Like most other airlines in the US, Alaska Airlines is experiencing staffing shortages. In an effort to prevent a system meltdown during the busy summer travel season, Alaska Air cuts flights, including HNL-ANC. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Cuts Flights Including HNL-ANC
Destinations
Diamond Head to Require Reservations
Hawaii continues to grapple with over-tourism. As a result, we've seen a variety of coping strategies, most of which revolve around fees and reservations. And that's exactly how officials plan to control crowds at one of Oahu's most popular sites. Of course, that means Diamond Head is to require reservations for visitors. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head to Require Reservations
Xiao Long Bao at Mr Dough Hawaii
Hawaii has a lot of dim sum options. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of places that serve xiao long bao. So when a new spot opened, it gave me and Mrs. Island Miler some hope. So let's talk about the xiao long bao at Mr Dough Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Xiao Long Bao at Mr Dough Hawaii
Outstanding Italian Food at Sale Pepe Maui
Aside from checking out Waicoco, my other restaurant goal for our Maui trip was to finally try Sale Pepe Maui. Hailed as one of the best restaurants in the islands by many of Hawaii's top chefs, Sale Pepe has long been on my to-try list. And I'm glad we finally got here. … [Read more...] about Outstanding Italian Food at Sale Pepe Maui
Bar Maze Omakase Dinner
One of Honolulu's newer restaurants is Bar Maze in the trendy Kakaako neighborhood. The brainchild of Bar Leather Apron co-owner/head bartender Justin Park, the Bar Maze Omakase Dinner is a unique experience that takes food and drink pairings to a whole new level. … [Read more...] about Bar Maze Omakase Dinner
Hawaiian Air Mass Cancellations
Last week was an unusual one for Hawaiian Air customers traveling within the islands. That's because Hawaiian Air had mass cancellations due to a shortage of Boeing 717 pilots. However, they made some smart swaps to get their customers to their destinations. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Mass Cancellations
Mokulele Air Adds Saab S340B to Fleet
Hawaii's smaller local airline is expanding its fleet with larger aircraft. Specifically, Mokulele Air adds the Saab S340B to its fleet later this month. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air Adds Saab S340B to Fleet
Bird-Watching at Hosmer Grove
It's long been my dream to see endemic Hawaiian honeycreepers in the wild. So, with some time to kill on our second day on Maui, we decided to go bird-watching at Hosmer Grove in Haleakala National Park. … [Read more...] about Bird-Watching at Hosmer Grove
Hawaii Joining Apple Wallet ID Program
When Apple announced that they were partnering with states to add driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple wallet, I was dismayed (but not surprised) Hawaii wasn't on the list. That's changing soon, however, as Hawaii is joining the Apple Wallet ID program! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Joining Apple Wallet ID Program
Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight
As previously announced, Hawaii Safe Travels and mask mandate end tonight. However, you'll still need to pack your mask on your next trip to Hawaii - at least for now. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight