Last week Hawaiian Airlines made an announcement. The announcement was for a new route, sort of. Hawaiian is resuming service to Kapalua Airport on Maui. Hawaiian's Kapalua service will be operated by its commuter airline subsidiary, Ohana by Hawaiian. Flights are scheduled to begin on January 18, 2017, and will be operated by the airline's 48-seat ATR 42-500s. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Resuming Service to Kapalua
Hawaii Outdoor Ice Skating
When you think Hawaii, you don't think winter sports. Things you'd take for granted in colder climates, like ice skating, aren't readily available in the Aloha State. But Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the Ward Villages project, brought a bit of winter magic to Honolulu last year. And this year they're repeating that feat again, bringing the only Hawaii Outdoor Ice … [Read more...] about Hawaii Outdoor Ice Skating
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is in Jeopardy
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is in Jeopardy thanks to a sponsorship disagreement between title sponsor Quicksilver and the Aikau family. For those that don't know, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, also known as "The Eddie," is a big-wave surf contest. The Eddie requires open ocean swells of 20ft, which translates to 30-40 ft swells near shore, and can only be … [Read more...] about Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is in Jeopardy
What’s Your Favorite Wearable?
Anything that can make life easier is always welcome. This is especially true when you're on the road. And now, there's many options available from a wide variety of manufacturers. So what's your favorite wearable? I'm personally an Apple fan. Yeah, I get their products can be overpriced. But, it's hard to beat Apple's product integration in my opinion. Plus their … [Read more...] about What’s Your Favorite Wearable?
The Modern Honolulu and Morimoto
As I reported a couple of weeks ago, the Morimoto Waikiki is closing on December 8, 2016. The reasons for the closure was, and continues to remain unknown to the public. But some additional details have recently come to light, and it's interesting. Especially when you consider the relationship of the overall Modern Honolulu and Morimoto Waikiki. According to the … [Read more...] about The Modern Honolulu and Morimoto
My Thoughts on World of Hyatt
The big news in the world of travel this week was undoubtedly Hyatt's loyalty program change. The change, though, comes at an interesting time, in my opinion. So let's talk about the World of Hyatt a little. For those not already familiar with the situation, Gold Passport is going away. Hyatt's new program, the World of Hyatt, will be replacing Gold Passport come … [Read more...] about My Thoughts on World of Hyatt
Trump’s New Hotel Brand Doesn’t Include His Name
Forget politics for a minute, if you can. Donald Trump is releasing a new hotel brand, and interestingly it doesn't include his name in it. Trump's new hotel brand, however, is still a head scratcher. Care to take a guess at what the new hotel brand's name is? Go ahead. I'll wait. In fact, here's a hint! That's right, Trump's new hotel brand will be named Scion. … [Read more...] about Trump’s New Hotel Brand Doesn’t Include His Name
Last Chance: Enter the Courtyard Super Bowl Sleepover
Courtyard by Marriott is the official hotel of the NFL. So it comes as no surprise that the chain always has contests and promotions surrounding the Super Bowl. And with Super Bowl just four months away, it's about that time again for another contest. This year you can enter the Courtyard Super Bowl Sleepover contest for what looks to be yet another great Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Last Chance: Enter the Courtyard Super Bowl Sleepover
Great Winter Rates at Turtle Bay
Winter is approaching here in Hawaii. And while we may not have seasons in the traditional sense, we do see seasonal variations. Winter in Hawaii is rainier and colder than the rest of the year, but still great! When I say cold, by the way, I mean low 70's... sometimes. Daytime temperatures are still in the mid-80's, but nighttime lows can get down into the low 70's to high … [Read more...] about Great Winter Rates at Turtle Bay
Oahu Dining Hidden Gems
Hawaii, like many tourist destinations, has a lot of great places to eat, but also a lot of bad ones. Knowing where to go, however, is only half the battle. With Hawaii's isolation, price also plays a major factor. So when you find somewhere that's great, it's awesome. But when you find a great place and doesn't cost a lot... Score! Of course the best resource for finding … [Read more...] about Oahu Dining Hidden Gems