For the first time ever, Hawaii saw more than 10 million visitors last year. And while more visitors are usually a good thing for a tourism economy, in this case, things aren't so black and white. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Saw More Than 10 Million Visitors Last Year
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Double-Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Award Reservations
Over a year and a half since Marriott undertook its massive integration with Starwood's system, problems continue to persist. So, double-check your Marriott Bonvoy award reservations for any funny business. … [Read more...] about Double-Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Award Reservations
Credit Score Scoring Model Changes are Coming Soon
Heads up! Fair Issac Corporation (FICO) is changing things up. And, as a result, credit score scoring model changes are coming soon. Which also means your credit score could go up, but it could also go down. … [Read more...] about Credit Score Scoring Model Changes are Coming Soon
Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Yesterday, news broke that Southwest allegedly received special treatment from the FAA during the validation of its Hawaii flights. That's not the kind of allegation the FAA needs right now after the 737 MAX debacle. … [Read more...] about Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Protect Your Loyalty Program Accounts
This should go without saying - you need to protect your loyalty program accounts. I should know better, but I guess I don't since my HawaiianMiles account was compromised. … [Read more...] about Protect Your Loyalty Program Accounts
First Auberge Resort in Hawaii Opens
After over a year of redevelopment work, the Big Island's Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows has re-opened. This also marks the opening of the first Auberge Resort in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about First Auberge Resort in Hawaii Opens
Is an Impossible Burger Loco Moco Good?
With so much buzz around the Impossible Burger, I've been wanting to give them a try. And, as luck would have it, I had a dinner to go to dinner at a restaurant that has it. So, I decided to give a local dish using this meat-free product a try - the Impossible Burger Loco Moco. … [Read more...] about Is an Impossible Burger Loco Moco Good?
Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner
I'm always on the lookout for unique dining experiences - especially those unique to specific locations. Well, a recent Na'au Hilo + PAI Honolulu collab dinner presented exactly that kind of experience. It was an opportunity to, literally, taste Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner
Which Airline Was Most On-Time in 2019?
Apparently, the figuring which airline was most on-time in 2019 is big business. Two companies compiled data to answer this question but, somehow, drew different conclusions. … [Read more...] about Which Airline Was Most On-Time in 2019?
Review: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District
After hitting all our major sites in Seattle, we headed for Oregon, which is someplace my grandparents had never been to. And, for our base of operations while there, I chose the Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District. … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District