During my recent trip to Vegas and Irvine, we flew on Hawaiian Airlines. Sure, Southwest is an option nowadays, but my in-laws prefer Hawaiian for the convenience and ease. So, let's talk about Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
Trip Reports
The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Before I get to the trip itself, I want to talk about the new Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse. After all, this new concourse is the first new major addition at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in decades! And, as luck would have it, our flight was departing out of this new terminal. … [Read more...] about The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
Well, it's been a minute since I've done one of these. In fact, by the time I set foot on the plane for my recent trip, it was over TWO YEARS since I last left Oahu. So, let's hope I remember how to do this 😂 - my Vegas + Irvine trip report introduction. … [Read more...] about Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
My Hawaii Safe Travels Experience
Recently, I came back from my first trip off-island in over two years. And while you can expect a trip report soon, I want to talk about my Hawaii Safe Travels experience. After all, the program continues to be a bit, uh, ambiguous. … [Read more...] about My Hawaii Safe Travels Experience
Review: Upscale Bentos at C4 Table
There's no doubt that the pandemic caused a lot of economic pain, shifts in business strategy, etc. But, we've also seen it create a surge in creativity. One of the best new businesses born of this creativity, in my opinion, is C4 Table by Chef Colin Hazama. … [Read more...] about Review: Upscale Bentos at C4 Table
Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab 2021 Part 2
Two of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii came together again to produce another uniquely Hawaiian dining experience. Following up a similar dinner put on earlier this year, the Na'au Hilo + PAI Honolulu collab 2021 part 2 was a pleasant, late summer surprise! … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab 2021 Part 2
Restaurant Review – Adela’s Country Eatery
For a while now, I've seen people talking about a place in Kaneohe that makes a variety of different, locally-inspired noodles. But, it wasn't until just recently that I finally made my way there. So, here's what I thought of Adela's Country Eatery. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review – Adela’s Country Eatery
How Sapphire Changes Impact Earnings
Last week, I covered the very mediocre "enhancements" coming to the Chase Sapphire cards, including their new earning structures. So, today, I want to cover how the Sapphire changes impact earnings with the cards in real-life usage. And, as you might imagine, the change is significant. … [Read more...] about How Sapphire Changes Impact Earnings
Review: Et Al Hawaii by Foodland
Hawaii-based supermarket chain Foodland has been busy reinventing itself. Part of that reinvention is new stores like the company's Foodland Farms and smaller Kahala Market concepts. But, their diversification now includes restaurants. Recently, I got to try one of these restaurants - Et Al Hawaii by Foodland. … [Read more...] about Review: Et Al Hawaii by Foodland
Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market
During our stay at the Sheraton Waikiki, I once again decided to check out the property's on-site breakfast options. Sure, there are other options conveniently located nearby, but I wanted to be able to report on the full experience for you all 😉. So we checked out the Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market. … [Read more...] about Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market
