Hiltons Honors has long been a second-rate loyalty program, at least to me. Yet, yet, Hiltons has managed to make the program even worse! How you ask? Well, I recently learned that Hilton prohibits upgrades at most properties. … [Read more...] about Hilton Prohibits Upgrades at Most Properties
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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Closes for 3 Days
The incredibly popular Makapuu Lighthouse trail closes for 3 days this week for deep maintenance. And while the hiking trail is closed, the entire area isn't off-limits. Here's what you need to know. … [Read more...] about Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Closes for 3 Days
Herringbone Waikiki Revisited
When we figured out we wouldn't be running the Honolulu Marathon Start to the Park, we decided to do the exact opposite. That gave me the chance to do a Herringbone Waikiki revisited post, as they recently reopened under new management. … [Read more...] about Herringbone Waikiki Revisited
Review: Abbott BinaxNOW COVID Test
At-home COVID tests are more relevant than ever now thanks to the incredibly infectious Omicron variant. To-date, I've only had experience with the InteliSwab at-home test. However, recently, I gave the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID test a try. And I gotta say, it's similar but different than the IntelliSwab. … [Read more...] about Review: Abbott BinaxNOW COVID Test
I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Here's a shocker - until recently, I've never been to an IKEA. Yup. I never found the love for these gigantic stores. But, recently, I went to my first one. And, as a result, I finally tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs. … [Read more...] about I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Review: Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas
While we were in Vegas, I wanted to check out Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas. So, on our second to last day in Sinc City, we hopped over to the Venitian for what we hoped would be a quick breakfast. Boy, what an adventure that ended up being. … [Read more...] about Review: Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas
Review: Queensbreak Restaurant
During our most recent stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we were given a credit for the hotel's newest eatery - the Queensbreak Restaurant. Wanting to maximize the value of this stay, we decided to go check them out for pupus and cocktails. … [Read more...] about Review: Queensbreak Restaurant
Visiting the Hawaiian Shochu Company
You all know I'm a fan of Hawaiian wine and Agricole-style rum. But, Hawaii's homegrown adult beverage industry is more diverse than that - you just have to know where to look. So that's how we found ourselves visiting the Hawaiian Shochu Company. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Hawaiian Shochu Company
Review: Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
As if the nearly 20-course dinner we had at e by Jose Andres wasn't enough, we headed straight out after dinner to Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace for more bites and libations. … [Read more...] about Review: Vanderpump Cocktail Garden
My 2022 Outlook
To say the year started off as expected is an understatement. Two months ago, I thought we'd be getting out of this pandemic. Alas, here we are. So here's my 2022 outlook, which looks remarkably similar to what I actually did in 2021. Sort of. … [Read more...] about My 2022 Outlook