Though parts of the US are relaxing their travel rules, Hawaii isn't. In fact, things are, more or less, staying the same for the time being. However, traveling with those restrictions is getting easier as Hawaii Pre-Clear expands to six airlines in total. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
Hawaiian New Possibilities New Adventures Sweepstakes
Enter to win 160,000 HawaiianMiles with the Hawaiian New Possibilities, New Adventures Sweepstakes. The Airline is running the contest to celebrate the commencement of its new routes. What's more, if you win, the miles will - potentially - take you far. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian New Possibilities New Adventures Sweepstakes
My Favorite Suites of All Time – 2021 Edition
Unlike most travel bloggers, I don't stay in hotels all that often. What's more, it's pretty rare that I stay in suites - paid or upgraded. So, today, I'll be ranking my favorite suites of all time. It'll be a shortlist, but a diverse one, I think. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Suites of All Time – 2021 Edition
Hawaiian Reduces Status Requirements for 2022
I'm sure we all hoped that the pandemic would be over by now. But, the reality is, it'll be at least mid-year before things begin returning to normal. So, it's no surprise to see the travel industry making concessions once again. HawaiianMiles members will be happy to hear the latest of these as Hawaiian reduces status requirements for 2022. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Reduces Status Requirements for 2022
The Crowds Are Back in Waikiki!
This past weekend we did another Waikiki staycation. However, things were markedly different compared to our last few stays during the pandemic. The biggest difference, of course, being that the crowds are back in Waikiki! It was crazy, though nowhere near as bad as Miami. … [Read more...] about The Crowds Are Back in Waikiki!
A Lost Year – One Year of Pandemic Living
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 epidemic a pandemic. Soon after, life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. Here in Hawaii, though, things changed a little later than elsewhere. So let's talk about how things have been going over what's essentially been a lost year. … [Read more...] about A Lost Year – One Year of Pandemic Living
Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Earlier this year, Hawaii's largest airline rolled out Hawaii's pre-clearance program at select US Mainland gateway cities. Now, however, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear coverage across much of its network, including to international cities. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Activate the Freedom Q2 2021 Bonus Categories
Things are beginning to open back up again but are still far from normal in most of the US. That said, now that it's time to activate the Freedom Q2 2021 bonus categories, I'm pretty disappointed in what we got. But I can't say I'm surprised either. … [Read more...] about Activate the Freedom Q2 2021 Bonus Categories
The Best Credit Cards for Infrequent Flyers 2021
If you fly maybe only once per year and think my Hawaii credit card award travel guide is too complicated, then this post is for you. So let's talk about what are, in my opinion, the best credit cards for infrequent flyers of 2021. And if you prefer to drive instead of fly, check out our favorite RV credit cards here. … [Read more...] about The Best Credit Cards for Infrequent Flyers 2021
Hilton Grand Vacations Acquiring Diamond Resorts!
WOW! The other day, news broke that Hilton Grand Vacations is acquiring Diamond Resorts! This acquisition will undoubtedly have global implications. But, looking closer to home, the acquisition adds a few properties to Hilton Grand Vacations' presence in Hawaii too. … [Read more...] about Hilton Grand Vacations Acquiring Diamond Resorts!