With decades of deferred maintenance, COVID-19 is exasperating existing issues at the only royal palace in the US. As a result, the Iolani Palace is in grave danger of structural failure thanks to a shortfall in revenues. … [Read more...] about Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
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Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
This past Valentine's Day, you know, the last normal holiday we had eons ago, I decided to have a non-traditional Valentine's dinner at a Japanese restaurant. So, I made us reservations at Honolulu's Izakaya Uosan. … [Read more...] about Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
Honolulu is a Designated Coronavirus Screening Port
Surprise! The Federal Government announced last Friday that Honolulu is a Designated Coronavirus screening port. That makes Honolulu one of only seven airports in the nation accepting flights from China. … [Read more...] about Honolulu is a Designated Coronavirus Screening Port
Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Just as some US carriers are adding flights to Haneda or changing existing ones from Narita, so too are Japan's two dominant carriers. ANA's changes don't impact Hawaii, though, let's talk about Japan Airlines its adjusting Hawaii routes. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Lobby Renovations
Heads up! If you're flying Hawaiian Air out of Honolulu any time soon, you should know that Hawaiian Airlines' check-in lobby renovations began this week. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Lobby Renovations
Restaurant Week Hawaii 2019
It's that time of the year again. Time to dine out in support of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific during Restaurant Week Hawaii 2019. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Week Hawaii 2019
Hawaii Airports Receive Low Satisfaction Scores
In what should be a surprise to no one that lives here, Hawaii airports receive low satisfaction scores in JD Powers 2019 rankings. But, as is the case with these things, take the rankings with a grain of salt. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Airports Receive Low Satisfaction Scores
Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
Being the aviation nut that I am, it's always fun trying new airlines. And, recently, I got to try a new-to-me airline for a quick mini-vacation. So, let's talk about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu - Kona service. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines 1503 Honolulu – Kona
Biki Bikeshare Raises Prices + Pali Highway Updates
Happy Labor Day! I hope all of you are enjoying a great three-day weekend! Anyway, here's some updates from Hawaii: Biki Bikeshare raises prices, while there are some updates regarding Oahu's Pali Highway. … [Read more...] about Biki Bikeshare Raises Prices + Pali Highway Updates