After walking around the Alamo and Riverwalk, it was time for lunch. A buddy of mine used to live in San Antonio, so I turned to him for dining recommendations. And for course, his recommendation was to get out of downtown San Antonio and head to the Smoke Shack. … [Read more...] about Review: Smoke Shack San Antonio
The Alamo + San Antonio Riverwalk
Day 2 in San Antonio was my first full day in the city. Later that day would be my conference registration and opening. But, since I had the morning free, I decided to head out and explore a little. And to start, I headed over to the Alamo. … [Read more...] about The Alamo + San Antonio Riverwalk
Hawaiian Airlines Brand Refresh
May Day (May 1st) is Lei Day in Hawaii. And traditionally, Hawaiian Airlines has chosen Lei Day to unveil new iterations of its brand. Which is exactly what happened yesterday. For the first time in 16 years, a Hawaiian Airlines brand refresh was unveiled to the world. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Brand Refresh
Hawaii Airlines Forge New Partnerships
Hawaii's two largest locally-based airlines have been busy building new business. Both Hawaiian Air and Island Air have been busy growing their fleets and route networks. But now, both these Hawaii Airlines forge new partnerships to continue to diversify their growth. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Airlines Forge New Partnerships
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana San Antonio
Pizza isn't the first thing you'd think eating of when visiting Texas. But, thanks a bourbon hunting adventure and a TV show, it's what I ate my first night. But ordinary pizza this is not, this is Dough Pizzeria Napoletana. … [Read more...] about Dough Pizzeria Napoletana San Antonio
Haleakala National Park Restricting Tour Operations
There's no doubting that Haleakala National Parking is an amazing place to visit. Its unique landscape, unparalleled sunrise/sunset views, and unique floral and fauna make it a visitor magnet. But, the park has been grappling with overcrowding and began implementing crowd control policies last year. Now, another is coming: Haleakala National Park Restricting Tour Operations. … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park Restricting Tour Operations
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
The purpose of my visit to San Antonio was to attend a conference. And, of course, since the conference took place at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, this is where I stayed. If I were traveling for leisure, though, I likely wouldn't have chosen this hotel. … [Read more...] about San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
American Airlines LAX-SAT Embraer E175
My journey to San Antonio continues! Following my first flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles, I had one more flight to the Lone Star State. And believe it or not, but this flight would represent a few firsts for me. … [Read more...] about American Airlines LAX-SAT Embraer E175
Waikiki Yokocho Gourmet Restaurant Alley
Good food, especially at decent prices, can be difficult to find in tourist districts. It doesn't matter if you're in Times Square, San Antonio, Anaheim, or Waikiki, there's a lot of bad to be had. But that doesn't mean all your dining options in these areas are bad. Waikiki especially has been getting better in recent years. And of one my favorite spots to grab a bite in … [Read more...] about Waikiki Yokocho Gourmet Restaurant Alley
Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is one of the newest hotels in Waikiki. And while there have been many new hotels opening recently in Waikiki, the Hyatt Centric is one of the few full-service ones. But, like most "new" Waikiki hotel, it is also a conversion, sort of. Let's take a deeper look at this exciting, new property. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach