I'm always on the lookout for unique dining experiences - especially those unique to specific locations. Well, a recent Na'au Hilo + PAI Honolulu collab dinner presented exactly that kind of experience. It was an opportunity to, literally, taste Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner
Which Airline Was Most On-Time in 2019?
Apparently, the figuring which airline was most on-time in 2019 is big business. Two companies compiled data to answer this question but, somehow, drew different conclusions. … [Read more...] about Which Airline Was Most On-Time in 2019?
Review: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District
After hitting all our major sites in Seattle, we headed for Oregon, which is someplace my grandparents had never been to. And, for our base of operations while there, I chose the Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District. … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District
Hawaii National Parks Increased Their Entry Fees
If you're visiting one of Hawaii's National Parks this year, know that two Hawaii National Parks increased their entry fees on New Year's Day. … [Read more...] about Hawaii National Parks Increased Their Entry Fees
Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
For our flight back to Oahu, we flew Southwest Flight 1470. And while both flights were mostly the same, the ground experience was, well, drastically different. Not in a good way either, might I add. … [Read more...] about Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2019
Well, another year has come and gone. So, I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2019. Believe it or not, we're actually having "winter weather" here in the form of Hawaiian snow (rain). … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2019
Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
As I said in my intro post, my recent visit to Seattle was to complete my grandfather's aviation adventures there. So, revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle was a priority, as he had never been there. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Museum of Flight Seattle
Honolulu Airport Concession Workers Are on Strike
The Honolulu Airport concession workers are on strike, shutting down virtually all food and beverage vendors at the airport during one of the busiest travel times of the year. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Airport Concession Workers Are on Strike
2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings
The Diet Detective does an annual study on the healthfulness of airline catering. And, in its 2019 in-flight food nutrition ratings, Alaska Airline scored among the best, while Hawaiian came in near the bottom. … [Read more...] about 2019 In-Flight Food Nutrition Ratings