For our post-marathon dinner, I decided we should eat somewhere in our hotel. After all, it wouldn't be wise to make a marathon runner walk more, right? So, I made reservations for Morimoto Asia Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Morimoto Asia Waikiki
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First Auberge Resort in Hawaii Opens
After over a year of redevelopment work, the Big Island's Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows has re-opened. This also marks the opening of the first Auberge Resort in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about First Auberge Resort in Hawaii Opens
Is an Impossible Burger Loco Moco Good?
With so much buzz around the Impossible Burger, I've been wanting to give them a try. And, as luck would have it, I had a dinner to go to dinner at a restaurant that has it. So, I decided to give a local dish using this meat-free product a try - the Impossible Burger Loco Moco. … [Read more...] about Is an Impossible Burger Loco Moco Good?
Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner
I'm always on the lookout for unique dining experiences - especially those unique to specific locations. Well, a recent Na'au Hilo + PAI Honolulu collab dinner presented exactly that kind of experience. It was an opportunity to, literally, taste Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Na’au Hilo + PAI Honolulu Collab Dinner
Hawaii National Parks Increased Their Entry Fees
If you're visiting one of Hawaii's National Parks this year, know that two Hawaii National Parks increased their entry fees on New Year's Day. … [Read more...] about Hawaii National Parks Increased Their Entry Fees
Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
For our flight back to Oahu, we flew Southwest Flight 1470. And while both flights were mostly the same, the ground experience was, well, drastically different. Not in a good way either, might I add. … [Read more...] about Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
Honolulu Airport Concession Workers Are on Strike
The Honolulu Airport concession workers are on strike, shutting down virtually all food and beverage vendors at the airport during one of the busiest travel times of the year. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Airport Concession Workers Are on Strike
The Maui Sugar Cane Train is in Trouble Again
Not long ago, the Sugar Cane Train made a rather ominous statement. And now, it's confirmed that the Maui Sugar Cane Train is in trouble again. Plus, we now know why and what the owners are doing to try to save it. … [Read more...] about The Maui Sugar Cane Train is in Trouble Again
Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
For our second and final dinner on the Big Island, I chose to make reservations at Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, which is the hotel's signature restaurant. … [Read more...] about Meridia at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort