CLEAR has been around (at least in its current incarnation) for around a decade. Allowing members to skip the TSA or TSA Pre-Check line, CLEAR is beloved in busy airports. But it's never been available in the islands, at least until now, as CLEAR is coming to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
Honolulu
Alaska Air Announces Honolulu-Paine Field Service
Alaska Airlines is growing its route network to Hawaii with an all-new Honolulu-Paine Field service. This will give those traveling between Honolulu and the greater Seattle area yet another option, which is awesome since getting from SEATAC to downtown Seattle can be a hassle. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Announces Honolulu-Paine Field Service
Aloha Pualani!
No, this isn't a post about Hawaiian Airlines or Aloha Airlines. Rather, Aloha Pualani is about the departure of Ka'iwi's latest pup and the reopening of the stretch of popular beach that the duo has been occupying. … [Read more...] about Aloha Pualani!
The Matcha Bar at Obake Honolulu
I was devastated when Kaimuki's HeiHo House closed. Thankfully, many of those involved reappeared at Obake Honolulu. This past weekend, the Mrs. and I went to check out their daytime Matcha Bar at Obake Honolulu. … [Read more...] about The Matcha Bar at Obake Honolulu
Monk Seals Close a Portion of Waikiki Beach
That's right, Monk Seals close a portion of Waikiki Beach, as another mother gives birth on the bustling beach. Like all the previous births, this one occurred on Kaimana Beach. Unlike last time, though, it's Ka'iwi - not Rocky - that gave birth, and the closure is MUCH bigger this time around. … [Read more...] about Monk Seals Close a Portion of Waikiki Beach
My Preferred Waikiki Marriotts
Recently, I completed my Ultimate Guide to Marriott Hotels in Waikiki, which is something that's been years in the making. But now, I want to go over my preferred Waikiki Marriotts split up by different stay styles. … [Read more...] about My Preferred Waikiki Marriotts
Alaska Air Flight 830 HNL to SJC
To get to California during our Living It Up in California trip, I chose Alaska Air Flight 830. Sure, my decision to fly Alaska was driven by my need to use expiring credits, but the airport I chose was based more on our last trip to NorCal back in 2018. Was that the right decision? I'm not sure. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Flight 830 HNL to SJC
Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to check out a new matcha spot. No, this isn't Junbi, which we checked out recently, but is a local spot in Kaimuki called Daily Whisk Matcha. … [Read more...] about Review: Daily Whisk Matcha
Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
During our recent stay in Waikiki, we decided to pop into Stix Asia Waikiki for lunch. Recently opened, Stix Asia Waikiki replaces a similar concept that used to occupy its space - Waikiki Yokocho. And if you've been to Yokocho, Walking into Stix, you might get hit with a sense of deja vu. … [Read more...] about Checking Out Stix Asia Waikiki
Ululani Shave Ice is Coming to Oahu
Fifteen years ago, Maui's most iconic shave shop made its debut. Over the years, they've expanded across the Valley Isle and, eventually, to the Big Island and California. Now, Ululani Shave Ice is coming to Oahu. … [Read more...] about Ululani Shave Ice is Coming to Oahu