During our stay at the Sheraton Waikiki, I once again decided to check out the property's on-site breakfast options. Sure, there are other options conveniently located nearby, but I wanted to be able to report on the full experience for you all 😉. So we checked out the Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market. … [Read more...] about Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market
PSA: Touching Protected Species is a Felony
With Hawaii's recent surge in tourism, things have been quite different than before the pandemic. For one, many more visitors are doing things they aren't supposed to be doing. So, as a reminder, touching protected species is a felony - both at the state and the federal level. … [Read more...] about PSA: Touching Protected Species is a Felony
CLEAR Health Pass Now Valid in Hawaii
About two weeks ago, Hawaii expanded its vaccine passport program to everyone in the US. However, the initial process to set up the passport leaves a lot to be desired. However, there is an easier option now since the CLEAR Health Pass is now valid in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about CLEAR Health Pass Now Valid in Hawaii
Review: Eating House 1849 Waikiki Revisited
It's been years since we last dined at Roy Yamaguchi's Eating House 1849 Waikiki. But, a recent restaurant week even brought me back in to try some of their new dishes. So, it's time for an Eating House 1849 Waikiki revisited post. Spoiler alert: I came away pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Review: Eating House 1849 Waikiki Revisited
My MacBook Pro Keyboard Replacement
Three years ago, I purchased a 15" MacBook Pro. At the time, issues with its defective keyboards were well documented. However, Apple promised that they fixed the issue for the 2018 model year. That turned out to be far from the truth. So, here is my MacBook Pro keyboard replacement experience. … [Read more...] about My MacBook Pro Keyboard Replacement
Hawaii Rental Car Surcharge is Increasing
As reported the other day, Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax is likely increasing. But that wasn't the only travel-related increase we're seeing. The Hawaii rental car surcharge is increasing too. This, however, isn't a one-time increase. Instead, the version of the bill that went into effect spreads the impact out over the next several years. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Rental Car Surcharge is Increasing
Get Ready for Higher Hotel Taxes in Hawaii
A while back, I reported on Hawaii House Bill 862. Much maligned by the visitor industry, HB 862 came with several blows. Unfortunately, the most impactful of these for the general public is changes to Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax. So, get ready for higher hotel taxes in Hawaii soon. … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Higher Hotel Taxes in Hawaii
Hawaii Vaccine Passport Begins Today + Other Changes
The moment so many has been waiting for is finally here - the Hawaii vaccine passport begins today! Along with the vaccine passport program, though, comes a number of other changes that impact both visitors and residents alike. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Vaccine Passport Begins Today + Other Changes
Hotel Review: Sheraton Waikiki
This year, we already stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Westin Moana Surfrider. That's two out of three Waikiki oceanfront hotels owned by Kyo-Ya Hotels & Resorts. So, why not complete the trio and give the Sheraton Waikiki a try? … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Sheraton Waikiki
Paradise Cove at Ko Olina to Close Permanently
Oahu doesn't have a whole lot of luaus given our, well, lack of space - especially in bustling Waikiki. But, what has been the largest and most well-known luaus on the island is about to disappear as Paradise Cove at Ko Olina is to close permanently. … [Read more...] about Paradise Cove at Ko Olina to Close Permanently