to convince people than through their stomachs. So head to Asheville for the November 20th event!

 View Our Thanksgiving Package

 Special 3-night packages for rooms upstairs in the inn include: room and breakfast for 3 nights, dinners for 2 on Wednesday or Friday night and Thanksgiving Day for only $745. Click below to see even more details.

Enjoy a Meal at Newman’s Restaurant

Locals and travelers are welcome to our cozy Saluda NC restaurant, where you can enjoy the freshest and finest food this side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are also located near the towns of Asheville, Hendersonville, and Flat Rock.

Request Your Free Vacation Guide to Asheville, NC

 If you are planning a visit to the Asheville, NC area, you should request our free Vacation Guide. The Asheville/Saluda area has so many things to do for a romantic getaway, a family vacation or even a trip for “me time”, and we want to share our suggestions with you!

Simply fill out this form to download our complimentary Vacation Guide to see all that you can take advantage of in Asheville.

Our Guide covers:

  • Restaurants You Will Want To Visit Time & Again
    • Festivals & Attractions You Don’t Want To Miss
    • Outdoor Activities For All Skill Levels
    • Shopping For One-Of-A-Kind Items
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Barb looks over a map of some of the Smoky Mountain Range.
Barb looks over a map of some of the Smoky Mountain Range.
Dinners at Newman's will spoil you!
Dinners at Newman’s will spoil you!

 

 

While hiking gorgeous water features make themselves known loudly and clearly around the Saluda area.
While hiking gorgeous water features make themselves known loudly and clearly around the Saluda area.

The Orchard Inn! Eminently One of only 2 Of Our Favorite Mountain Retreats

The constant travelers!
The constant travelers!

APtravelnews-June 23rd, Saluda, NC.-An Elegant Mountain Retreat has it all; serenity, great victuals, memorable views, access to excellent outdoor venues. Well, Barb and I want to share this Inn with you! Oh, almost forgot; terrific, friendly hosts!

(800) 581-3800  website www.orchardinn.com
(828) 749-5471

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Featured Orchard Inn Events & Specials

Apple Festival in Hendersonville NC

Fun to the Core: Enjoy the Apple Festival in Hendersonville NC

If there is one thing that is well known about the North Carolina mountains is that we have some of the best apples around. Each fall, people come…Learn More

Coon Dog Day Festival

52nd Annual Coon Dog Day Festival

There are few festivals that are centered just on dogs – coon dogs, to be exact. However, the Annual Coon Dog Festival in Saluda, NC is one such…Learn More

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