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Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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The second to the last day of our great PNW adventure was also our first full day in Seattle and the last day we had our rental car.  So to kickoff the day, headed up to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room. While most may flock to the original Starbucks location at Pike Place Market, it really isn't much of a destination if you ask me.  It's simply a tiny … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Tillamook Cheese and Cannon Beach

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Our second full day in Portland saw my wife & my buddy pile into our rental early in the morning and head out of the city.  Our ultimate destination for the day would be the Tillamook Cheese factory, in you guessed it, Tillamook, Oregon.  But since we were driving all the way out there, why not stop by Cannon Beach too?  So off we went in the early morning fog and light … [Read more...] about Tillamook Cheese and Cannon Beach

Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms Construction

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Hyatt recently announced it's new brand, the Unbound Collection.  During the announcement, it was mentioned that a hotel in Hawaii would be included.  This hotel will actually be the redeveloped Coco Palms hotel on Kauai.  And recently, the Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms construction project has begun, sort of. According to local news outlets, the project has been stalled for … [Read more...] about Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms Construction

Hawaiian Air Long Haul HNL-PDX

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Lest you think I never leave the rock islands, last October the wife and I took a trip to the Pacific Northwest to visit my friend in Portland, make an AvGeek pilgrimage, eat a ton of good food, and just have an amazing adventure overall.  Of course to get there, I decided to fly Hawaiian Air Long Haul HNL-PDX and SEA-HNL.  My choice of Hawaiian Air was based on the low price … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Long Haul HNL-PDX

The Pig and The Lady

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As regular readers of Jeffsetter may know, your's truly got his start at this distinguished career fun gig writing guest posts for Mr. & Mrs. J as they planned their trip to Hawaii.  During those guests posts were a lot of dining recommendations, especially for Oahu, one of which, The Pig and The Lady, is where Mr. & Mrs. J met up with Mrs. Island Miler and myself for … [Read more...] about The Pig and The Lady

Ululani Shave Ice

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Shave ice is one of Hawaii's most iconic foods, and while not as renown as Matsumoto's Shave Ice on Oahu's North Shore, Ululani Shave Ice is one of the most iconic shave ice vendors in the State. Available only on Maui, Ululani Shave Ice is quite different from the likes of Matsumoto's and most other famous shops on Oahu.  Why?  Because Ululani has an enormous menu of … [Read more...] about Ululani Shave Ice

Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel

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I was debating whether or not to review this property, as the Waikiki Parc Hotel is closing this fall for an extensive, 2 year renovation.  The renovation will slash the room count in half, and will undoubtedly raises prices appreciably, but for now, the Waikiki Parc remains a good value.  In fact, I recommended the property to Mr. & Mrs. J, which was admittedly a long shot … [Read more...] about Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel

Moke’s Bread and Breakfast

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After getting back to our car from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, the wife and I took a 15 minute drive into Kailua town to have breakfast at Moke's Bread & Breakfast.  Kailua is actually home to many famous breakfast places, the more well known ones being Cinnamon's and Boots & Kimos, but in my opinion, Moke's is the best. Located in a side street in central Kailua, … [Read more...] about Moke’s Bread and Breakfast