After spending the last nine months closed, Diamond Head State Monument reopens to visitors. The iconic mountain, known as Leahi in Olelo Hawaii, along with its famous hiking trail, is one of Hawaii's top attractions. And while it has reopened, things won't be the same, at least for now. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Reopens
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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
Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
The City & County of Honolulu needs more operating money, but raising taxes on residents is hard. So the solution could be indirectly taxiing visitors via a potential tax hike targeting Honolulu hotels. … [Read more...] about Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
Review: Cafe Glace Waikiki Beach Walk
After our preview experience at Breakout Waikiki, Waikiki Beach Walk gave us a voucher for free gelato at Cafe Glace Waikiki Beach Walk. So, we headed next door to give their homemade gelato a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Cafe Glace Waikiki Beach Walk
Review: Breakout Waikiki Escape Room
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
Review: Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set
I love a good, authentic pizza. So, since its opening, Appetito Waikiki has been on my radar. As a result, we ended up taking advantage of the Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set during our recent Hyatt Centric Waikiki stay. … [Read more...] about Review: Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set
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: Ice Monster Hawaii
Shave ice as we know it in Hawaii is based on the Japanese kakigori, which was brought over by plantation workers. But a new Taiwanese-style of shave ice is gaining popularity, and Ice Monster Hawaii is the best of these. … [Read more...] about Review: Ice Monster Hawaii
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