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Big Changes are Coming to Lanai

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Since billionaire Larry Ellison purchased 98% of the island of Lanai, the island has been in a constant state of change.  Much of the initial changes were to public facilities for residents.  But in 2015, Mr. Ellison turned his attention to his resort properties on the island.  And now, big changes are coming to Lanai. Back in 2015, Larry Ellison closed both the Four … [Read more...] about Big Changes are Coming to Lanai

Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway

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Trying to get to Hawaii on the cheap?  Enter the Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles giveaway.  All you have to do to enter is signup for Honolulu Magazine's new WeekendPicks e-newsletter. Signing up for the WeekendPicks newsletter doesn't cost anything, except having another weekly e-mail in your inbox.  Of course, if you don't live in Hawaii and/or are planning on … [Read more...] about Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway

Dining on Waiheke Island

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This post provides a few suggestions for dining on Waiheke Island based on places we tried during our weekend trip to the island. If you are not familiar with Waiheke Island, then check out our post on this day trip from Auckland. Waiheke is beautiful and serene, just moment away from Auckland. Tip: Most casual restaurants in New Zealand are seat yourself or order … [Read more...] about Dining on Waiheke Island

Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017

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Hawaii isn't a cheap place to visit or live.  It is the most isolated island chain in the world, being over 2,000 miles away from the nearest landmass.  And with little land available, much of what we consume must be shipped in.  Oh, and land prices are naturally high too.  Add to that the fact that Hawaii is a highly desirable destination, and you get some of the highest room … [Read more...] about Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017

Big Apple Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge

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After a satisfying brunch at Jane, the wife and I headed out on our Big Apple Day 3 adventures.  Now, we didn't really have any plans for this day.  We were thinking about going to the 9/11 Museum, but that didn't happen.  The metro line we took from Jane skipped the Cortland St. station and instead stopped at South Ferry Terminal.  Since this is where you need to be for the … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge

Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York

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Sushi Nakazawa was one of the most difficult reservations to get for me on this trip.  The restaurant is immensely popular, and for good reason.  Chef Daisuke Nakazawa was an apprentice of sushi master, Jiro Ono, whom you may remember from the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.  So along with Le Bernardin, Sushi Nakazawa was the restaurant I booked as soon as the booking window … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York

Review: Michael White’s Marea

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As I've said before, this trip to New York was the first for the wife, but not for me.  So while her goals were to see a lot of the must-see sights, my goal was to EAT.  Our first official meal in The City happened the night before at a Hawaiian restaurant I've wanted to try since they opened, Noreetuh.  But our next official meal in the restaurant came off of Anthony … [Read more...] about Review: Michael White’s Marea

Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square

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Day 2 of our Big Apple Holiday Adventure saw our first full day of exploring.  We like to keep things informal, though, so we had no plan or itinerary.  Rather, we simply did whatever we felt like that day.  Our second day in The City was BEAUTIFUL, so we decided to knockout some of the outdoor sights.  So here goes, our Big Apple Day 2! … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 2: Rockefeller, Central Park, Times Square