With my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, I've finally stayed at every Marriott in Waikiki. That means I can finally write my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts to help those of you loyal to Bonvoy decide where to stay. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
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Hampton Inn is Heading to Maui
As big as Hilton is, their presence on Maui is shockingly small. Currently, their sole property is the Grand Wailea. But that's changing soon, as the Hampton Inn is heading to Maui. However, it isn't being built in any of the island's resort districts. … [Read more...] about Hampton Inn is Heading to Maui
Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
I love a good Pho spot, so I've had An Di Dzo Hawaii on my list for a while now. After all, it's an upscale Pho restaurant in the luxurious Ward Village neighborhood by the old local standby Cuu Long II in Chinatown. … [Read more...] about Review: An Di Dzo Hawaii
Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to check out a new matcha spot. No, this isn't Junbi, which we checked out recently, but is a local spot in Kaimuki called Daily Whisk Matcha. … [Read more...] about Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Review: Junbi Waikiki
Hawaii has no shortage of milk tea/boba spots. But one of our newer options, Junbi Waikiki, does things a bit differently. At Junbi, they focus on Japanese matcha rather than black teas and Chinese teas. … [Read more...] about Review: Junbi Waikiki
Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
During our recent stay in Waikiki, we decided to pop into Stix Asia Waikiki for lunch. Recently opened, Stix Asia Waikiki replaces a similar concept that used to occupy its space - Waikiki Yokocho. And if you've been to Yokocho, Walking into Stix, you might get hit with a sense of deja vu. … [Read more...] about Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
Hawaii Hotel Report 01-2023
Hawaii hotel occupancy was slightly up, while rates were down. Let's dig into the numbers in my Hawaii hotel report 01-2023. But, while rates are down a bit, they're still far higher than they were before. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Report 01-2023
Review: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
It's official! I've finally stayed at all of the Marriott properties in Waikiki with my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. To be honest, I could've stayed here long ago, but I just couldn't get myself to do so. Recently, though, I decided to finally pull the trigger. … [Read more...] about Review: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines opened a new TSA checkpoint, giving them two separate screening facilities for Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But, unfortunately, only one has Pre-Check. So here's where the HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane is. … [Read more...] about HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
Kaimana Has a Pup!
You all remember Kaimana, the monk seal, right? Three years ago, RH58, also known as Rocky, hauled up onto Kaimana Beach and gave birth to a pup. It was the first birth in bustling Waikiki in DECADES. And now, Kaimana has a pup of her own! … [Read more...] about Kaimana Has a Pup!