What's the difference between credit cards and charge cards? A lot, actually, even though many use the terms interchangeably. But not to worry, the differences, while large, are few and are easy to understand. … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Credit Cards and Charge Cards
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Hawaiian Airlines Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Hawaiian Airlines raises its checked bag fee, following most other U.S. carriers. Unlike the others, though, Hawaiian's fee increase isn't being done across the board. Unfortunately, though, the new fees already went into effect on November 13, basically without warning. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Raises Its Checked Bag Fee
Alaska Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees
And another one bites the dust. Following JetBlue and the US Big 3, Alaska Airlines increases checked bag fees too. That leaves Hawaiian Airlines as the last one not to raise fees. I mean, there's Southwest too, but they won't charge fees. And airlines like Sun Country don't count, right? … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees
Protect Yourself When Traveling
Inclimate weather has been an increasingly common issue, which in turn causes many travel-related issues. But there are ways to protect yourself when traveling, or at least mitigate the impacts of weather. And best of all, most of you probably already have these coverages! … [Read more...] about Protect Yourself When Traveling
Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Things are going to be very different without Korean SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner. But there are still great values available, so let's look at the best way to earn Hawaii award travel with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earn Hawaii Award Travel with Credit Cards Post Korean
Enter to Win 1 Million HawaiianMiles
It's no secret that I'm not the biggest fan of HawaiianMiles. Their value to me is just, okay. But with the loss of Korean Air SkyPass as an Ultimate Rewards transfer partner, finding great value for Hawaii travel is a lot more difficult. A ton of miles are a ton of miles, so it's a no-brainer to enter to win 1 million HawaiianMiles. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million HawaiianMiles
5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is my favorite credit card. It has excellent bonus categories, but for this month only, there's a special bonus available; cardholders may earn 5x bonus points on Chase Sapphire Reserve transactions made with Chase Pay. … [Read more...] about 5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
Hurricane Olivia Threatens Hawaii
Just weeks after Hurricane Lane slammed the Big Island, yet another hurricane is threatening the state. This time Hurricane Olivia threatens Hawaii, and we could begin feeling its effects as early as Tuesday. As a result, Hawaii is under a Tropical Storm Watch yet again. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Olivia Threatens Hawaii
Booking The French Laundry the “Easy” Way
Later this year, Mrs. Island Miler and I are traveling to Northern California for a wedding. But it also happens to be her birthday, so I've decided to turn this trip into a round birthday for her. And part of this, of course, means securing some fantastic dining, which is easier said than done. So here's my story on booking The French Laundry. … [Read more...] about Booking The French Laundry the “Easy” Way
Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
If you've been following along with this blog of the national news, you'd know that a hurricane is barreling towards Hawaii. So let's take do a Hurricane Lane update as it passes the islands. And if you've forgotten, remember that transferring points to Korean SkyPass will no longer be possible soon. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder