I've been flying drones for only seven months now and am learning new things all the time, especially regarding regulations. And while Federal regulations are clear, State ones aren't always so clear. So let's go over drone flying in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Drone Flying in Hawaii
Destinations
Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
The Mrs. and I are dim sum fans. And, since its opening, Yauatcha Waikiki was our favorite, albeit pricey spot. So when they closed, we made it a priority to give Tim Ho Wan Waikiki a try. And I'm glad we did. … [Read more...] about Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
Provo Canyon – Bridal Veil Falls
On my second day in Utah, I had the morning half of the day free. So, I took some time to visit some friends at work out in Lehi. And, while there, they recommended I check out Provo Canyon, which I did. … [Read more...] about Provo Canyon – Bridal Veil Falls
Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Last week Friday, Congress and POTUS failed to meet the funding deadline, which lead to yet another shutdown. So let take a look at the partial government shutdown effects in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been on a roll opening new restaurants lately. For example, he recently opened a restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort and the Wailea Beach Marriott on Maui. Plus he now has three locations of his Eating House concept on Kauai and Oahu. But his latest restaurant is yet another new concept, this time in Kailua called Goen Dining and Bar. … [Read more...] about Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Despite my recent trip to Utah being somewhat of a hardship for me, there was a silver lining. The conference I was to attend, which was also the hotel I'd be staying at, was a Marriott. The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek to be specific. A hotel, I'd learn, I have deeply conflicted feelings about. … [Read more...] about Review: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Today, Hawaiian Airlines operates primarily out of what's known as Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But that's changing on Wednesday (12/19) when Hawaiian Airlines shuffles check-in lobbies at HNL. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Shuffles Check-In Lobbies at HNL
Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
We're quickly ending the end of the year and Southwest tickets to Hawaii still aren't available for sale. What's the holdup? Certification. But, according to a company executive, Southwest is close to receiving ETOPS certification. … [Read more...] about Southwest is Close to Receiving ETOPS Certification
My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
This past August, Marriott hastily merged its system with that of Starwood. And, of course, that hasty system integration caused a lot of pain. But it did result in the standardization of benefits and perks, such as the Suite Night Awards. So, at that time I made my first Marriott Suite Night Award redemption, which is now confirmed. … [Read more...] about My First Marriott Suite Night Award Redemption
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Returns!
The Aikau family and former sponsor, Quicksilver, have been in a constant state of disagreement since 2016. And the disagreement got to the point that The Eddie wouldn't happen if it could in 2017. But the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitationals returns for the 2018-2019 season! … [Read more...] about The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Returns!