The Big Island’s Kilauea Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began a startling new eruptive episode this year. And what seemed like it would never end did so abruptly in late September. And now, three months later, the Kilauea eruption is officially over.
Travel Blogging
Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
We’re quickly ending the end of the year and Southwest tickets to Hawaii still aren’t available for sale. What’s the holdup? Certification. But, according to a company executive, Southwest is close to receiving ETOPS certification.
Why the Amex Gold Bonus Categories Work for Me
There’s no doubt the Amex Gold is a fantastic card. It provides excellent points earning power in very relevant spend categories. However, it’s the pair of the card’s top two categories that ultimately sold me.
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 […]
Review: Silvercar Salt Lake City
You all already know that if there’s a Silvercar where I’m going, that’s most likely where I’m renting my car. After all, it’s hard to beat their consistency and the convenience of their vehicles. However, not all locations are the same, and the Silvercar Salt Lake City location is a bit different than the others […]
Hawaiian and JetBlue Expanding their Codeshare
In April, Hawaiian Airlines will begin its new Boston service. And when it begins its new service, the Hawaii-based airline will have excellent connectivity in the region. This, of course, is thanks to Hawaiian Air and JetBlue expanding codeshare agreement.
