Over the past two years I've been to Maui 4 times, 3 of which had a hotel stay or two. Though rare for me, one of the trips was for work, which meant I had no say in the hotel I stayed at. My employer booked me into the Maui Seaside hotel, which is located in Kahului Maui. Because most of the flights were identical to my flight to Kona, so I'll spare you the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Maui Seaside Hotel
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Mitch’s Sushi Bar
Sometimes the best things in life are found in the places you'd least expect them. This is especially true for a major tourism destination like Hawaii, where many of the places locals love are off the beaten path. Mitch's Sushi Bar is definitely one of these places, offering some of the best sushi in town, in an unlikely locale. This small sushi restaurant buried in an … [Read more...] about Mitch’s Sushi Bar
Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel
I was debating whether or not to review this property, as the Waikiki Parc Hotel is closing this fall for an extensive, 2 year renovation. The renovation will slash the room count in half, and will undoubtedly raises prices appreciably, but for now, the Waikiki Parc remains a good value. In fact, I recommended the property to Mr. & Mrs. J, which was admittedly a long shot … [Read more...] about Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel
Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
After getting back to our car from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, the wife and I took a 15 minute drive into Kailua town to have breakfast at Moke's Bread & Breakfast. Kailua is actually home to many famous breakfast places, the more well known ones being Cinnamon's and Boots & Kimos, but in my opinion, Moke's is the best. Located in a side street in central Kailua, … [Read more...] about Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
Hawaiian Pilots Will Vote on Strike Authorization
Heads up! If you're headed to Hawaii there is a potential for a strike at the State's largest airline, Hawaiian. Negotiations for a new pilot contract have been ongoing for about a year now, and with little progress made, the Air Line Pilot Association (ALPA) is getting impatient, so Hawaiian pilots will vote on strike authorization. The strike authorization vote is expected … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Pilots Will Vote on Strike Authorization
Hiking Lanikai Pillbox Trail
When people come to Hawaii, many have a tendency to develop a disdain for my home island, Oahu. Yes the capitol city Honolulu is one of the largest in the U.S., and things like crowding, and especially traffic, are major issues on the island. But I think the biggest reason why people dislike Oahu is because it's misunderstood and/or they don't get out and explore enough. So … [Read more...] about Hiking Lanikai Pillbox Trail
The Seaside Restaurant
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner Hawaii Volcanoes National Park The Seaside Restaurant As I said in my … [Read more...] about The Seaside Restaurant
Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner The drive back from Punalu'u Black Sand Beach to the Courtyard King Kam … [Read more...] about Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach After we loaded up on sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen, we headed out of Hilo to make the long trek back to Kona. … [Read more...] about Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen After our adventures around Akaka Falls, the wife and I decided to skip lunch and make a pilgrimage to the must-visit place for locals … [Read more...] about Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen