December 2010 - Happy Holidays to all

Wanted to wish all a happy holiday season and all the best for the new year!

Blessings to all....

Michael

Deutsche Vermoegens Beratung - Villa Sonoma - Villa Kenwood -2010

November - letzte Tour mit der DVB.

Hatte das Glueck viele Stadtrundfahrten mit den super netten Menschen von der DVB dieses Jahr zu fuehren.

Alles war super hoffe das selbe fuehr 2011.

Wuensche alles alles gute.

Viva Villa Sonoma und Villa Kenwood.

Ciao

Michael

The Bolders Resort Arizona - November 1-8 - 2010

Hello all..here in Arizona!

Julie Crandall  - Morley Team ...program Liquidnet ...

http://www.liquidnet.com/

Really like this client they are so much fun ;)

We were here 5 years ago ..man time flys ...so here we are again this in a place of peace and beauty ...so many stars at night amazing ... you can see the link below if you like ...wow...so much fun !

Michael G. and me at the front door doing departures ..last day !!!

http://www.theboulders.com/photo_gallery_new/photo_gallery.cfm?LINKTOGO=resort1&screen=off

It was in the 80ties today so warm ..man the sun feels good ..back in SF on the 8th and than staying home for the winter .I think something may pop up ,,,ahhh                                        

Desert Garden

View from the Sunset Point ..way up high

Thataway >>>>>>>>>

Who is the ASS....???




Yes this is the way it goes in Cowboy land ......

Ciao to all .....love Michael

GO GIANTS _ THE MISFITS ...FEAR THE FREAK!!! November 3rd - 2010

MISFITS ...that tells you everything..."got to love them" we can not all be boxed in...!!!!




SAN FRANCISCO -- A team barely anyone thought could win and a city that had been questioning whether it would ever become champions hosted a party unlike any other Wednesday, as the city of San Francisco and the Giants together celebrated being 2010 World Series champions. 

More than one million people crowded Market Street, surrounding streets and City Hall, as the Giants paraded from the corner of Montgomery and Washington to Civic Center Plaza in front of legions of fans who waited 52 years to see this sight come true.

After 52 years of waiting, the Giants did just that Monday night with a 3-1 in in Game 5, bringing San Francisco its much-awaited World Series championship with a dominating 4-1 Fall Classic victory over Texas.

Never big on Baseball ...but this changes everything ...yeahhh!

                                                               GO GIANTS !!!

Day of the Dead - 2010 - SF ...rocks!

(Dia de los Muertos) is an annual Meso-American holiday dedicated to honoring ancestors and loved ones now gone and a celebration of the continuity of life and the community.
Conceptually, Dia de los Muertos is a hybrid, owing its origins to both prehispanic Aztec philosophy & religion and medieval European ritual practice.
On All Soul's Eve, Day of the Dead, November 2nd, there will be a Ritual Procession which has become the largest in the continental U.S.


This is a grear Procession ....no one should miss ....another San Francisco unique event.
 
...thinking of my Antepassados - Ancestors ...may your soul be well .
 

 
 
 Great art - great colours and costumes....
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
   
 
The best tour was with Jean Feilmoser Certified Tour Guide SFTGG  ..last year 2009 - had a super time ...was really a great experience !

Deutsche Vermoegens Beratung - Villa Sonoma - Villa Kenwood -2010

Deutsche Vermoegens Beratung ..wow super Menschen auss dem Deutschen Land  muss wirklich sagen so viel spass mit jeder Gruppe ..alle 10 Tage yeahhhh!

Hallo an alle bis jetzt leider keine Zeit den Blog mit neunen Fotos Daten und Bilder zu posten..wird aber noch kommen ..diesen Winter totaler update was in diesem jahr so loss wahr.

Ciao an alle ...

Michael

September - 2010

Lots of local work in SF with many different groups and clients - will post pics later this year and recap on all that happend ...happy travels and be well all of ou wonderful people !! ;)
Love

Michael

Hazen Family Visit - August 24-29, 2010

Welcome to San Francisco ...
Here we are day one - August 24th ..yeah ...just arrived in SF - Chris and Beth Hazen ...it's hot ...must be 90 degrees or more what a perfect day to arrive in this beautiful city- the whole family is coming in to celebrate Beth's birthday ...Twin Peaks was awesome ...but here we are ..you know were " the 7 sisters. painted ladies ...
Alamo Square, after this off to Fisherman's Wharf.

Thanks to Laurie Seibert for this referral - such nice people ....(:

August 27th
After Jordan ...of course the best !
Saucal Winery - this is were we had our special  picnic....life is good, bread,cheese, olives, figs, fruit, wine what more is needed ...ahhhh.

Chris, Larry, Beth and Natalie ....perfect thank you for a wonderful day and for being such perfect guest.

On we go through the Alexander Valley over to Calistoga ...45 minute drive through the wonderful wine country.


