Recently, a developer outlined its plans for Turtle Bay Resort. No, this isn't Host Hotels & Resorts, the company that bought the existing Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay and some of the surrounding lands. Rather, this is another developer that bought parcels that Host didn't during the Blackstone sale. … [Read more...] about Developer Outlined Its Plans for Turtle Bay
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Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Hyatt's footprint is relatively small in Hawai'i, especially when compared to its larger peers - Marriott and Hilton - and even local ones, such as Outrigger. However, Hyatt is coming to West O'ahu with a newly built property, unlike most of its recent additions. … [Read more...] about Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024
With Hyatt's annual category changes earlier this year, Honolulu was set to lose one of its two Category 4 options. That's what compelled me to book one last Honolulu award stay using my credit card certificate, which is how I found myself staying at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024
Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Program
Summertime in Hawai'i means long days at the beach, shave ice, mango, and lychee. It also means hurricane season which, thankfully, isn't usually an issue for us. However, now summertime means wildfire season, and, with it, the potential for disruptions in electrical service with the Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Program
Access to a Popular Islet Has Been Restricted
If you didn't know, there are quite a few islets dotting coastlines around many of the main Hawaiian Islands. Some of the most popular and accessible of these encircle O'ahu. However, access to a popular islet has been restricted on a temporary basis, which will likely cause headaches for some tour operators. … [Read more...] about Access to a Popular Islet Has Been Restricted
Pan-Pacific Festival Returns to Honolulu
After a five-year hiatus, the Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Honolulu this weekend! The three-day cultural event in Waikiki celebrates the cultures of Hawai'i, Japan, and other countries around the Pacific. However, with the festivities come major disruptions, especially those driving into and out of Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Pan-Pacific Festival Returns to Honolulu
A Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Coming to Oahu
I know what you're thinking, Ritz-Carlton already has a property on Oahu! Yes, it does. Sort of. The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki is, well, a residences property, which is a condo-hotel, meaning it can be a hotel or a place people live. That's why I say a Ritz-Carlton hotel is coming to Oahu, which will be our first true Ritz-Carlton. … [Read more...] about A Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Coming to Oahu
Review: Tali’s Bagels and Schmear
Recently, I had a hankering for some bagels & lox. Since we were in the area, I decided to check out Tali's Bagels and Schmear and Ward Center. This is the second bagel shop that's popped up in recent years, the other being Montreal-style bagel spot Empty Elle's in Kailua. … [Read more...] about Review: Tali’s Bagels and Schmear
Hilton LXR Brand is Coming to Hawaii
No, Hilton isn't developing a new hotel, nor is it rebranding an existing property. Instead, an existing luxury condo-hotel is rebranding, which is how the Hilton LXR brand is coming to Hawaii. But what property is rebranding? Read on to find out. … [Read more...] about Hilton LXR Brand is Coming to Hawaii
CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
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