Honestly, I chose to stay at the Hyatt Regency Maui because of my ability to redeem points, because they were moving up a category, and to review something new-to-me. However, it wasn't the most sensible place for us to stay given what we had planned, doubly so because of how things remain post-fire. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency Maui
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Rumor: Chase is Working on a New Premium Card
The current premium card trend was set off by Chase when it launched its widely lauded Sapphire Reserve product. However, its space has gotten crowded lately, with cards like the Capital One Venture X joining in. In a bid to potentially capture more business, rumor has it that Chase is working on a new premium card. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Chase is Working on a New Premium Card
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
Review: Mr Ojisan Neo Bar and Sushi
Honolulu is home to a plethora of Japanese restaurants, consisting of a mixture of newer spots and older ones, traditional ones and more modern ones. For better or worst, the older spots evolve, while others don't. Mr Ojisan is of the later type, having moved a couple of times and reinvented itself. … [Read more...] about Review: Mr Ojisan Neo Bar and Sushi
Review: Wabisabi Hawaii
The firs thing we did after picking up our rental car (and running to Target so I could hook my phone up to the car) was have lunch at a spot called Wabisabi Hawaii. I had made reservations after learning about the spot from an article in Hawaii Magazine. And, boy was that a great call! … [Read more...] about Review: Wabisabi Hawaii
Enter to Win 1 Million Rapid Rewards Points!
Recently, Southwest Airlines reached 1 million followers on Instagram. I was shocked that they didn't already have that many followers, but that's beside the point. This is especially true as the milestone is why you can now enter to win 1 million Rapid Rewards points! … [Read more...] about Enter to Win 1 Million Rapid Rewards Points!