COVID-19 has, undoubtedly, caused a lot of pain and suffering. But, our "new normal" has been a boon for the environment. Case in point, Hanauma Bay makes a remarkable recovery. … [Read more...] about Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
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Airbus Redesigning the A350 Center Console
Boeing's challenges with the 737 MAX continue, though they'll hopefully come to an end later this year. But, now, Airbus is redesigning the A350 center console as it has caused a couple of scary near misses. … [Read more...] about Airbus Redesigning the A350 Center Console
Hawaii to Begin Pre-Travel Testing on October 15
After months of delays, it looks like Hawaii is to begin pre-travel testing on October 15. Finally. And with that program coming online, visitors can begin making their way back to the islands. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin Pre-Travel Testing on October 15
Mastercard Luxury Hotels & Resorts
With the new Chase Freedom Flex coming to us as a World Elite Mastercard, I thought I'd go over some its benefits. So, today, I'm covering the Mastercard Luxury Hotels & Resorts collection. … [Read more...] about Mastercard Luxury Hotels & Resorts
United Announces Two New Hawaii Routes for 2021
Despite continued uncertainty caused by the current global pandemic, United announces two new Hawaii routes for 2021. Is that being a bit optimistic? Perhaps. But, it'll definitely put more pressure on competitors. … [Read more...] about United Announces Two New Hawaii Routes for 2021
Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Oahu was supposed to return to limited reopening on Thursday. However, numbers remained consistently above 200 over the past two weeks so Oahu lockdown 2.0 has been extended for an additional two weeks - with modifications. … [Read more...] about Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Hawaiian Says Aloha to Change Fees
Following the footsteps of the four larger legacy US carriers, Hawaiian says aloha to change fees too. But, Hawaiian is, by far, being the most generous in terms of the number of routes covered under this policy change. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Says Aloha to Change Fees
The Big Island is Closing Beaches and Coastline Parks
Though Oahu is, by far, the epicenter for COVID in Hawaii, Hawaii County is experiencing a surge of its own. As a result, the Big Island is closing beaches and coastline parks ahead of the Labor Day weekend to help contain the spread. … [Read more...] about The Big Island is Closing Beaches and Coastline Parks
Portland State University Farmers Market
On day two of our long weekend in Portland, our only full, free day during this trip, we decided to check out the Portland State University Farmers Market. After all, that's what you do in Portland, right? … [Read more...] about Portland State University Farmers Market
Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Sushi is pervasive today. But, as you might imagine, all sushi isn't created equally. Much like pizza, you have utility-grade sushi to artisan-grade. Sushi Sho Waikiki is of the artisan variety but is SO much more. … [Read more...] about Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi