After our too-brief stay at the Alila Napa Valley, it was time for us to head into the city. I long vacillated over what hotel to stay at and eventually settled on the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on Embarcadero. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Destinations
Review: La Calenda Mexican
After our extravagant pre-dinner, it was time to head to the main event at another Thomas Keller establishment - La Calenda. His first ethnic concept, the restaurant serves up authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Yountville. … [Read more...] about Review: La Calenda Mexican
CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
CLEAR has been around (at least in its current incarnation) for around a decade. Allowing members to skip the TSA or TSA Pre-Check line, CLEAR is beloved in busy airports. But it's never been available in the islands, at least until now, as CLEAR is coming to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
Review: Regiis Ova Caviar and Champagne Lounge
After our wine tasting and tour at Schramsberg Vineyard, we decided to pre-game (food) before dinner at one of Thomas Keller's many establishments in Yountville - the Regiis Ova Lounge. And why not? A couple of snacks couldn't hurt, and actually served us well, given how the rest of the night went. But more on that later. … [Read more...] about Review: Regiis Ova Caviar and Champagne Lounge
Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Oh boy! We're at the end of July, so I better get with updating you all on Hawaii hotel performance in June 2023. And it seems that predictions of Hawaii's visitor numbers cratering this summer appear, at least for now, to be false. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Wine Tasting at Schramsberg
The last time we were in Napa Valley, we didn't do any wine tastings at all. This time, though, I made doing at least one a priority. Being that we both enjoy The French Laundry's Modicum sparkling wine, I decided to book us a wine tasting at Schramsberg Vineyard. … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting at Schramsberg
Olive Oil Tasting at Long Meadow Ranch
When most people think of Napa Valley, they think of vineyards and wine tastings. Heck, there's a train that'll take you on a tasting journey throughout the valley. But being the olive oil lover that I am, I just had to try the olive oil tasting at Long Meadow Ranch. … [Read more...] about Olive Oil Tasting at Long Meadow Ranch
MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
We recently learned that Hyatt and MGM will be ending their long partnership later this year. However, at the time, we had no idea why. Well, it didn't take long to get answers, as we known know that MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy. … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
The First Cyclone to Threaten Hawaii in 2023
Well, this hurricane season was predicted to be an above-average one. And two weeks into the season, the first cyclone to threaten Hawaii in 2023 is here. As you read this, Calvin is barrelling toward Hawaii Island, threatening it - especially the Hilo side - with torrential rains and strong winds. … [Read more...] about The First Cyclone to Threaten Hawaii in 2023
World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End
What is, in my opinion, the best hotel loyalty program relationship appears to have run its course as we have now learned that the World of Hyatt and MGM partnership will end. I don't know about you guys, but this means I will lose both my MGM Rewards and World of Hyatt statuses. 🙁 … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End