During our stay at the Grand Wailea, I contemplated returning to Spago or Ka'ana Kitchen. However, I decided to give the Grand's signature restaurant a shot and booked dinner at Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. … [Read more...] about Dinner at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
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Permit Required for Oregon Waterfall Corridor
If you want to visit the famous waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge, know this: a permit is required for the Oregon Waterfall Corridor this summer. Like many popular destinations, the area is inundated with visitors and trying to better manage crowding issues. … [Read more...] about Permit Required for Oregon Waterfall Corridor
Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks Return!
One of my favorite Honolulu attractions is making a comeback as the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks return after a long, pandemic-induced hiatus. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks Return!
Amex Changes Up The Gold Card Dining Benefit
The American Express Gold Card is a powerhouse for foodies. Not only does it earn 4x points on dining, but it comes with monthly credits too. That credit, however, is changing as Amex changes up the Gold Card dining benefit. … [Read more...] about Amex Changes Up The Gold Card Dining Benefit
How to Navigate the Summer Travel Chaos
Last week, Delta announced that they'd be proactively canceling flights over the unofficial first weekend of summer to avoid an operational meltdown. Turns out, they ended up canceling A LOT of flights. But they weren't the only one. That begs the question - was the Memorial Day weekend a preview of what's to come? … [Read more...] about How to Navigate the Summer Travel Chaos
Kula Shave Ice North Shore is Back!
For months now, I've been without my favorite shave ice spot in all of Hawaii. Thankfully, Kula Shave Ice North Shore is back in what is, I hope, a more permanent home for them. And, yes, their shave ice hasn't changed one bit! … [Read more...] about Kula Shave Ice North Shore is Back!
Japan to Resume Tourism Visits in June
Following a laughably tiny and brief trial period, Japan is ready to make its next moves. In fact, Japan is to resume tourism visits in June. There is, however, a huge caveat to this announcement that, I suspect, will keep most travelers away for now. … [Read more...] about Japan to Resume Tourism Visits in June
Restaurant Marlow and Donut Dynamite
During our only full day in Wailea, we weren't supposed to leave the Grand Wailea. However, there were things we wanted to check out, so we ventured out. While we were out, we checked out Restaurant Marlow and Donut Dynamite. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Marlow and Donut Dynamite
Trying the Famous Porto’s Cheese Roll
Another foodie goal of ours in Los Angeles was trying the famous Porto's Cheese Roll. I only recently learned of them - probably just before the pandemic hit. But everyone that has tried them loves them, so we had to give them a try! … [Read more...] about Trying the Famous Porto’s Cheese Roll
Hawaiian Airlines Moves to JFK Terminal 4
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines moved to the TBIT satellite at LAX. Now, on the other side of the country, Hawaiian Airlines moves to JFK Terminal 4, which will significantly impact those connecting on JetBlue codeshare flights. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Moves to JFK Terminal 4