Do you know what's more difficult than choosing a hotel in San Francisco? Picking a dinner spot. With just two nights to play in the city, I had to pick carefully. As such, I decided to book a table at one of the hottest restaurants in the Bay Area: The Progress SF. … [Read more...] about Review: The Progress SF
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Call to Reschedule Your Maui Travel
If you have upcoming travel to Maui and decide to do the right thing, you'll need to make changes. However, don't just jump online to make those changes. I think you should call to reschedule your Maui travel. … [Read more...] about Call to Reschedule Your Maui Travel
Maui Needs Help
By now, I'm sure you've all seen the devastation on Maui. Numerous brush fires turned much of Lahaina, parts of Kihei, and a portion of Kula into absolute hellscapes. Because of this, Maui needs help - and not just financially or via human effort. They need everyone's kokua in ways you may not even think of. … [Read more...] about Maui Needs Help
Review: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
After our too-brief stay at the Alila Napa Valley, it was time for us to head into the city. I long vacillated over what hotel to stay at and eventually settled on the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on Embarcadero. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Review: La Calenda Mexican
After our extravagant pre-dinner, it was time to head to the main event at another Thomas Keller establishment - La Calenda. His first ethnic concept, the restaurant serves up authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Yountville. … [Read more...] about Review: La Calenda Mexican
CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
CLEAR has been around (at least in its current incarnation) for around a decade. Allowing members to skip the TSA or TSA Pre-Check line, CLEAR is beloved in busy airports. But it's never been available in the islands, at least until now, as CLEAR is coming to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
Review: Regiis Ova Caviar and Champagne Lounge
After our wine tasting and tour at Schramsberg Vineyard, we decided to pre-game (food) before dinner at one of Thomas Keller's many establishments in Yountville - the Regiis Ova Lounge. And why not? A couple of snacks couldn't hurt, and actually served us well, given how the rest of the night went. But more on that later. … [Read more...] about Review: Regiis Ova Caviar and Champagne Lounge
Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Oh boy! We're at the end of July, so I better get with updating you all on Hawaii hotel performance in June 2023. And it seems that predictions of Hawaii's visitor numbers cratering this summer appear, at least for now, to be false. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Wine Tasting at Schramsberg
The last time we were in Napa Valley, we didn't do any wine tastings at all. This time, though, I made doing at least one a priority. Being that we both enjoy The French Laundry's Modicum sparkling wine, I decided to book us a wine tasting at Schramsberg Vineyard. … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting at Schramsberg
Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Recently, Hawaii's hometown airline had several infuriating failures. And, based on my less serious issues with them, Hawaiian's latest issues don't surprise me at all. In fact, I'd say this is par for the course, just on a larger scale. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me