Korean SkyPass has long offered the best value when redeeming points or miles for travel to and from Hawaii. But since transferring points to SkyPass won't be an option come August 25, it's time to re-think our Hawaii award travel strategy. And so this is what earning Hawaiian award flights post-SkyPass will be like. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Award Flights Post-SkyPass
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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
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
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
Yauatcha Waikiki is Closing its Doors in August
Hawaii's first high-end dim sum restaurant, Yauatcha Waikiki is closing its doors in August. Poor foot traffic in the area is likely responsible for the restaurants impending closure. … [Read more...] about Yauatcha Waikiki is Closing its Doors in August
Overview: Car Share Services in Honolulu
Car share services can be a great way to get around while on vacation or if you only occasionally need a car. And car share services in Honolulu just got a big boost by the launch of a new service by Toyota. … [Read more...] about Overview: Car Share Services in Honolulu
Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
It's been exactly two years since I last went over how to earn HawaiianMiles with credit cards. So, I'm going to revisit this topic, but change it up and talk about earning Hawaiian Air award flights with credit cards. … [Read more...] about Earning Hawaiian Air Award Flights with Credit Cards
Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki
Waikiki has seen an explosion of new restaurants over the past few years. And the latest restaurant to make its debut is Tsurutontan Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Tsurutontan Waikiki