Hyatt Centric Waikiki now available for booking with dates from March 15, 2017, and beyond. Originally slated to open during winter 2016, the property seems to have experienced a slight delay in opening. Technically March 15 is still winter, though just barely, and it isn't going to be 2016 anymore. ? No matter, the Hyatt Centric Waikiki looks like it's going to be a … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Now Available for Booking
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Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
Hawaiian Air pilots escalating negotiations is no surprise. A few moths ago Hawaiian Airlines pilots voted to offer a strike. The strike vote was overwhelming supported by Hawaiians 600 pilots. Of them, 99% voted in favor of a strike. And now, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the labor union that represents Hawaiian's cockpit crews, has stated they will open a … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Escalating Negotiations
International Market Place Opening 8/25
Many visitors to Hawaii probably remember seeing, and perhaps even exploring, the kitschy, somewhat seedy International Market Place. It was a Waikiki landmark, along with it's iconic banyan tree at its center. Opened in 1957, the International Market Place started life as a first-rate Waikiki attraction. It was always kitschy, with lush gardens, bridges, vines, and … [Read more...] about International Market Place Opening 8/25
Dining Review: Star Noodle
If you've been following along with my Valentines weekend trip to Maui, you'll know that we stayed on the Wailea side of the island. Unfortunately we weren't able to make it into the Lahaina/Kaanapali area this time around. However, the previous two time we were on island we did make it a point to get out to Maui's west side. We weren't staying out that side, but I made it a … [Read more...] about Dining Review: Star Noodle
Andaz Maui Dining
The Andaz Maui is a nice resort with great rooms on a beautiful beach. But what sets the Andaz Maui apart from many of the other properties around it is it's dining. Andaz Maui dining has a more local focus than other resort restaurants, though only at its own dining outlets. In total, the Andaz Maui has 5 dining venues: Ka'ana Kitchen Lehua Lounge Bumbye Beach … [Read more...] about Andaz Maui Dining
Delta Adding Meals to Hawaii
Flying economy in the U.S. has long meant no meal service. Period. However, that trend has slowly begun to change this year. Up until recently, Hawaiian Airlines was the only domestic carrier still offering complimentary meals in all cabins. Then, back in February, American announced that it would offer meals on Hawaii flights. Recently, rumors have been emerging about … [Read more...] about Delta Adding Meals to Hawaii
Vistana Hawaiian Paradise Sweepstakes
Vistana Signature Experiences is the exclusive provider of ownership interests in both Sheraton & Westin Vacation Club. The Vistana brand is a result of Starwood selling its timeshare division to the Interval Leisure Group, LLC. And to celebrate this change, Vistana is giving away one first class trip to Hawaii in their Pick Your Hawaiian Paradise Sweepstakes! The … [Read more...] about Vistana Hawaiian Paradise Sweepstakes
Review: Andaz Maui
We weren't at Ali'i Kula Lavender long before I received a call from the Andaz Maui. Our room had become available, so after looking around for a few more minutes, we headed back to Wailea. It took us nearly an hour to get back to the Andaz Maui, which seemed like an eternity. Having been teased with the promise of a "special room," I was eager to see what exactly that … [Read more...] about Review: Andaz Maui
What to do During a Tropical Cyclone
Tropical Storm Darby was the first topical cyclone of any type to directly impact Oahu in over a decade. It's been just one of many, however, that have impacted the Hawaiian Islands in recent years. The chaos that ensued, though, and questions that arose from friends that didn't grow up here got me thinking. A great blog post to write would be what to do during a tropical … [Read more...] about What to do During a Tropical Cyclone
Ali’i Kula Lavender
When we arrived at the Andaz Maui in Wailea we were informed that our room wasn't ready yet. Rather than wait around for an undisclosed amount of time, the wife and I decided to head out. Not wanting to be gone too long we simply headed to Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm on the slopes of Haleakala. The final couple of miles to Ali'i Kula Lavender are really windy and narrow … [Read more...] about Ali’i Kula Lavender