Despite touting their customer-centric style of business, there appears to be trouble at Mokulele Airlines now, with many on Molokai complaining that Airline frequently leaves them stranded. That's a complete 180 to the ethos they espoused not long ago. … [Read more...] about Trouble at Mokulele Airlines
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Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023
Towards the end of last year/early this year, lodging demand in Hawaii softened. But as we'll see in the Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023 report, it hasn't gotten much better in February. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023
Plan to Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers is Approved
Happy day! A plan to save Hawaiian Honeycreepers is approved by the National Park Service and State Board of Land and Natural Resources! This innovative, non-invasive plan should significantly boost our critically endangered manus' fight for survival, even though some sought to block it. … [Read more...] about Plan to Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers is Approved
Review: Enterprise SJC Audi A4
I knew we'd be doing a lot of driving in our Living It Up in California trip, so I wanted a good car. After much research, I settled on renting with Enterprise SJC, choosing their Standard Elite class via Costco Travel. I just hoped I wouldn't get the same car I did a couple of months earlier in Seattle. … [Read more...] about Review: Enterprise SJC Audi A4
Alaska Air Flight 830 HNL to SJC
To get to California during our Living It Up in California trip, I chose Alaska Air Flight 830. Sure, my decision to fly Alaska was driven by my need to use expiring credits, but the airport I chose was based more on our last trip to NorCal back in 2018. Was that the right decision? I'm not sure. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Flight 830 HNL to SJC
The Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
With my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, I've finally stayed at every Marriott in Waikiki. That means I can finally write my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts to help those of you loyal to Bonvoy decide where to stay. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
Hampton Inn is Heading to Maui
As big as Hilton is, their presence on Maui is shockingly small. Currently, their sole property is the Grand Wailea. But that's changing soon, as the Hampton Inn is heading to Maui. However, it isn't being built in any of the island's resort districts. … [Read more...] about Hampton Inn is Heading to Maui
Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
I love a good Pho spot, so I've had An Di Dzo Hawaii on my list for a while now. After all, it's an upscale Pho restaurant in the luxurious Ward Village neighborhood by the old local standby Cuu Long II in Chinatown. … [Read more...] about Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
Living It Up in California – Introduction
As you may recall from my 2023 Outlook post, I don't really plan on traveling this year and may not travel much at all in the mid-term. But before I made this decision, I had booked a stay in Napa and ended up turning that trip into a last hurrah, living it up in California. … [Read more...] about Living It Up in California – Introduction
Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to check out a new matcha spot. No, this isn't Junbi, which we checked out recently, but is a local spot in Kaimuki called Daily Whisk Matcha. … [Read more...] about Review: Daily Whisk Matcha