As previously announced, Governor David Ige issued a new emergency proclamation transferring rule-making authority to the county mayors. But only Honolulu announced its rule changes ahead of time. So let's go over what Hawaii restrictions changed yesterday as the new emergency proclamation took effect. … [Read more...] about What Hawaii Restrictions Changed Yesterday
Island Miler
Review: KoHana Ready-to-Drink Daiquiri
On Black Friday, I purchased one of KoHana Rum's special mystery boxes just to see what I'd get. When I went to pick up my box I also decided to pick up a couple bottles of their new KoHana ready-to-drink daiquiri. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical at first. But, in the end, I came away pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Review: KoHana Ready-to-Drink Daiquiri
New Honolulu Rental Car Center Opens on December 1
Renting a car on Oahu is about to get a whole lot easier as the new Honolulu rental car center opens on December 1, 2022. The massive new center promises to improve both visitors' and kamaaina experience at Honolulu alike and represents the final piece of Honolulu's airport modernization program. … [Read more...] about New Honolulu Rental Car Center Opens on December 1
PSA: Transporting Fruit Within Hawaii
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler and I ventured to the Valley Isle for some R&R. We had a great time and spent way too much money there thanks to all of the things we discovered - more on that soon! But, on our way home, we ran into some nasty rules regarding transporting fruit within Hawaii. … [Read more...] about PSA: Transporting Fruit Within Hawaii
Review: Ethel M Chocolates Factory
As a kid, I always looked forward to my grandparents' annual trip to Vegas, as they'd always come back with a box of scrumptious Ethel M truffles. Yet, despite having been to Vegas a handful of times myself now, I've never been to the Ethel M Chocolates Factory until now. … [Read more...] about Review: Ethel M Chocolates Factory
Hawaii is Ending Many Statewide Restrictions
During a press conference on Tuesday, Governor David Ige made a surprise announcement - Hawaii is ending many statewide restrictions. From now on, county mayors will have the authority to set most of their own pandemic rules. Some things, however, aren't changing. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Ending Many Statewide Restrictions
Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
The largest hotel in Hawaii may be getting bigger as the Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add another tower to its sprawling campus. Unlike recent additions, however, the new tower will house hotel rooms rather than additional timeshare units. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
The Capital One Venture X Isn’t For Me
The blogosphere has been abuzz about the newest premium travel card to hit the market - the Venture X. And while it certainly sounds like a great card, the Capital One Venture X isn't for me. … [Read more...] about The Capital One Venture X Isn’t For Me
Hawaii Safe Travels is Staying Until Spring 2022
Yup. That's right. Hawaii Safe Travels is staying until Spring 2022, at minimum. Of course, this means that vaccine requirements or pre-travel testing will remain in place for anyone entering Hawaii that wants to avoid our 10-day mandatory quarantine. And, yes, the requirement continues to apply to both visitors and residents alike. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels is Staying Until Spring 2022
Review: Mott 32 Las Vegas
There were two places I really wanted to get to in Vegas this year. These two places have long been on my list of places to try and were places we were going to visit in 2020. Those two places were, of course, e! by Jose Andres and Mott 32 Las Vegas. Fortunately, we made it to both, with Mott 32 being the first. … [Read more...] about Review: Mott 32 Las Vegas