I've built only a few websites, the best being for a flower shop, which was fairly elaborate with a lot of pictures, but pretty well know aesthetically what people like.

I've never been to Victoria, BC, but from what my family says it's georgeous, I honestly believe that your pictures do not do it justice. Remember the only phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words". It's true, especially when your main point on your home page is the beauty of the place. I try to click on the pics and they do not get any bigger, accentuate the true beauty of this extravagence.

Also, you're slightly hiding my favorite 4 letter "f word" free! I suggest somehow placing this in the content of the first page, and possibly bringing it up a few tabs.

Also, seriously try integrating your links into your text, Lisa has done a beautiful job with this site. Work on content and really write your links into the content, draw ppl in.

Take it or leave it just a suggestion, hope it helps a little, and hopefully you take it constructively.