As I mentioned in a previous post, we split our time on Maui between Kaanapali and Wailea to sample a Marriott and a Hilton. The first of these hotels ended up being the Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. … [Read more...] about Review: Westin Maui Resort and Spa
Trip Reports
Taco Maria – Incredible Alta California Cuisine!
At the time of our visit, Taco Maria was the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Orange County, California. But they're so much more than just a starred restaurant - it's a delicious homage to a family, culture, and location. And they're now one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. … [Read more...] about Taco Maria – Incredible Alta California Cuisine!
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate
During our initial lockdown in 2020, I passed the time by finding Hawaii-based tree-to-bar chocolate operations and giving them a try. One of these was Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate. So I made visiting them on this trip one of my top priorities. … [Read more...] about Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
After our interesting flight and securing our car, all I wanted to do was get something to eat and get to bed. However, that meant driving 45-ish minutes on the 405 down to Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. … [Read more...] about Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Alamo Rent A Car Los Angeles Airport
When I was looking at car prices in Los Angeles, National was stupid expensive. So, I settled for the slightly less expensive Alamo Rent A Car Los Angeles Airport. I did, however, spring for a midsize CUV (still cheaper than Emerald Aisle), which may not have been the best idea. … [Read more...] about Alamo Rent A Car Los Angeles Airport
Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Wailuku Brunch
Knowing that our room wouldn't be ready for a while, I made brunch reservations for our day of arrival on Maui. Wanting to try something new this time, I chose SixtyTwo MarcKet in Wailuku for our first meal on-island. … [Read more...] about Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Wailuku Brunch
Alaska Air 3384 Las Vegas to Los Angeles
As our time in Vegas came to an end, we headed to Harry Ried International Airport to take what would become one of our most interesting (bad) flights to date - Alaska Air 3384 Las Vegas to Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air 3384 Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Review: National Car Rental Kahului
For this trip to Maui, I chose to get our car from National Car Rental Kahului. The overall experience was similar to that of Vegas, only there was no shortage here, though the car I ended up with wasn't as good as the one I had in Sin City. … [Read more...] about Review: National Car Rental Kahului
Herringbone Waikiki Revisited
When we figured out we wouldn't be running the Honolulu Marathon Start to the Park, we decided to do the exact opposite. That gave me the chance to do a Herringbone Waikiki revisited post, as they recently reopened under new management. … [Read more...] about Herringbone Waikiki Revisited
I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Here's a shocker - until recently, I've never been to an IKEA. Yup. I never found the love for these gigantic stores. But, recently, I went to my first one. And, as a result, I finally tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs. … [Read more...] about I Finally Tried the IKEA Swedish Meatballs