Sarento's, or "Top of the I" has long been a Waikiki fine dining fixture. However, soon the restaurant will be no more. At the end of the month, the top of the Ilikai restaurant closing will mark the end of an era. … [Read more...] about Top of the Ilikai Restaurant Closing
Diamond Head State Monument Closures
The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail is my favorite hike, but the most popular hike on Oahu is Diamond Head. And to keep it safe, Diamond Head State Monument closures will begin next week. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Closures
Magic Island – Honolulu’s Urban Oasis
As I often say, the biggest complaint I hear about Oahu is that about its urban landscape and crowds. But, as a local, I think Oahu has a nice balance of scenes. Case in point: Magic Island. … [Read more...] about Magic Island – Honolulu’s Urban Oasis
Island Air Retires Final ATR
While most of us had Labor Day off, the airlines continued to fly. And here in Hawaii, one reached a significant milestone: Island Air retires final ATR-72 from its fleet. … [Read more...] about Island Air Retires Final ATR
Review: Eating House 1849 Waikiki
A while back I tried Roy's Waikiki for the first time. I. DID. NOT. LIKE. IT. So I was apprehensive about trying Eating House 1849. … [Read more...] about Review: Eating House 1849 Waikiki
Waikiki Cooking Classes
Did you know that there are Waikiki cooking classes put on by the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Arts Program? … [Read more...] about Waikiki Cooking Classes
Hawaii Transient Accommodation Tax Increase
A special session of the Hawaii Legislature is underway. And the main topic is a Hawaii transient accommodation tax increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Transient Accommodation Tax Increase
Review: Lanikai Pillbox Hike
Yesterday I discussed my favorite Oahu hike, the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail. So today I'll be going over another great Oahu hike: the Lanikai Pillbox Hike. … [Read more...] about Review: Lanikai Pillbox Hike
Review: Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail
Last week I wrote a post about viewing the solar eclipse in Hawaii. And it was then that I realized I haven't written about the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail. … [Read more...] about Review: Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail
Earn 10x HawaiianMiles This Weekend
Earn 10x HawaiianMiles this weekend on shopping and dining at the International Market Place. … [Read more...] about Earn 10x HawaiianMiles This Weekend