Mrs. Island Miler loves sushi. So last November, I took her to Honolulu's Akira Japanese restaurant for her birthday, as they feature quite a few uni dishes on their menu - uni being one of her favorites. … [Read more...] about Review: Akira Japanese Restaurant
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Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
The last hotel of the three we stayed in while touring the PNW with my grandparents was the Seattle Airport Marriott. And it fit our needs perfectly. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Seattle Airport Marriott
I’m Done Playing Games with World of Hyatt
There's no doubt that the World of Hyatt loyalty program is an excellent program if you're a top-tier elite. But if you're just trying to redeem points, it can be frustrating. And I'm done playing games with World of Hyatt. … [Read more...] about I’m Done Playing Games with World of Hyatt
Hawaii is Implementing an Intra-State Travel Quarantine
There's no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading around the country. And to help flatten the curve more, Hawaii is implementing an intra-state travel quarantine. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Implementing an Intra-State Travel Quarantine
Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
With new quarantine orders in place, a shelter-in-place order on two islands, and vastly reduced service from Hawaiian Airlines, it comes as no surprise that Hawaii hotels are suspending operations. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
Travel Blogging During a Global Pandemic
To say things have been anything but normal is an understatement. And, given my commitment to shelter in place, I think it's fair to let you guys know what travel blogging during a global pandemic will look like from me. … [Read more...] about Travel Blogging During a Global Pandemic
Hawaiian Airlines to Cease Most Flights
Following Hawaii Governor Ige's order mandating a quarantine for any person arriving in the State of Hawaii, the state's largest carrier announced that Hawaiian Airlines is to cease most flights this week. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Cease Most Flights
More Reasons to Not Come to Hawaii Right Now
For whatever reason, people are still arriving in Hawaii en mass for spring break. So, let's talk about more reasons to not come to Hawaii right now. You know, besides the obvious, pandemic-related reasons. … [Read more...] about More Reasons to Not Come to Hawaii Right Now
Hawaii Says Stay Away + Vegas is Closed for Business
Yup, COVID-19 is still continuing to spread across the US and most of the rest of the world. As a result, Hawaii says stay away to all visitors, while Vegas is officially closed for business. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Says Stay Away + Vegas is Closed for Business
Hotels and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
So far, all my coronavirus coverage has revolved around airlines. But, hotels (obviously) play a large role in travel too. So here's what you need to know about hotels and COVID-19. That said, airlines are loosening rules more too. … [Read more...] about Hotels and COVID-19: What You Need to Know