The first Waikiki Autograph Collection hotel opens to guests. Known as The Laylow Waikiki, it is Marriott's newest property in Waikiki and the State of Hawaii. … [Read more...] about The First Waikiki Autograph Collection Hotel Opens
Hotels
Review: Moana Lani Spa – Westin Moana Surfrider
What do you do when you get back from vacation? Go straight back to work, right? We did exactly that, but I scheduled in some R&R pretty soon after. Our New York trip was physically demanding so a spa day made sense. And on this occasion I decided to give the Moana Lani Spa a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Moana Lani Spa – Westin Moana Surfrider
Review: My Belly’s Playlist (Renaissance Midtown Room Service)
I really try not to eat within the hotel at which I'm staying. Usually, but not always, hotel food isn't all that great. Even if it is good, it is often fairly generic. Room service is even worst, and also incredibly expensive. But sometimes, you just can't help it. And this time, a case of the late-night munchies caused me to try the Renaissance Midtown Room Service. … [Read more...] about Review: My Belly’s Playlist (Renaissance Midtown Room Service)
Fewer Seats, Higher Fares to Hawaii in 2017
At the conference of the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Travel and Tourism Research Association, travel experts predicted fewer seats, higher fares to Hawaii in 2017. … [Read more...] about Fewer Seats, Higher Fares to Hawaii in 2017
Mandarin Oriental Returning to Hawaii
Hawaii, and Oahu in particular, has seen many new-to-the-islands hotel brands open in recent years. For example, Oahu's first Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt Centric, and Hilton Garden Inn opened over the last twelve months. However, one notable luxury brand that used to have a presence on Oahu has remained absent from our lodging options. That will soon change, however, a … [Read more...] about Mandarin Oriental Returning to Hawaii
Intercontinental Thalasso Spa [Review]
Mr. J wrote about our nicest hotel in 2015. The Intercontinental Thalasso Spa is right up there too. Actually looking back, I think this room was our nicest of 2015. This post is a tour of our stay at The Intercontinental Thalasso Spa. … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Thalasso Spa [Review]
Royal Hawaiian Hotel 90th Birthday
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, also known as The Pink Palace of the Pacific, is one of the first to open in Waikiki. It is an iconic property that has played host to many celebrities and dignitaries over the years. Opened on February 1, 1927, the property has endured wars, economic crisis, and the evolution of Waikiki, and today the Royal Hawaiian Hotel 90th birthday celebration … [Read more...] about Royal Hawaiian Hotel 90th Birthday
Review: Breakfast at The Riggsby, Washington DC
Having not eaten anything since waking up that morning in New York, we were fairly hungry. So, despite having just 9 hours in DC, our first order of business was to find some breakfast. I hadn't looked into it much, but I found a place with decent ratings and OpenTable reservations and went with it. So our first stop in DC ended up being for breakfast at The Riggsby in the … [Read more...] about Review: Breakfast at The Riggsby, Washington DC
Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora
We stayed two nights at the Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora in August of 2015. This is our tour of the property. … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Le Moana Bora Bora
Villa Pacifica Guesthouse on Waiheke Island [Review]
Looking for a place to stay on Waiheke Island? We booked a practical guest house at the Villa Pacific for our stay. … [Read more...] about Villa Pacifica Guesthouse on Waiheke Island [Review]