Now, this is a sucker punch to the gut. Korean Airlines leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards removes our best award option for flights between Hawaii and the Continental U.S. … [Read more...] about Korean Airlines Leaving Chase Ultimate Rewards
Destinations
Coco Palms Project is Back on Track + St. Regis Princeville Woes
Following a court ruling last month, the Coco Palms project is back on track. And, hopefully, this will be the last big delay the highly anticipated project experiences. Also on the Kauai, confusion abounds at the St. Regis Princeville. What the heck is going on?! … [Read more...] about Coco Palms Project is Back on Track + St. Regis Princeville Woes
Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Southwest Airlines, disappointingly, didn't divulge any new information on its Hawaii service during its Q2 earnings call. However, they did talk to the folks over at Beat of Hawaii. So, here are some updates on Southwest Hawaii service. … [Read more...] about Some Updates on Southwest Hawaii Service
Review: Rose Rabbit Lie at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
When in Vegas, you have to have some excess, right? And this time around I decided to splurge at the Cosmopolitan's Rose Rabbit Lie. … [Read more...] about Review: Rose Rabbit Lie at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Hurricane Hector Update 2
As was the case yesterday, Hurricane Hector is maintaining its current course. However, today we'll begin to see the storm's effects on the islands. As a result, as of the writing of this Hurricane Hector update 2, parts of the state are now under a Tropical Storm Warning. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Hector Update 2
Hurricane Hector Update
As good as our technology is, the weather is still incredibly difficult to predict. Case in point, the current situation in the Central Pacific. So here's a Hurricane Hector update. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Hector Update
Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Hector
The Central Pacific Hurricane season began on June 1 and runs through November 1. And, now, Hawaii's is watching its first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Hector. … [Read more...] about Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Hector
Review: Milk Bar Las Vegas
Mrs. Island Miler and I first tried Milk Bar when we were in New York. So when we heard Milk Bar Las Vegas was opening alongside Momofuku Las Vegas, we were excited. And now it's a must visit spot for us when in Sin City. … [Read more...] about Review: Milk Bar Las Vegas
The St. Regis Princeville is Being Sold; Will Rebrand
The St. Regis Princeville is being sold by its current owners. And, under its new owners, the luxurious Kauai property will receive upgrades and a new brand. … [Read more...] about The St. Regis Princeville is Being Sold; Will Rebrand
Review: Cucina by Wolfgang Puck
Our third day in Las Vegas was the first day of my conference and that last day there for Mrs. Island Miler. And because she still had to pack, we chose to grab a quick dinner with our friends at Cucina by Wolfgang Puck. … [Read more...] about Review: Cucina by Wolfgang Puck