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
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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
Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Korean SkyPass has long offered the best value when redeeming points or miles for travel to and from Hawaii. But since transferring points to SkyPass won't be an option come August 25, it's time to re-think our Hawaii award travel strategy. And so this is what earning Hawaiian award flights post-SkyPass will be like. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
Korean Airlines Leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards
Now, this is a sucker punch to the gut. Korean Airlines leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards removes our best award option for flights between Hawaii and the Continental U.S. … [Read more...] about Korean Airlines Leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards
Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Hector
The Central Pacific Hurricane season began on June 1 and runs through November 1. And, now, Hawaii's is watching its first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Hector. … [Read more...] about Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Hector
Alaska Air Seattle Lounges Leaving Priority Pass
The Alaska Air Seattle lounges leaving Priority Pass was inevitable. With never-ending crowding issues, even during my last visit two years ago, it was only a matter of time. But, there are other options at SEA. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Seattle Lounges Leaving Priority Pass
Review: The American Express Platinum Card
As you'll recall from my 2018 Strategy 2.0, I recently picked up the American Express Platinum Card. And it's a card I've long been conflicted about because my points strategy is different from many bloggers. I'm even conflicted about writing this review now, but here it is. … [Read more...] about Review: The American Express Platinum Card
Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase
Is there going to be a Hawaiian Airlines card annual fee increase for existing cardholders? The "new card" launch yesterday sure seems to hint at an increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Card Annual Fee Increase