Last week Friday, Congress and POTUS failed to meet the funding deadline, which lead to yet another shutdown. So let take a look at the partial government shutdown effects in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been on a roll opening new restaurants lately. For example, he recently opened a restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort and the Wailea Beach Marriott on Maui. Plus he now has three locations of his Eating House concept on Kauai and Oahu. But his latest restaurant is yet another new concept, this time in Kailua called Goen Dining and Bar. … [Read more...] about Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018, or as we say in the islands, Mele Kalikimaka! … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018
Apply for the Amex Gold Card NOW
The Amex Gold card is one of the best cards available today. And if you haven't applied for one yet, I can understand because, initially, I too was on the fence. But now's the time. Apply for the Amex Gold Card now before it's too late! … [Read more...] about Apply for the Amex Gold Card NOW
Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Despite my recent trip to Utah being somewhat of a hardship for me, there was a silver lining. The conference I was to attend, which was also the hotel I'd be staying at, was a Marriott. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek to be specific. A hotel, I'd learn, I have deeply conflicted feelings about. … [Read more...] about Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
World of Hyatt Qualification Adjustments
Yesterday news broke regarding Hyatt's loyalty program. Specifically, World of Hyatt qualification adjustments and Milestone Rewards are coming. And, as is usually the case nowadays, the changes are a mixture of good, bad, and strange. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt Qualification Adjustments
Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Today, Hawaiian Airlines operates primarily out of what's known as Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But that's changing on Wednesday (12/19) when Hawaiian Airlines shuffles check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
Virtually every legacy carrier in the U.S. offers a basic economy product. Some are more restrictive than others, but they're primarily there to drive additional income for the airline. And now the fare class is coming to Hawaii's hometown airline as Hawaii Airlines confirms basic economy fare is coming in 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Basic Economy Fare
Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
We're quickly ending the end of the year and Southwest tickets to Hawaii still aren't available for sale. What's the holdup? Certification. But, according to a company executive, Southwest is close to receiving ETOPS certification. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
There's no doubt the Amex Gold is a fantastic card. It provides excellent points earning power in very relevant spend categories. However, it's the pair of the card's top two categories that ultimately sold me. … [Read more...] about Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me