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
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Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Things are going to be very different without Korean SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. But there are still great values available, so let's look at the best way to earn Hawaii award travel with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Delta Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
At the end of August, JetBlue did something unusual and became the first U.S. airline to increase its checked bag fees. And, of course, United followed suit shortly after that. So the question became, would Delta and American raise their fees? Well, yesterday we got our answer as Delta raises its checked bag fee too. … [Read more...] about Delta Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Enter to Win 1 Million HawaiianMiles
It's no secret that I'm not the biggest fan of HawaiianMiles. Their value to me is just, okay. But with the loss of Korean Air SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner, finding great value for Hawaii travel is a lot more difficult. A ton of miles are a ton of miles, so it's a no-brainer to enter to win 1 million HawaiianMiles. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million HawaiianMiles
BREAKING: Hawaiian Airlines is Flying to Boston!
Recently, Hawaiian Air announced it would be discontinuing its Beijing service. So, naturally, many began to wonder where they'd send their freed up jets. But, apparently, we didn't have to wait too long for an answer. As it turns out, Hawaiian Airlines is flying to Boston beginning next year. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Hawaiian Airlines is Flying to Boston!
Mandarin Oriental Leaves Vegas, Returns to Hawaii
Luxury hotelier Mandarin Oriental has many properties around the world, but its footprint in the U.S. is limited; especially now as the Mandarin Oriental leaves Vegas. But that could change soon, as the company is making a return to Hawaii soon. … [Read more...] about Mandarin Oriental Leaves Vegas, Returns to Hawaii
Tropical Storm Olivia Impacts Maui
Severe weather has been a common theme in Hawaii this summer. We're fortunate that it hasn't been as bad as the Atlantic Hurricane Season so far, but that could change. For now, though our immediate concern is the current tropical storm. And Tropical Storm Olivia impacts Maui today; the first direct hit for the island as far as I can remember. … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Olivia Impacts Maui
5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is my favorite credit card. It has excellent bonus categories, but for this month only, there's a special bonus available; cardholders may earn 5x bonus points on Chase Sapphire Reserve transactions made with Chase Pay. … [Read more...] about 5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
Tropical Storm Olivia Threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Olivia was a category 1 hurricane yesterday. Since then, however, it's been downgraded to a tropical storm. However, it's still heading towards the islands. As a result, the entire state is preparing for potential impacts as Tropical Storm Olivia threatens Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Olivia Threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Olivia Threatens Hawaii
Just weeks after Hurricane Lane slammed the Big Island, yet another hurricane is threatening the state. This time Hurricane Olivia threatens Hawaii, and we could begin feeling its effects as early as Tuesday. As a result, Hawaii is under a Tropical Storm Watch yet again. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Olivia Threatens Hawaii