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Island Miler

Island Air Nearly Doubles Flight Schedule

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Less than two months ago, Hawaii's Island Air accepted its first brand new Bombardier Q400.  That moment was a huge turning point for the carrier and a step in the right direction.  Not only are the new aircraft faster, quieter, and more efficient, but they're but they're much more reliable.  This increased reliability also allows a dramatic shift in operations as Island Air … [Read more...] about Island Air Nearly Doubles Flight Schedule

Mandarin Oriental Returning to Hawaii

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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

Royal Hawaiian Hotel 90th Birthday

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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

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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

Review: Amtrak Northeast Regional NYC-DC

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With just six nights in The City, our trip was not quite as long as I would have liked.  There's so much to do and see in New York, but things take time, especially during the holiday season.  But Mrs. Islandmiler has never been to DC, I wanted take her to some of the Smithsonian Museums, and we have friends in the DC area, so we decided to take a day trip.  And our mode of … [Read more...] about Review: Amtrak Northeast Regional NYC-DC

Review: Ivan Ramen New York (Flagship Restaurant)

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For those of you that don't know him, Ivan Orkin isn't your usual ramen master.  A "Jewish kid from Long Island," Ivan is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.  He learned how to make, and became famous for his Jewish influenced ramen in Japan.  Fast forward a few years, and a couple Tokyo ramen shops later, Ivan returned to New York and opened his first U.S. shop, … [Read more...] about Review: Ivan Ramen New York (Flagship Restaurant)

Big Changes are Coming to Lanai

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Since billionaire Larry Ellison purchased 98% of the island of Lanai, the island has been in a constant state of change.  Much of the initial changes were to public facilities for residents.  But in 2015, Mr. Ellison turned his attention to his resort properties on the island.  And now, big changes are coming to Lanai. Back in 2015, Larry Ellison closed both the Four … [Read more...] about Big Changes are Coming to Lanai

Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway

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Trying to get to Hawaii on the cheap?  Enter the Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles giveaway.  All you have to do to enter is signup for Honolulu Magazine's new WeekendPicks e-newsletter. Signing up for the WeekendPicks newsletter doesn't cost anything, except having another weekly e-mail in your inbox.  Of course, if you don't live in Hawaii and/or are planning on … [Read more...] about Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway