After our too-brief stay at the Alila Napa Valley, it was time for us to head into the city. I long vacillated over what hotel to stay at and eventually settled on the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on Embarcadero. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Review: La Calenda Mexican
After our extravagant pre-dinner, it was time to head to the main event at another Thomas Keller establishment - La Calenda. His first ethnic concept, the restaurant serves up authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Yountville. … [Read more...] about Review: La Calenda Mexican
CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
CLEAR has been around (at least in its current incarnation) for around a decade. Allowing members to skip the TSA or TSA Pre-Check line, CLEAR is beloved in busy airports. But it's never been available in the islands, at least until now, as CLEAR is coming to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
Review: Regiis Ova Caviar and Champagne Lounge
After our wine tasting and tour at Schramsberg Vineyard, we decided to pre-game (food) before dinner at one of Thomas Keller's many establishments in Yountville - the Regiis Ova Lounge. And why not? A couple of snacks couldn't hurt, and actually served us well, given how the rest of the night went. But more on that later. … [Read more...] about Review: Regiis Ova Caviar and Champagne Lounge
Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Oh boy! We're at the end of July, so I better get with updating you all on Hawaii hotel performance in June 2023. And it seems that predictions of Hawaii's visitor numbers cratering this summer appear, at least for now, to be false. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Wine Tasting at Schramsberg
The last time we were in Napa Valley, we didn't do any wine tastings at all. This time, though, I made doing at least one a priority. Being that we both enjoy The French Laundry's Modicum sparkling wine, I decided to book us a wine tasting at Schramsberg Vineyard. … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting at Schramsberg
Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Recently, Hawaii's hometown airline had several infuriating failures. And, based on my less serious issues with them, Hawaiian's latest issues don't surprise me at all. In fact, I'd say this is par for the course, just on a larger scale. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MC 2023 Review
While I no longer have this card, so many people in Hawaii do, that I think it's still worthwhile for me to do a Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MC 2023 review, especially in light of the new features the card picked up not long ago. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MC 2023 Review
Olive Oil Tasting at Long Meadow Ranch
When most people think of Napa Valley, they think of vineyards and wine tastings. Heck, there's a train that'll take you on a tasting journey throughout the valley. But being the olive oil lover that I am, I just had to try the olive oil tasting at Long Meadow Ranch. … [Read more...] about Olive Oil Tasting at Long Meadow Ranch
MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
We recently learned that Hyatt and MGM will be ending their long partnership later this year. However, at the time, we had no idea why. Well, it didn't take long to get answers, as we known know that MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy. … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy