Last year, I reported that the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay would be leaving Marriott. The reason for the departure was the acquisition of the property by Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. And though it seemed like the sell was off, Outrigger moves ahead with the Kona resort purchase. … [Read more...] about Outrigger Moves Ahead with Kona Resort Purchase
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Sheraton Keahou Resort is Leaving Marriott
News broke the other day that the Sheraton Keahou Resort is leaving Marriott. Why? Because the property is being sold by its current owners and the new owners plan on changing management companies. … [Read more...] about Sheraton Keahou Resort is Leaving Marriott
Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
For our flight back to Oahu, we flew Southwest Flight 1470. And while both flights were mostly the same, the ground experience was, well, drastically different. Not in a good way either, might I add. … [Read more...] about Southwest Flight 1470 Kona – Honolulu
Ola Brew + One Aloha Shave Ice Company
After hour poke adventure, Mrs. Island Miler and I still had a few hours to kill before our flight home. So, I decided to go check out Kona's Ola Brew and One Aloha Shave Ice Company. … [Read more...] about Ola Brew + One Aloha Shave Ice Company
Da Poke Shack Kailua-Kona
I'm leery of Yelp reviews and ratings, as many reviewers are, well, entitled. But, Da Poke Shack scored number one in Yelp's 2014 rankings, so I thought I'd head over and see what all the fuss is about. … [Read more...] about Da Poke Shack Kailua-Kona
Kona Cookies and Shopping at KTA Super Store
Following our adventures at Big Island Bees, Mrs. Island Miler and I made our way back to Kona to get some Kona Cookies. Also, we got some lunch and did a little shopping at the KTA Super Store in Waikoloa. … [Read more...] about Kona Cookies and Shopping at KTA Super Store
Alaska Airlines Adjusts Kona Service
It's natural for airlines to make adjustments to their route networks. And the latest airline to do so is my preferred airline. So let's go over how Alaska Airlines adjusts Kona service. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Adjusts Kona Service
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
Rideshare Services are Coming to All Hawaii Airports
Great news! After the success of the rideshare pilot program at Honolulu (duh), the State is expanding the program. So, FINALLY, rideshare services are coming to all Hawaii airports. … [Read more...] about Rideshare Services are Coming to All Hawaii Airports
Hokulea is Heading to Hawaii Island
Heading to the Big Island soon? The Hokulea is heading to Hawaii Island as she wraps up her Mahalo, Hawaii Sail. … [Read more...] about Hokulea is Heading to Hawaii Island
