Back in December, Kauai suspended its participation in the Hawaii Safe Travels program. However, the Garden Isle is slowly opening itself back up again as Kauai rejoins the inter-island pre-travel testing program. … [Read more...] about Kauai Rejoins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing Program
Most Popular Hawaii Marriotts for Award Redemptions
Marriott has released lists outlining its top 10 most popular hotels for award redemptions around the world. Those lists are all interesting because there are hotels on there that I didn't expect. However, for this post, I'll be focusing on the most popular Hawaii Marriotts for award redemptions. … [Read more...] about Most Popular Hawaii Marriotts for Award Redemptions
American Express Gold Review 2020
Back in 2018, I got my very first charge card - the Amex rose Gold - and I loved it. Since then, though, much has changed in the card ecosystem. So, let's do an American Express Gold Review 2020 to go over how my opinion of the card during the past two years. … [Read more...] about American Express Gold Review 2020
The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel Rebrands
New Otani Hotels is a small hotel operator headquartered in Japan. And, until recently, the company had two properties outside of their home country. But, now, they have only one as the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel rebrands. … [Read more...] about The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel Rebrands
Kilauea Awakens from its Slumber
For nearly 35 years Kilauea on Hawaii Island has seen near-constant volcanic activity. However, with a climactic eruption in 2018, that came to an end - until now. After two years of silence, Kilauea awakens from its slumber. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Awakens from its Slumber
Diamond Head State Monument Reopens
After spending the last nine months closed, Diamond Head State Monument reopens to visitors. The iconic mountain, known as Leahi in Olelo Hawaii, along with its famous hiking trail, is one of Hawaii's top attractions. And while it has reopened, things won't be the same, at least for now. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Reopens
Hawaii Shortens Its Quarantine Period
On Wednesday night, Governor David Ige announced a new emergency proclamation. As a result of his new orders, Hawaii shortens its quarantine period for those that choose not to obtain a pre-travel test. However, the new, shorter quarantine period isn't drastically shorter than the old one. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Shortens Its Quarantine Period
Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki
During our stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach, things weren't quite the same because of the pandemic. So, for breakfast, we headed over to the hotel's Italian restaurant - Quiora Waikiki - for breakfast. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki
Alaska Air Launches Hawaii Pre-Clear
Nearly two months into the Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing program, things are finally getting a little easier for certain travelers. Specifically, West Coast travelers can opt-in for a quicker arrival experience in Hawaii as Alaska Air launches Hawaii Pre-Clear. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Launches Hawaii Pre-Clear
Chase Freedom Q1 2021 Bonus Categories
With the pandemic continuing to rage on its seems that Chase is playing it safe with the Chase Freedom Q1 2021 bonus categories. As a result, we're seeing the return of a long-absent and much-beloved bonus category. The rest of the categories are common repeats that are difficult to maximize. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q1 2021 Bonus Categories