                                                                                                                                                                          Ehlers was the Hazen's next choice ..such class and  truly the best... think Larry enjoyed buying wine and taking it all in.



Last but not least Domain Chandon...for the bubbly ...yeahhh!



Grand finale ...Golden Gate Bridge - Marine Headland overview and well Lombard Street ...just got to do it and finish of strong ...was a super day for all ...
Thank you Hazen family for a super week and for being who you are ...


All the best and be well ....love Michael

June - July - ATI, AMERICAN TOURS INTERNATIONAL

ATI  - American Tours International- Thank you Marlies for all the referrals and work you send my way ....hope to see you soon ! (:

Michael

Great Pacific Tour Company - Wine Tour

Ahh ..the Wine Country ...going to Viansa, Cline, Jacuzzi lunch at the Swizz Hotel and Domain Chandon as  "Gran Finale" ...looks like a pretty god day ...yeahhh!

WORLD CUP - Die Deutsche Elf ....German World Cup Team ... has to be 3rd place...

Just saw the replay of the game, Spain played well so did Germany, could have gone either way ....but Spain got it ...so congrats ....we can get the Bronze ...still !~!!

South Africa Rocks ...love the noise ..haha!

Great Pacific Tour Company- Mandarin Oriental, Mexican Incentive Travel Agents

Private Charter City Tour, the client  Mandarin Oriental we had to maneuver around the fog ...went to Sausalito were there was sun ....client had a super time on the tour and here in SF.


It's good to have work ...summer rocks!

Hasta Pronto

Michael

Kuoni Destinations

Two days of airport arrivals for 1300 just like the old days!
Client was Thrivent Financial, great group! We did a great job "US" the local Kuoni SF DMC team at the airport and the hotel to facilitate the inbound move and welcome the travelers to San Francisco, they will have a great incentive program here and really enjoy our wonderful city!
Next, Wine Country Tour on Saturday ...yeahhh!\

Life is good !

Bel Destino Private Charter & Tours - July 4th come and gone

Hello all ...had a super week and some visitors from Saginaw MI, the Pumfords, Dawn, Matt, Andrew, Shawn...had a great time with them, boys here in Music Camp, yeah,,the next rock band !
We saw a lot City, Muir Woods, Wine Country and  much more ...this is the second summer visit Dawn and Andrew were here last year ...thanks for a great time ..and the business see you in Michigan some day. (:
Thank you Laurie Seibert for the recommendation and getting us hooked up!
Hope to see you all next year !!!
Have a great summer!!
Michael

Bel Destino Private Charter & Tours - Four Seasons, Ritz and Fairmont ..thank you!

Well, it has been a good month had a few clients from some top hotels in SF and was able to do what I do best make people happy and show them a good time here in San Francisco and the Wine Country (:
Life is Good!

ATI - Italians - Cral Ospedale Faenza - Che Bravi ...! Muir Woods and Sausalito ...

Muir Woods and Sausalito...
Alora - oggi giro bosco ....partenza ore 8:30 all bosco Muir e poi a Sausalito...bella la vita !




Viva la natura ....

Mama quando son alti questi...!

Sausalito ...Portofino della Baia ....che amore !~

ICC - Miami - Germans - Volendam Holland America Line ...Cruise Ship 14-15-16

All aboard all the ships are comming in at the moment ..boy this brings back memories use to work on one of these ..well a while back in the 80ties ...they where so much smaller than...'
Anyway city tours and departure transfer for the groups from the VOLENDAM ..going home back to German Land !!! Tschuess....haha

Not bad to cruise around a bit on....yeahh (:














Such is the good life and all that food ..hmmmm!

GPT CITY TOUR ..11 am city tour the best ....

Had  3 people from Scotland and England ..nice couple traveling with their mom ...82 years old, how cool ! She had worked on the Queen Mary in thew 50ties and they came to do a visit in LA to see ship and travel around a bit such nice people ....just shows you it's not all about the bling..yeahh!

This was the part and coolest view of the day....GPT rocks, you can go and do what you really want as a guide !

Andy got to love the man !!

Ciao

JR Travel Concepts

JR Travel Concepts ...Celebrity Cruise Ship, was a bit challenging to get out of pier 35 but after that we did have a good tour ....great group ...Germans...soooo nice !

The travelers dream ...unpack ones and relax ..yeahhh!

Twin Peaks rocks!!

Wow what a city ....you could  "leave your heart somewhere outhere" hmmmmm 

Chevrolette - Chicago - Lombard Westin - May 5-7th 2010

Well, here we are in Chicago, working for Morley Companies, yes its a 5 city Chevy program about new and exiting stuff that is happening with the Chevy Brand ..yeahhh.

Working with some of my favorite trip directors and Jack Morton - the gurus of production.... Chicago...thought it to be warmer ..but not ..pretty windy!!!

Hotel and staff excellent good for a meeting and shopping close by, property just 3 years old ..!

