Just a friendly reminder, the 2019 World of Hyatt Category changes go live on Monday! So make sure you make your award reservations for properties adjusting up NOW. … [Read more...] about 2019 World of Hyatt Category Changes Go Live Monday
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Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
When running a marathon, you're supposed to carbo-load beforehand right? And the Waikiki Beach Marriott has two excellent options, one of which is Arancino di Mare. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Marathon Carbo-Loading at Arancino di Mare
How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
This past December, Mrs. Island Miler took the plunge and did the Honolulu Marathon for the first time. And based on our experience, here's how to do the Honolulu Marathon right for both visitors and kama'aina. … [Read more...] about How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! … [Read more...] about Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy
Well, as rumors have suggested for the past couple of months, Marriott Rewards will become Marriott Bonvoy in February. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy
Resort Fees – The What, Why, and How
Resort fees. We've all seen them whether it be here in Hawaii, in Vegas, or even in New York, though there it'll likely have a dubious name like "Destination Fee." And while it's obvious that properties add Resort Fees to make more money off of guests, the reasons for their existence a more nuanced and deceitful than a straight-up money grab. … [Read more...] about Resort Fees – The What, Why, and How
Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Despite my recent trip to Utah being somewhat of a hardship for me, there was a silver lining. The conference I was to attend, which was also the hotel I'd be staying at, was a Marriott. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek to be specific. A hotel, I'd learn, I have deeply conflicted feelings about. … [Read more...] about Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
World of Hyatt Qualification Adjustments
Yesterday news broke regarding Hyatt's loyalty program. Specifically, World of Hyatt qualification adjustments and Milestone Rewards are coming. And, as is usually the case nowadays, the changes are a mixture of good, bad, and strange. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt Qualification Adjustments
My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
This past August, Marriott hastily merged its system with that of Starwood. And, of course, that hasty system integration caused a lot of pain. But it did result in the standardization of benefits and perks, such as the Suite Night Awards. So, at that time I made my first Marriott Suite Night Award redemption, which is now confirmed. … [Read more...] about My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do
If you haven't yet heard of the Marriott Data Breach, you must be living under a rock. But, either way, here's what you need to know about the incident, as well as what you should do now. … [Read more...] about Marriott Data Breach – What You Need to Know + Do