As Las Vegas begins to move towards reopening and welcoming guests back, one property is taking a peculiar stance - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is raising its fees. And that doesn't make a lot of sense to me. … [Read more...] about The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is Raising its Fees
Mauna Loa No Longer Largest Shield Volcano
During a recent study, the University of Hawaii determined that Mauna Loa is no longer the largest shield volcano on the planet. That title now goes to another unlikely volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. Can you guess which it is? … [Read more...] about Mauna Loa No Longer Largest Shield Volcano
Hawaii is Doing What it Needs to Do
Over the past week, there have been a lot of discussions surrounding Hawaii's response to COVID-19. And, many have been disheartening. But, know that Hawaii is doing what it needs to do. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Doing What it Needs to Do
Zippy’s Delays Las Vegas Restaurant Opening
Dear Las Vegas friends and family. You'll have to wait a little bit longer for your favorite grindz, such as Apple Napples. Thanks to the pandemic, Zippy's delays Las Vegas restaurant opening. … [Read more...] about Zippy’s Delays Las Vegas Restaurant Opening
Review: Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL
Finally, the last installment of my trip report from over a century ago in April 2019, my flight home. And, as regular readers will know, I fly Alaska. This time, that flight was Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL. … [Read more...] about Review: Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL
Most Hawaii Hotels Begin Issuing One-Time Use Keys
Last week, Hawaii lawmakers threw out some interesting quarantine enforcement ideas. Well, it appears one of those ideas is being implemented as most Hawaii hotels begin issuing one-time use keys. … [Read more...] about Most Hawaii Hotels Begin Issuing One-Time Use Keys
Hawaii Lawmakers Grapple with Visitor Violations
As far as we can tell, Hawaii has flattened the curve. So, the risk for us, now, primarily comes from outsiders. As a result, Hawaii lawmakers grapple with visitor violations of quarantine rules and how to stop them. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Lawmakers Grapple with Visitor Violations
Hawaiian FAs Approve New Contract, But…
With all the travel doom and gloom these days, there's some good news to report! Hawaiian FAs approve a new contract! Hooray! Despite this, things at Hawaiian aren't looking so good as the Airline struggles to hang on. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian FAs Approve New Contract, But…
My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
As you all know, because of the pandemic, I've had to cancel two trips (so far). But, only recently, did I cancel my last remaining flight. So, here are my airline pandemic cancelation experiences and how they compare. … [Read more...] about My Airline Pandemic Cancelation Experiences
Hawaiian Airlines Receives $654 Million in Relief Funds
In total, Hawaii businesses will receive $2.7 billion of the initial wave of COVID-19 relief funds. Of that, Hawaiian Airlines receives $654 million in relief funds, which will help keep Hawaii's largest airline afloat … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Receives $654 Million in Relief Funds