This past Wednesday the Mrs. and I were invited to check out the new Breakout Waikiki escape room experience on Beachwalk. To be honest, this isn't something I ever planned to do, but we had a lot of fun nonetheless! … [Read more...] about Review: Breakout Waikiki Escape Room
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Hawaiian Air Planning to Revive Fukuoka Service
After a five year hiatus, Hawaiian Air is planning to revive Fukuoka Service. But they're going to operate the route a little differently than last time. So, hopefully, they'll find more success this time around. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Planning to Revive Fukuoka Service
Review: Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG
Last month, I had a last-minute work trip to Maui. So for the first time in a few years, let's do an intra-Hawaii flight review. Specifically, I'll be reviewing Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Airlines 146 HNL-OGG
ANA Conducts A380 Test Flights to Honolulu
Heads up AvGeeks! ANA conducts A380 test flights to Honolulu ahead of the start of its new service in about a month. The first one occurred this past Wednesday, with another one set to take place in the near future. … [Read more...] about ANA Conducts A380 Test Flights to Honolulu
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later
With Hyatt's recent category adjustments, my expiring credit card certificate became good at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki. So, I decided to do a Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach - Two Years Later staycation to see what's changed. … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later
Review: Mahina and Suns Brunch
I'm a big fan of Chef Ed Kenny. His mantra is local first, organic when possible, and always with Aloha. And his newest restaurant brings that style into Waikiki. So let's checkout Mahina and Suns brunch. … [Read more...] about Review: Mahina and Suns Brunch
Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
In the face of what's going to be its most difficult year in a long time, Hawaiian Air adds SFO frequency. Plus, Hilton Grand Vacations announces sales timelines for its two new Hawaii properties. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Adds SFO Frequency + New HGV Sales
Pali Highway and Lookout to Remain Closed Until August
Man, I hate it when I make a correct guess about something negative. The Pali Highway and Lookout to remain closed until August, which is the earliest I thought the two would re-open. … [Read more...] about Pali Highway and Lookout to Remain Closed Until August
Eater 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants 2019
Eater.com is one of my favorite resources for all things food. As such, I love perusing their Essentials list; especially their Hawaii lists. So, as you can imagine, I was excited to see who made the cut on the Eater 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants 2019 list. … [Read more...] about Eater 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants 2019
How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right
This past December, Mrs. Island Miler took the plunge and did the Honolulu Marathon for the first time. And based on our experience, here's how to do the Honolulu Marathon right for both visitors and kama'aina. … [Read more...] about How to do the Honolulu Marathon Right