After our blissful in-room breakfast, our pampering session at Atrio Spa, and our brief visit to Beringer Vineyard, it was finally time for the moment we've been waiting for; The French Laundry Experience. … [Read more...] about The French Laundry Experience
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A Brief Visit to Beringer Vineyard
After our visit to Atrio Spa, we headed back up to our room. Being that we had a few hours till we needed to head to dinner, though, we decided to pay a brief visit to Beringer Vineyard. … [Read more...] about A Brief Visit to Beringer Vineyard
Can Alaska Air Continue to Find Success in Hawaii?
With Southwest's entry into the Hawaii market, all eyes turned to Hawaiian Airlines as far as competitive pressure is concerned. But here's a question I didn't consider; can Alaska Air continue to find success in Hawaii too? … [Read more...] about Can Alaska Air Continue to Find Success in Hawaii?
Review: Penny Malasadas at Hukilau Marketplace
Penny Malasadas has been popping up on local food sites lately, so I decided to head out to the North Shore and give Penny Malasadas at Hukilau Marketplace a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Penny Malasadas at Hukilau Marketplace
Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
The City & County of Honolulu needs more operating money, but raising taxes on residents is hard. So the solution could be indirectly taxiing visitors via a potential tax hike targeting Honolulu hotels. … [Read more...] about Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
The Amex Gold Goes International
Great news foodies! You can now earn your bonus points when traveling abroad as the Amex Gold goes international! No more leaving it at home in favor of your favorite travel card(s). … [Read more...] about The Amex Gold Goes International
Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Ahead of our highly anticipated celebratory dinner in Napa, I decided to take the pampering up a notch by scheduling a spa day. Thankfully, I didn't have to look far and booked our day at the Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Get to the Airport Earlier This Summer in Hawaii
Heads up! You should get to the airport earlier this summer in Hawaii. Why? Because this summer is projected to be the busiest summer travel year on record. … [Read more...] about Get to the Airport Earlier This Summer in Hawaii
Review: Cafe Glace Waikiki Beach Walk
After our preview experience at Breakout Waikiki, Waikiki Beach Walk gave us a voucher for free gelato at Cafe Glace Waikiki Beach Walk. So, we headed next door to give their homemade gelato a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Cafe Glace Waikiki Beach Walk
Devaluation is Coming for Amex Priority Pass Members
Heads up, all you American Express Platinum, Centurion, Hilton Ascend, Hilton Aspire, and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders! A devaluation is coming for Amex Priority Pass members in the very near future. … [Read more...] about Devaluation is Coming for Amex Priority Pass Members