The International Market Place Restaurant Week 2019 kicks off today! All restaurants at the central Waikiki shopping center are participating with deals and even a few special menus. … [Read more...] about International Market Place Restaurant Week 2019
Development of Atlantis Hawaii is Moving Forward
It's been a while since we last heard of Ko Olina's planned Atlantis Resort. But recent news reports states that, yes, development of Atlantis Hawaii is moving forward. … [Read more...] about Development of Atlantis Hawaii is Moving Forward
Zippys Restaurant is Coming to Las Vegas
That's right. A year after first announcing their intent to open a Vegas location, it's now official. Zippys restaurant is coming to Las Vegas! … [Read more...] about Zippys Restaurant is Coming to Las Vegas
Consider Booking Through Credit Card Portals
I talk about transferring credit card points a lot. But you should also consider booking through credit card portals too. Here's why. … [Read more...] about Consider Booking Through Credit Card Portals
Review: Mahina and Suns Brunch
I'm a big fan of Chef Ed Kenny. His mantra is local first, organic when possible, and always with Aloha. And his newest restaurant brings that style into Waikiki. So let's checkout Mahina and Suns brunch. … [Read more...] about Review: Mahina and Suns Brunch
Coco Palms Project Grinds to a Halt
The long-stalled attempt to re-open Kauai's iconic Coco Palms hotel hit yet another snag. But this time, the circumstances are much worse. That's because the Coco Palms project grinds to a halt with no clear resolution in sight. … [Read more...] about Coco Palms Project Grinds to a Halt
Bonvoyed! Certificates are Not Valid on Points Advance
Did you make a Points Advance reservation with the intention of applying a credit card certificate to it? Well, guess what? You can't! Marriott told me certificates are not valid on Points Advance reservations. … [Read more...] about Bonvoyed! Certificates are Not Valid on Points Advance
Southwest Has Very Strong Ambitions in Hawaii
I knew Southwest Airlines would put up a fight when entering the Hawaii market. But this image clearly shows that Southwest has very strong ambitions in Hawaii. SAVAGE!! … [Read more...] about Southwest Has Very Strong Ambitions in Hawaii
Review: Ice Monster Hawaii
Shave ice as we know it in Hawaii is based on the Japanese kakigori, which was brought over by plantation workers. But a new Taiwanese-style of shave ice is gaining popularity, and Ice Monster Hawaii is the best of these. … [Read more...] about Review: Ice Monster Hawaii
Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
In the face of what's going to be its most difficult year in a long time, Hawaiian Air adds SFO frequency. Plus, Hilton Grand Vacations announces sales timelines for its two new Hawaii properties. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales