Our third day in Las Vegas was the first day of my conference and that last day there for Mrs. Island Miler. And because she still had to pack, we chose to grab a quick dinner with our friends at Cucina by Wolfgang Puck. … [Read more...] about Review: Cucina by Wolfgang Puck
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Yauatcha Waikiki is Closing its Doors in August
Hawaii's first high-end dim sum restaurant, Yauatcha Waikiki is closing its doors in August. Poor foot traffic in the area is likely responsible for the restaurants impending closure. … [Read more...] about Yauatcha Waikiki is Closing its Doors in August
Alaska Air Seattle Lounges Leaving Priority Pass
The Alaska Air Seattle lounges leaving Priority Pass was inevitable. With never-ending crowding issues, even during my last visit two years ago, it was only a matter of time. But, there are other options at SEA. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Seattle Lounges Leaving Priority Pass
Review: The American Express Platinum Card
As you'll recall from my 2018 Strategy 2.0, I recently picked up the American Express Platinum Card. And it's a card I've long been conflicted about because my points strategy is different from many bloggers. I'm even conflicted about writing this review now, but here it is. … [Read more...] about Review: The American Express Platinum Card
Overview: Car Share Services in Honolulu
Car share services can be a great way to get around while on vacation or if you only occasionally need a car. And car share services in Honolulu just got a big boost by the launch of a new service by Toyota. … [Read more...] about Overview: Car Share Services in Honolulu
Review: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was the hotel I've wanted to review the most in Sin City. And, recently, I got the chance to stay there. But, instead of being a fantastic experience, the Cosmo ended up being very underwhelming. … [Read more...] about Review: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Is there going to be a Hawaiian Airlines card annual fee increase for existing cardholders? The "new card" launch yesterday sure seems to hint at an increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
It's been exactly two years since I last went over how to earn HawaiianMiles with credit cards. So, I'm going to revisit this topic, but change it up and talk about earning Hawaiian Air award flights with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
Renewing Global Entry with a Name Change
So Mrs. Island Miler and I recently renewed our passports, which was an easy and straight-forward process. This, even though Mrs. Island Miler was changing her name on it. But renewing Global Entry with a name change has been much more challenging. … [Read more...] about Renewing Global Entry with a Name Change
Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki
Waikiki has seen an explosion of new restaurants over the past few years. And the latest restaurant to make its debut is Tsurutontan Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki