Visiting Oahu anytime soon? I've got some bad news for you. Arizona Memorial Repairs are taking longer than originally anticipated, delaying it re-opening by months. … [Read more...] about Arizona Memorial Repairs Taking Longer
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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
Pali Highway and Lookout are Closed Indefinitely
Heads up! If you're planning on visiting Oahu in the next few months, it's worth noting that the Pali Highway and Lookout are closed indefinitely. … [Read more...] about Pali Highway and Lookout are Closed Indefinitely
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
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! … [Read more...] about Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is Finally Being Redeveloped
Drone Flying in Hawaii
I've been flying drones for only seven months now and am learning new things all the time, especially regarding regulations. And while Federal regulations are clear, State ones aren't always so clear. So let's go over drone flying in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Drone Flying in Hawaii
Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
The Mrs. and I are dim sum fans. And, since its opening, Yauatcha Waikiki was our favorite, albeit pricey spot. So when they closed, we made it a priority to give Tim Ho Wan Waikiki a try. And I'm glad we did. … [Read more...] about Review: Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Last week Friday, Congress and POTUS failed to meet the funding deadline, which lead to yet another shutdown. So let take a look at the partial government shutdown effects in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Partial Government Shutdown Effects in Hawaii
Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
Chef Roy Yamaguchi has been on a roll opening new restaurants lately. For example, he recently opened a restaurant at the Turtle Bay Resort and the Wailea Beach Marriott on Maui. Plus he now has three locations of his Eating House concept on Kauai and Oahu. But his latest restaurant is yet another new concept, this time in Kailua called Goen Dining and Bar. … [Read more...] about Goen Dining and Bar by Roy Yamaguchi
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Returns!
The Aikau family and former sponsor, Quicksilver, have been in a constant state of disagreement since 2016. And the disagreement got to the point that The Eddie wouldn't happen if it could in 2017. But the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitationals returns for the 2018-2019 season! … [Read more...] about The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Returns!