GPT - Bachelor - ette - 911

Bachelor - ettte - 911.. ohhh boy ! I  tell you looks good does'nt it?
Was a challenging day ...due too? ..yes the alcohol.
Had to change this post - into something nicer, so here it goes. I wish all these ladies the best may they find what they need - best wishes to the bride !

Tres Agaves ..Viva Mexico !!

Tres Agave - SF - IVI mixer ..so much fun
GPT - Andy, Anja and Susanne ..yeahh
Benchmark,,,Garry Hallinan ..super event

VIVA MEXICO >>>>>>>>

Front of building ...





Ok ..still missing the photos of that night ..Anja has them !!
On to the Hilton DT...Imperial Suite ..check it out http://www.emarketing360.com/hilton/CA/SFOH/java/hs04c.html
Hanging out wit h Curt ...yes he made it happen ...still waiting for pics from Anja!

Ciao

San Francisco - Home again ... a week or so, doing what I like best ..TOURS !

Back from Cabo - 22nd on, working locally in and around SF.
Great Pacific Tour Company ..always good to work for and with you...!

Jacuzzi Winery - Great wines and olive oil tasting ..what a spot
The Olive Press Olive Oil Tasting Room and Gift Shop in SONOMA, California, is dedicated to anything and everything having to do with olives and olive oil. You’ll find many unique and distinctive items for gift giving and for your own home. For the chef, award winning California extra virgin olive oils are offered for tasting and purchase. Assorted jars of tapenades, cured olives, olive oil crackers and other tasty delicacies and a wide variety of olive themed ceramics, baskets, books, table linens and olive oil storage containers are offered. 


Cline Family Winery !

Well .here you go this is proof ...this guy looks like all the people where I come from ..family ..haha
This was taken by one of my favorite couples  The Hunters ...so much fun ..

This is how people look like where I come from..Alsace ...no kidding !!!

  Life is Good!!!!












Larson Family Winery.. one of a kind ~!



Sonoma - Birthplace of the Republic of California ...1846
This is the best place to have lunch and explore some of the finest specialty shops and
or just relax and forget time ...


Domain Chandon ...Yes, truly a treat as our Grand Finale!

Final Audi Dinner ..at  "Mona Lisa Restaurant"..WOW - The views are just amazing ...!!!

Julie Crandall and me ..yeahhh

Ok ..looking out at the arches ...

This is the brick oven at Mona Lisa ..big enough ...hmmm

Me and Buddha ..so want to be there ,,,still searching ! (:

This is the one ..the enlightened one !!!

Love and Peace ...

Audi 2010 - Los Cabos ..viva Mexico

Mi Casa Restaurant - Cabo San Lucas !!.The best Mexican experience in Cabo truly authentic....everyone loved it and the food ..hmm!

You have to come and experience this ....viva!

The decoration and art are just so much fun ~

Dia de los muertos ...historia de la fiesta y mucho mas....great !



How can you come this far without going to Cabo Wabo

~ CABO WABO  ~

Wow it’s been 20 years since the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico opened.  To celebrate this milestone, rock and roll legend and Cabo Wabo founder, Sammy Hagar will be throwing a 20th anniversary celebration.  Released today was the following message from the Redrocker:


Cantina Anniversary!!

     Well here we where ...the Audi Group and Sammy..yeahh baby!

Audi and gang on the Canopy Tour ...yeah no idea what was coming !

Ok, going down several hundred feet...shhhh, I am smiling now but that repel made my heart go in my throat .

So much for my dream jumping out of a airplane ..hmmm

 Here we are this is the real deal ...man oh man ..so glad to get to the bottom ..

The Audi group rocks ...we all did this, sure something to remember !!!

Ok, this is a little easier ..just flying over canyons ..

Ahhh..feel like a bird with a helmet ..haha!

Audi  Group rock on !!!!

(:

Audi 2010 - Los Cabos ..viva Mexico

Today all guest are out on escursions, Deep Sea Fising, Baja Buggy,Catamaran-Snorkle Tour...working the desk with Adrian  Aquilar Sanches who is also one of Baja's top private Protection Specialist and Body Guards of Baja and beyond http://www.travelsafe.org/
or travelsafe@hotmail.com

IVI is our DMC, Arcenio Villanueva is the manger and has done a super job. The IVI staff is great very professional and of course always on top of things ..great job thanks to Arcenio and  the Team.

Tonight we are going to Mi Casa for the group dinner and a stop at Cabo Wabo.....yeahhh!

AUDI 2010 - Los Cabos ...Viva Mexico

We had the first arrivals today ...7 total guest and Nancy C. of course ...so good to see Nancy again... she is such a wonderful client, really a pleasure and just so nice to all of us.

Will again be a super program ..looking forward to tomorrow but first the famous client dinner were we go over all the details of the program and who has which duty ..this time the "Office" was the chosen location ...make perfect sense...

 The super Morley Team and our client Nancy C.