Admittedly, there's nowhere I wanted to eat in Salt Lake City, so finding someplace to eat at was a challenge. And thanks to various reasons, my reporting isn't so great. So here's where I ate in Salt Lake City all at once. … [Read more...] about Where I Ate in Salt Lake City
Travel Blogging
Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy
Well, as rumors have suggested for the past couple of months, Marriott Rewards will become Marriott Bonvoy in February. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Will Become Marriott Bonvoy
Hawaiian Airlines is a Premium Airline?
At Hawaiian Airlines' recent investor day, CEO Peter Ingram told investors that Hawaiian Airlines is a premium airline. Say what? I don't quite agree with that statement. Let's cover why. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is a Premium Airline?
Drone Flying in Hawaii
I've been flying drones for only seven months now and am learning new things all the time, especially regarding regulations. And while Federal regulations are clear, State ones aren't always so clear. So let's go over drone flying in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Drone Flying in Hawaii
Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
The Mrs. and I are dim sum fans. And, since its opening, Yauatcha Waikiki was our favorite, albeit pricey spot. So when they closed, we made it a priority to give Tim Ho Wan Waikiki a try. And I'm glad we did. … [Read more...] about Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
Provo Canyon – Bridal Veil Falls
On my second day in Utah, I had the morning half of the day free. So, I took some time to visit some friends at work out in Lehi. And, while there, they recommended I check out Provo Canyon, which I did. … [Read more...] about Provo Canyon – Bridal Veil Falls
Resort Fees – The What, Why, and How
Resort fees. We've all seen them whether it be here in Hawaii, in Vegas, or even in New York, though there it'll likely have a dubious name like "Destination Fee." And while it's obvious that properties add Resort Fees to make more money off of guests, the reasons for their existence a more nuanced and deceitful than a straight-up money grab. … [Read more...] about Resort Fees – The What, Why, and How
Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Last week Friday, Congress and POTUS failed to meet the funding deadline, which lead to yet another shutdown. So let take a look at the partial government shutdown effects in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been on a roll opening new restaurants lately. For example, he recently opened a restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort and the Wailea Beach Marriott on Maui. Plus he now has three locations of his Eating House concept on Kauai and Oahu. But his latest restaurant is yet another new concept, this time in Kailua called Goen Dining and Bar. … [Read more...] about Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018
Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018, or as we say in the islands, Mele Kalikimaka! … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Hawaii 2018