Recently, I got to give Southwest Airlines a try for the first time. So, for all my Hawaii people that may not have flown them yet, here's what you need to know about Southwest Airlines boarding process. … [Read more...] about The Southwest Airlines Boarding Process
Destinations
My Dismal Las Vegas Experience – Introduction
Remember how I never had any desire to go to Vegas? It's ironic how much I find myself there these days given that sentiment. And I'll continue to go despite my dismal Las Vegas experience earlier this year. … [Read more...] about My Dismal Las Vegas Experience – Introduction
Hawaiian Adding Additional West Coast Flights
Well, this isn't an announcement I was expecting. Though, my surprise has more to do with the particular routes coming online. So, let's talk about Hawaiian adding additional West Coast flights. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Adding Additional West Coast Flights
The Tourism Tipping Point – Hawaii Edition
Hawaii had a record year as far as tourism goes in 2018. But, the islands' popularity is causing issues. So let's talk about the Tourism Tipping Point - Hawaii Edition. … [Read more...] about The Tourism Tipping Point – Hawaii Edition
Hawaiian Air’s Profits Slip Amid Increased Competition
Quarter 2 2019 financial reports came out recently and, somewhat unsurprisingly, Hawaiian Air's profits slip amid increased competition during the second quarter of 2019. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air’s Profits Slip Amid Increased Competition
Napa Farms Market – Where You Should Visit at SFO
Since the Centurion Lounge San Francisco was a disaster, Mrs. Island Miler and I left and headed to Terminal 2. There, we headed to Napa Farms Market - where you should visit at SFO. … [Read more...] about Napa Farms Market – Where You Should Visit at SFO
Hawaii’s First AC Hotel is Coming to Maui
Marriott operates Marriott, Courtyard, Ritz-Carlton, Residence Inn, Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection, Marriott Vacations Club, and Autograph properties in Hawaii. But, now, Hawaii's first AC Hotel is coming to Maui soon. … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s First AC Hotel is Coming to Maui
Enjoying Modern Chinese at Mister Jiu’s
At the one Hawaii Food & Wine Festival event Mrs. Island Miler went to, we got to sample Brandon Jew's cuisine. So I knew going to San Francisco that enjoying modern Chinese at Mister Jiu's was a priority for us. … [Read more...] about Enjoying Modern Chinese at Mister Jiu’s
Travel + Leisure’s 2019 World’s Best List
I always take rankings with a grain of salt, though I like to look at them anyway. So, let's go over the Travel + Leisure's 2019 World's Best list to see how Hawaii faired. … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure’s 2019 World’s Best List
Visiting San Francisco’s Treasure Island
After our post-hike treat at Salt & Straw, headed to a light lunch at Boudin. Then, I wanted to get a view of the Oakland Bay Bridge, and the best way to do that is visiting San Francisco's Treasure Island. … [Read more...] about Visiting San Francisco’s Treasure Island