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Shake Shack New York: My Favorite Burger Joint

January 24, 2017 by Island Miler

Who makes the best burger is a very touchy subject.  I'd argue that discussions surrounding the subject matter can be even more intense than those concerning politics.  And we all know how intense those discussions are now in the U.S.  But, like many of that can appreciate a good burger, I keep a mental list of my favorites.  Actually, I keep two mental lists, since it isn't … [Read more...] about Shake Shack New York: My Favorite Burger Joint

Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017

January 23, 2017 by Island Miler

Turtle Bay Resort Sold

Hawaii isn't a cheap place to visit or live.  It is the most isolated island chain in the world, being over 2,000 miles away from the nearest landmass.  And with little land available, much of what we consume must be shipped in.  Oh, and land prices are naturally high too.  Add to that the fact that Hawaii is a highly desirable destination, and you get some of the highest room … [Read more...] about Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017

Hawaiian Airlines is Optimizing its Long Haul Fleet

January 20, 2017 by Island Miler

Last month Hawaiian Airlines made an announcement I totally spaced on.  According to the press release, Hawaiian Airlines is optimizing its long haul fleet.  In fact, big changes are coming, the first of which we'll see within the next year or so. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is Optimizing its Long Haul Fleet

Big Apple Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge

January 19, 2017 by Island Miler

After a satisfying brunch at Jane, the wife and I headed out on our Big Apple Day 3 adventures.  Now, we didn't really have any plans for this day.  We were thinking about going to the 9/11 Museum, but that didn't happen.  The metro line we took from Jane skipped the Cortland St. station and instead stopped at South Ferry Terminal.  Since this is where you need to be for the … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge

Review: Jane Restaurant New York

January 18, 2017 by Island Miler

Our third day in The City was a Sunday.  So, what does one do on a Sunday morning?  Brunch of course!  Narrowing down where to go proved to be incredibly difficult.  I don't even remember how we ultimately decided, but we chose to go to Jane Restaurant in Greenwich Village. … [Read more...] about Review: Jane Restaurant New York

Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York

January 17, 2017 by Island Miler

Sushi Nakazawa was one of the most difficult reservations to get for me on this trip.  The restaurant is immensely popular, and for good reason.  Chef Daisuke Nakazawa was an apprentice of sushi master, Jiro Ono, whom you may remember from the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.  So along with Le Bernardin, Sushi Nakazawa was the restaurant I booked as soon as the booking window … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York

Review: Michael White’s Marea

January 12, 2017 by Island Miler

As I've said before, this trip to New York was the first for the wife, but not for me.  So while her goals were to see a lot of the must-see sights, my goal was to EAT.  Our first official meal in The City happened the night before at a Hawaiian restaurant I've wanted to try since they opened, Noreetuh.  But our next official meal in the restaurant came off of Anthony … [Read more...] about Review: Michael White’s Marea

Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square

January 11, 2017 by Island Miler

Day 2 of our Big Apple Holiday Adventure saw our first full day of exploring.  We like to keep things informal, though, so we had no plan or itinerary.  Rather, we simply did whatever we felt like that day.  Our second day in The City was BEAUTIFUL, so we decided to knockout some of the outdoor sights.  So here goes, our Big Apple Day 2! … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square

Hilton Hawaiian Village Expansion

January 10, 2017 by Island Miler

First opened in 1955 as the Hawaiian Village hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village (HHV) is a Waikiki icon.  It is the largest hotel in Hawaii, in Hilton's portfolio, and one of the largest hotels in the world.  But it owners don't appear to be content with the property's current size.  No, the HHV has been in a constant state of evolution as fas as I can remember.  And that … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Expansion

CityPass New York City

January 9, 2017 by Island Miler

Before I get into the rest of my trip report, I want to go over CityPass.  For those you that have never heard of it, CityPass is a collection of attraction passes sold at a discounted rate.  The passbook itself usually runs over $100, but the combined value is often a lot lower than the face value of the individual passes.  And this being the wife's first visit to the Big … [Read more...] about CityPass New York City

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