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Aulani Activities

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Today I'm continuing my mini series on Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  The previous posts discussed the resort's accommodations and dining, but today I'm going to go over Aulani activities. Pools Despite being a resort in Hawaii, the main draw at Aulani are its pools.  The Waikolohe Valley is the resort's main attraction, home to its many pools, slides, and lazy … [Read more...] about Aulani Activities

Aulani Dining

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In my last post I went over Aulani's Accommodations, mainly the Disney Vacation Club villas, so this time around I'll be covering Aulani Dining.  Why?  Well, despite the perception that there's few options, Aulani does have a TON of different dining options ranging from quick-service to upscale fare. 'Ama'Ama To me the best and only sit-down restaurant at Aulani is … [Read more...] about Aulani Dining

Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms Construction

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Hyatt recently announced it's new brand, the Unbound Collection.  During the announcement, it was mentioned that a hotel in Hawaii would be included.  This hotel will actually be the redeveloped Coco Palms hotel on Kauai.  And recently, the Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms construction project has begun, sort of. According to local news outlets, the project has been stalled for … [Read more...] about Hyatt Unbound Coco Palms Construction

The Pig and The Lady

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As regular readers of Jeffsetter may know, your's truly got his start at this distinguished career fun gig writing guest posts for Mr. & Mrs. J as they planned their trip to Hawaii.  During those guests posts were a lot of dining recommendations, especially for Oahu, one of which, The Pig and The Lady, is where Mr. & Mrs. J met up with Mrs. Island Miler and myself for … [Read more...] about The Pig and The Lady

Sam Sato’s

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Like I said before in, like in my review of Mitch's Sushi, some of the best food you'll find in Hawaii, are in unlikely and/or obscure places.  Sam Sato's, like Mitch's is in a somewhat obscure location with terrible parking.  But unlike Mitch's, Sam Sato's is an old school, local institution. Located above Kahului, in the county seat of Wailuku, Sam Sato's is buried in … [Read more...] about Sam Sato’s

Ululani Shave Ice

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Shave ice is one of Hawaii's most iconic foods, and while not as renown as Matsumoto's Shave Ice on Oahu's North Shore, Ululani Shave Ice is one of the most iconic shave ice vendors in the State. Available only on Maui, Ululani Shave Ice is quite different from the likes of Matsumoto's and most other famous shops on Oahu.  Why?  Because Ululani has an enormous menu of … [Read more...] about Ululani Shave Ice

Review: Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport

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In my previous post, I covered the Maui Seaside Hotel, which isn't a property I cared for much.  In fact, when I'm on Maui, my go-to property is the Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport Hotel.  Yes the Courtyard Maui isn't on the beach, and is next to the airport and a Costco, but it has a convenient, central location, good value (for Maui), and provides good quality. When I … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport

Hotel Review: Maui Seaside Hotel

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Over the past two years I've been to Maui 4 times, 3 of which had a hotel stay or two.  Though rare for me, one of the trips was for work, which meant I had no say in the hotel I stayed at.  My employer booked me into the Maui Seaside hotel, which is located in Kahului Maui.  Because most of the flights were identical to my flight to Kona, so I'll spare you the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Maui Seaside Hotel

Mitch’s Sushi Bar

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Sometimes the best things in life are found in the places you'd least expect them.  This is especially true for a major tourism destination like Hawaii, where many of the places locals love are off the beaten path.  Mitch's Sushi Bar is definitely one of these places, offering some of the best sushi in town, in an unlikely locale. This small sushi restaurant buried in an … [Read more...] about Mitch’s Sushi Bar