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Hilton Hawaiian Village Expansion

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First opened in 1955 as the Hawaiian Village hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village (HHV) is a Waikiki icon.  It is the largest hotel in Hawaii, in Hilton's portfolio, and one of the largest hotels in the world.  But it owners don't appear to be content with the property's current size.  No, the HHV has been in a constant state of evolution as fas as I can remember.  And that … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Expansion

CityPass New York City

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Before I get into the rest of my trip report, I want to go over CityPass.  For those you that have never heard of it, CityPass is a collection of attraction passes sold at a discounted rate.  The passbook itself usually runs over $100, but the combined value is often a lot lower than the face value of the individual passes.  And this being the wife's first visit to the Big … [Read more...] about CityPass New York City

Dining Review: Noreetuh New York

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My dining philosophy when traveling is to avoid eating "local food," which is to say food I can get at home in Hawaii.  There's nothing wrong with food in Hawaii, it's just that I prefer to experience a place through its food.  It is a great way, after all, to try new things and experience different cultures.  But while in New York, I decided to break my rule and booked us a … [Read more...] about Dining Review: Noreetuh New York

Getting Around in New York

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For the first time visitor, getting around in New York can be rather daunting.  Beyond the sheer size of The City, there are many transportations options.  Of course there's the ubiquitous Yellow Cabs, Uber and Lyft, but they're a bit pricey.  Plus, add in the constant, crush traffic (depending where you are), and Cabs or ride sharing is necessarily the best way to get around. … [Read more...] about Getting Around in New York

Kahala Hotel Renovation Plans

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The Kahala Hotel & Resort, also known as the Kahala Hilton or the Kahala Mandarin, has changed hands a few times in recent years.  Two years ago, however, the fabled property was acquired by Resorttrust Hawaii LLC, the Hawaii subsidiary of Japan-based Resorttrust.  The previous owner was Kahala Hotel Investors LLC, a subsidiary of Honolulu-based Trinity Investments LLC. … [Read more...] about Kahala Hotel Renovation Plans

Guests Ordered to Leave Waikiki Hotel

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Lately Waikiki has been an ever-changing landscape.  Old hotels have been converted into "new" ones or timeshare units, while some new hotels have sprung up, too.  However, some hotel owners don't always play by the rules.  And sometimes these poor decisions causes government actions.  In the latest of these "scandals" guests ordered to leave Waikiki hotel by State Regulators … [Read more...] about Guests Ordered to Leave Waikiki Hotel

Alaska Air N Terminal Lounge + SEA-JFK

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Our HNL-SEA flight pulled into the North Satellite terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport slightly ahead of schedule.  It was already dark outside and (surprise, surprise) rainy.  We had thought about going into downtown Seattle for a little while since we had a 5 hour layover in SEA.  But we decided against since we didn't want to have to rush and have … [Read more...] about Alaska Air N Terminal Lounge + SEA-JFK

A Big Apple Holiday Adventure Introduction

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New York during the holidays.  I'm sure such an experience is one in which many dream of enjoying.  My wife was certainly one of them.  And with no big travel plans for this year, I decided to finally book this trip this past spring.  I've been to New York before, but the wife has never been... In fact, she's never been to the East Coast period.  So this trip included many … [Read more...] about A Big Apple Holiday Adventure Introduction

My Thoughts on United’s Basic Economy

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News of United Airline's new Basic Economy fare have been circulating for little while now.  For those of you not yet familiar with this fare, United's Basic Economy will be the lowest available fare.  It will be similar to Spirit Airline's fare, and will not come with mileage earnings, elite benefits, advanced seat selections, or even a carry-on bag.  And while this fare is … [Read more...] about My Thoughts on United’s Basic Economy