During our Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California, we stayed at three different hotels. And the stay I was most looking forward to was the one at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Trip Reports
Review: MW Restaurant Dinner
A couple of months ago, Mrs. Island Miler took me to MW Restaurant for my birthday. So, naturally, I'm going to review our MW Restaurant Dinner experience for all of you! … [Read more...] about Review: MW Restaurant Dinner
Review: Bouchon Bakery Yountville
After checking out of the Courtyard Merced began the 2.5 to 3-hour drive to our next hotel, the Las Alcobas. But before getting there, we made a pit stop in Yountville for a light lunch at Bouchon Bakery. … [Read more...] about Review: Bouchon Bakery Yountville
A Brief Visit to Yosemite National Park
Our time in Merced, California was limited. However, I've wanted to visit Yosemite for a long time now. So, I decided to take us on a brief visit to Yosemite National Park. Though, I'd say "brief" was a hell of an understatement! … [Read more...] about A Brief Visit to Yosemite National Park
My Arduous Journey Home with Hawaiian Air
My flight to Maui was uneventful. But, things went off the rails from there. So here the story of my arduous journey home with Hawaiian Air. … [Read more...] about My Arduous Journey Home with Hawaiian Air
What I Ate in Merced, California
When I tell people I went to Merced, I often get a puzzled look. Yeah, I didn't know where it was either. As a result, I didn't expect much from the food scene there. So, here's what I ate in Merced, California. … [Read more...] about What I Ate in Merced, California
Review: Tin Roof Maui by Sheldon Simeon
My recent work trip on Maui meant I needed to eat. So, I took this opportunity to FINALLY give Tin Roof Maui by Sheldon Simeon a try! … [Read more...] about Review: Tin Roof Maui by Sheldon Simeon
Review: Courtyard by Marriott Merced
The purpose of our NorCal trip was to attend a wedding in Merced. So, while in Merced, we ended up staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Merced. Why? Because, Marriott, and because it's one of the nicer options in the area. … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard by Marriott Merced
Review: Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set
I love a good, authentic pizza. So, since its opening, Appetito Waikiki has been on my radar. As a result, we ended up taking advantage of the Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set during our recent Hyatt Centric Waikiki stay. … [Read more...] about Review: Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set
Review: Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG
Last month, I had a last-minute work trip to Maui. So for the first time in a few years, let's do an intra-Hawaii flight review. Specifically, I'll be reviewing Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG