As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
Hotel Reviews
Review: Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
For my recent anniversary trip to the Big Island, I decided to stay at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. After all, it's a newly renovated property that offers an excellent points redemption opportunity. … [Read more...] about Review: Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
During our Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California, we stayed at three different hotels. And the stay I was most looking forward to was the one at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Review: Courtyard by Marriott Merced
The purpose of our NorCal trip was to attend a wedding in Merced. So, while in Merced, we ended up staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Merced. Why? Because, Marriott, and because it's one of the nicer options in the area. … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later
With Hyatt's recent category adjustments, my expiring credit card certificate became good at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki. So, I decided to do a Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach - Two Years Later staycation to see what's changed. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later
The Laylow Waikiki – One Year Later
The Laylow Waikiki opened last May, and since it was a hotel I was following closely, I ended up staying there soon after opening. But much can change in the first year of a hotel's operations. As a result, I thought it prudent to do a The Laylow Waikiki - one year later review. … [Read more...] about The Laylow Waikiki – One Year Later
Review: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was the hotel I've wanted to review the most in Sin City. And, recently, I got the chance to stay there. But, instead of being a fantastic experience, the Cosmo ended up being very underwhelming. … [Read more...] about Review: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Review: Delano Las Vegas
I needed to stay in a different hotel than my primary one for one night in Vegas. And my choice of hotel ended up being the Delano Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Delano Las Vegas
Las Vegas 2018 Introduction
Ironic isn't it? In 2017, I did something I never thought I'd do: visit Las Vegas. And yet, just a year later, I find myself in Sin City once again. So let's get into my Las Vegas 2018 introduction post. … [Read more...] about Las Vegas 2018 Introduction
Review: Hideout Waikiki at the Laylow
When Mrs. Island Miler and I stayed at the Laylow Waikiki, we made it a point to try the property's restaurant: the Hideout Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Hideout Waikiki at the Laylow
