Right after I published my Hawaii hotel news December 2016 edition, new information about an upcoming Oahu resort was revealed. So, here's an Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update. As previously reported, the Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina will be built on Oahu's west side, in the Ko Olina Resort. Atlantis is slated to be built on a 26-acre parcel of … [Read more...] about Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update
Destinations
Delta Business Class [Review]
In March 2016, we flew Delta business class from Buenos Aires (EZE) to Atlanta (ATL). … [Read more...] about Delta Business Class [Review]
Hawaii Hotel News December 2016
This year has been an eventful year for Hawaii's hospitality industry. There's been a number of renovations, ownership shakeups, and new property openings. As we near the end of the year, however, things continue to show no sign of slowing down. So here's the Hawaii hotel news December 2016 edition. Wailea Beach Marriott One of the oldest resorts in Maui's … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel News December 2016
Aerolineas Argentinas Salon Condor [Review]
Here is a quick review of the Aerolineas Argentinas Salon Condor in Buenos Aries EZE airport. We didn't spend much time in here because we were at the Centurion Lounge. We popped into the Salon Condor to check out the place. … [Read more...] about Aerolineas Argentinas Salon Condor [Review]
Modern Honolulu Names its New Restaurant
A few weeks ago I reported that the Modern Honolulu would be ending its licensing agreement with Chef Masaharu Morimoto, better known as the Iron Chef Japanese. The property, however, had stated that the restaurant would remain open and retain all of its staff, even through its planned close date of December 8. What wasn't clear, however, was what exactly the restaurant space … [Read more...] about Modern Honolulu Names its New Restaurant
The End of Sugar on Maui
Yesterday marked a dramatic change for the island of Maui and the people that call it home. After over 115 years (the current mill) of continuous operation, Alexander & Baldwin's HC&S, also known as the Puunene Sugar Mill, harvested its final crop of sugar cane. And when that final truckload of sugar cane arrived at the mill, it marked not only the end of sugar on … [Read more...] about The End of Sugar on Maui
New Zealand Road Trip – Martinborough [Wine Region]
In September 2015, we took a five day New Zealand road trip in a camper van. Our third stop was at Martinborough which gave us an unexpected surprise - wine! … [Read more...] about New Zealand Road Trip – Martinborough [Wine Region]
Bora Bora Montage [Video]
In August 2015, we stopped in French Polynesia. On this stop we visited Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. … [Read more...] about Bora Bora Montage [Video]
Colonia del Sacramento – Easy Day Trip
Colonia del Sacramento is an easy day trip from Buenos Aries, Argentina. … [Read more...] about Colonia del Sacramento – Easy Day Trip
New Waikiki Hotel Rooms on the Cheap!
Hotel rates in Hawaii are pretty high at the moment. Rooms are largely full, and unfortunately, the number of available rooms have been in decline. But, there is an opportunity right now to take advantage of some good deals. Currently you can get some new Waikiki hotel rooms on the cheap. The resort fee is even waived under this deal! Incredible right? When was the last … [Read more...] about New Waikiki Hotel Rooms on the Cheap!