While some cards give you status with their brand, that typically isn't the case with Chase. Well, I guess you can consider Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite a status? Every Chase Marriott card comes with that. But, now, you can fast track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase, though you need one of two non-Marriott cards. … [Read more...] about Fast Track to Marriott Gold Status with Chase
Travel Blogging
Contract Bargaining Begins at 19 Hawaii Hotels
Do you remember the great Marriott/Kyo-ya hotel worker strike of 2018? If so, the word that contract bargaining begins at 19 Hawaii hotels likely gives you some pause. I know it does for me. … [Read more...] about Contract Bargaining Begins at 19 Hawaii Hotels
Check Your Chase Q3 2022 Bonuses
Beyond the quarterly Freedom bonuses, Chase often offers others on the rest of their card lineup. So be sure to check your Chase Q3 2022 bonuses to see what kind of offers you've been targeted for. … [Read more...] about Check Your Chase Q3 2022 Bonuses
Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite Review
The last time I stayed in a junior suite at the Waikiki Beach Marriott was way back in the before times of 2019. This was before the pandemic and before the property completed its renovations. So I was curious to see how the refreshed Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite is. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Beach Marriott Ocean Front Junior Suite Review
Visiting the Matsui Persimmon Farm in Kula
I'm not usually a fan of persimmons. To me, they're often overly sweet, dry, and one-dimensional. However, this isn't the case with Maui persimmons, which is how we found ourselves visiting the Matsui Persimmon Farm in Kula. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Matsui Persimmon Farm in Kula
Fantastic Eats at the Honolulu Farmers Market
Oahu has seen an explosion of farmer's markets in recent years. However, some of our oldest markets are still among our best. That's why I'd like to show you all some fantastic eats at the Honolulu Farmers Market. … [Read more...] about Fantastic Eats at the Honolulu Farmers Market
Amex Devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant
I don't have the Bonvoy Brilliant card because I need another super-premium card like I need a hole in the head. But I wouldn't get it even more so now as Amex devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant. … [Read more...] about Amex Devalues the Bonvoy Brilliant
Japan Made Visiting Even More Difficult
Japan recently reopened to certain visitors. As we all know, this wasn't a full reopening, as visiting comes with numerous caveats. Apparently, that wasn't enough for them, as Japan made visiting even more difficult. … [Read more...] about Japan Made Visiting Even More Difficult
Maui Specialty Chocolates – The Best Maui Omiyage
Whenever we travel within Hawaii, there are places we always have to stop. On the Big Island, that's Two Ladies Kitchen. On the Valley Isle, it's Maui Specialty Chocolates in Kahului. … [Read more...] about Maui Specialty Chocolates – The Best Maui Omiyage
Review: Mahina and Suns Dinner
I'm a fan of Chef Ed Kenny. His mantra of local first and organic when possible has translated into outstanding cuisine, especially at his Hawaiian-local comfort place Mud Hen Water. So it only seemed right that I give Mahina and Suns dinner a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Mahina and Suns Dinner