Taos :: Vera Bradley Photo Shoot, Mavericks

Okay, so here's another photo shoot using one of our green, original interior buses. Hmmm, this causes me to ponder that perhaps we should keep at least one of our buses in it's original condition? Since Honu Li'u's name [Tardy Turtle] reflects the color of the bus, it is the obvious choice to remain yummy avocado green and in original condition. Taos, the split pea green bus pictured here is soon to be transformed into a tangerine dream.

This particular shoot took place near Maverick's [well known surf spot near Half Moon Bay, close to San Francisco]. If you haven't heard of Vera Bradley they create "stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims."

The photos from this shoot will be featured in Vera Bradley's upcoming 2010 fall catalog.

Corinne et Benoit :: St Jeannet, France :: Cali Coastal to San Francisco & Back

Corinne and Benoit came to visit from 'across the pond' as many of our guests do. This adventuresome twosome operate a charming boutique hotel with a twist in the south of France. The twist being they offer their guests a wonderful 4 day/3night sojourn... a customized personal tour of Sanit Jeannet and the surrounding area, complete with Corinne's handcrafted meals, using organic, local food products!


We are so looking forward to the day when we can sup at their table!

Corinne BENOIT et Benoit COUVREUR
The FrogS'House / L'Auberge des Baous
35 rue du saumalier
06640 St Jeannet
tél: 00 33 (0) 4.93.58.98.05
Mob : 06.28.06.80.28/06.28.06.80.29

Beth & Hilary :: Ottawa, Canada :: Desert Get-Away

Hey Bill,

I just sent you a link to some of my images.
I've also started to post about our trip.
Part one and two are up and I'll be updating with more posts over the weekend.

Thanks again - we really had an amazing time - a much needed get away. Hilary e-mailed me yesterday and the subject was "Missing Hale Pua already..."

I'm already thinking about when I want to return.

Cheers,
Beth

Sarah & Chris :: Minnesota

Hey Bill!

You beat me to the punch - been meaning to email you again to say thanks and send some pix. We have been talkin' up the turtle and the fine beaches of Cali. So yeah, thanks again!

Thanks so much for the great memories - and we definitely will look you up again if we're out that way. Maybe we'll see you in Hawaii!

Big Surfari fans,
Sarah & Chris

PS Say hi to Bleu for me!

Liz, Marshall & Kiddos :: Massachusetts

Hi Bill,

We had an amazing time, and (once I adjust to being back) I plan to document the journey thoroughly.
I took about 500 pictures, and a bit of video too. I attached my favorite shot of our son, who REALLY loved Eddie.

Everyone we encountered asked for a card, and loved the idea of renting a bus (and we have family in LA and SF).

If we get the trip into a blog, I will be sure to link to your site.

Thanks again, more to come.

Liz

The Kindt's Return Visit :: Christmas 2009

Hi Bill & Diane,

We arrived this morning at 8 am in Brussels. We had a wonderful holiday time in & with Honu Li'u. When I sorted the laundry & found a pillow cover from the VW bus. I will send it to you with the Swell Magazine where the story of our holiday last year was published "Californication". Patrick will send you next week some pictures of our last bus trip with the Honu Li'u so you can put them on your blog if you want.
Hope to see you again, in California (where we lost our heart) or in Belgium :-)

Gr, Bianca & family
The Kindt's, a family of 4 from Belgium, have spent Christmas in California for the past 2 years now, 2008 & 2009. They submitted their 2008 surf vacation story to Swell Magazine where it was published (see our VSW IN THE NEWS [PRESS] link [upper right of this page] to view the publication) in the fall of 2008. This awesome family runs a super cool business in Belgium where they teach/rent all sorts of water sports/equipment. Check out their site at TwinsClub.

Honu Li'u :: Perris Lake Photo Shoot

Honu Li'u (our tardy turtle) ventured out yet once again this last week for a photo shoot at Perris Lake. This time the shoot was for a brochure featuring some sort of medication targeting Baby Boomers.

Our buses have been in a number of shoots now and there are stock photography collections that feature our buses posted on Veer taken by BJ Formento. These collections can be purchased via Veer and BJ's site EyeCandy as well.

If you have a classic VW bus that you wouldn't mind renting out for a photo shoot please drop us a line. Keep in mind... no bus is too old or too mangled... we get all sorts of requests.

 
P.S. You can camp at Perris Lake too!

Matthew & Jessi's Wedding

January 23, 2010

This van was the beautiful close to an extraordinary day. We were driven tonight in this van following our wedding. My husband's brother drove us, and from the exterior down to the sweet ostrich interior and exhaust sweeping over us all, it was a night never to forget. We loved it all! And the best part was sharing this experience with the help of our friend Neal, driving slowly from L.A. to Santa Barbara (Dos Pueblos Ranch) to get us. My parents would be proud: the VW Van lives on forever in our hearts... Thanks so much for giving us this memory VW Guy!

Matt & Jessi

MATTHEW AND JESSI
TWO SOULS IN LOVE,
DOVETAILING HAPPINESS FOREVER

Neal 01-25-2010

Taken from the Travel Memories Journal in Nalu Imi

P.S. She was absolutely shocked and thrilled with the Vdub. Matt 01-29-2010

In a quick email sent from Matt to Bill after their Santa Barbara wedding.