In my introductory post, I mentioned that I had booked three hotels for this trip. The first of these ended up being the Hyatt Regency Seattle - a newer hotel near the convention center. And, to me, it was quite a nice hotel. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Regency Seattle Review
Hotel Reviews
Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite
Recently, the Island Milers needed a hotel in Honolulu for a couple of nights. Not wanting to relive our Surfjack nightmare, we booked our old stand-by and got to check out the Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite, which is now one of my favorite room types at the hotel. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite
My Disappointing Hilton Waikoloa Stay
The Hilton Waikoloa is probably one of Hawaii's most iconic resorts. However, a lot has changed over the years with the hotel and its guests, all of which contributed to what ended up being my disappointing Hilton Waikoloa stay. … [Read more...] about My Disappointing Hilton Waikoloa Stay
Review: Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Given that we were flying out of LAX, I wanted to stay a night closer to the airport. No way were we driving up from Costa Mesa the day of! And for this stay, I chose the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. … [Read more...] about Review: Los Angeles Airport Marriott
The Grand Wailea – A Waldorf Astoria Resort
My family would occasionally stay at the Grand Wailea for quick weekend getaways in my younger years. I loved the place, thanks to the amazing pools! Knowing that Mrs. Island Miler had never been, however, I made it my goal last year to get her there. And it was (mostly) great! … [Read more...] about The Grand Wailea – A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Review: Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite
Of all the times I've stayed at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, I've never gotten a room larger than a Jr Suite. But that all changed during my recent stay, which was great! So let's talk about the Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite since there really isn't much information about it out there. … [Read more...] about Review: Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite
Revisiting the Aria Resort and Casino
During my very first trip to Las Vegas back in 2017, we stayed at the Aria Resort. This time around, we did so again. Things, however, were a bit different. So, let's talk about how revisiting the Aria Resort and Casino went for us. Spoiler alert: things were different, and not necessarily in a good way. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Aria Resort and Casino
Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market
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
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
Breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider
During our stay at the historic Westin Moana Surfrider, I decided to check out breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider. Famous for its afternoon tea service, The Veranda is a glamorous, stately restaurant filled with old-world charm. … [Read more...] about Breakfast at The Veranda at the Westin Moana Surfrider