This past December, Mrs. Island Miler took the plunge and did the Honolulu Marathon for the first time. And based on our experience, here's how to do the Honolulu Marathon right for both visitors and kama'aina. … [Read more...] about How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
Hawaii
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! … [Read more...] about Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
Southwest Air Gates at HNL gates are Complete
As Southwest Airlines made its inaugural validation flight, the Hawaii Department of Transportation made another important announcement; the Southwest Air gare at HNL are complete! … [Read more...] about Southwest Air Gates at HNL gates are Complete
Southwest Begins Hawaii Validation Flights Today
Now that the Partial Government Shutdown is over, Southwest can resume its ETOPS certification. And, so, Southwest begins Hawaii validation flights today! … [Read more...] about Southwest Begins Hawaii Validation Flights Today
ANA Confirms All A380s to Serve Hawaii Market
Well, this is a bit of a shocker! ANA confirms all A380s to serve Hawaii market! That's THREE A380s operating on a single leisure market!! … [Read more...] about ANA Confirms All A380s to Serve Hawaii Market
Drone Flying in Hawaii
I've been flying drones for only seven months now and am learning new things all the time, especially regarding regulations. And while Federal regulations are clear, State ones aren't always so clear. So let's go over drone flying in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Drone Flying in Hawaii
Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
The Mrs. and I are dim sum fans. And, since its opening, Yauatcha Waikiki was our favorite, albeit pricey spot. So when they closed, we made it a priority to give Tim Ho Wan Waikiki a try. And I'm glad we did. … [Read more...] about Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Last week Friday, Congress and POTUS failed to meet the funding deadline, which lead to yet another shutdown. So let take a look at the partial government shutdown effects in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been on a roll opening new restaurants lately. For example, he recently opened a restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort and the Wailea Beach Marriott on Maui. Plus he now has three locations of his Eating House concept on Kauai and Oahu. But his latest restaurant is yet another new concept, this time in Kailua called Goen Dining and Bar. … [Read more...] about Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Today, Hawaiian Airlines operates primarily out of what's known as Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But that's changing on Wednesday (12/19) when Hawaiian Airlines shuffles check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL