Over a year and a half since Marriott undertook its massive integration with Starwood's system, problems continue to persist. So, double-check your Marriott Bonvoy award reservations for any funny business. … [Read more...] about Double-Check Your Marriott Bonvoy Award Reservations
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Credit Score Scoring Model Changes are Coming Soon
Heads up! Fair Issac Corporation (FICO) is changing things up. And, as a result, credit score scoring model changes are coming soon. Which also means your credit score could go up, but it could also go down. … [Read more...] about Credit Score Scoring Model Changes are Coming Soon
Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Yesterday, news broke that Southwest allegedly received special treatment from the FAA during the validation of its Hawaii flights. That's not the kind of allegation the FAA needs right now after the 737 MAX debacle. … [Read more...] about Southwest Allegedly Received Special Treatment
Protect Your Loyalty Program Accounts
This should go without saying - you need to protect your loyalty program accounts. I should know better, but I guess I don't since my HawaiianMiles account was compromised. … [Read more...] about Protect Your Loyalty Program Accounts
First Auberge Resort in Hawaii Opens
After over a year of redevelopment work, the Big Island's Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows has re-opened. This also marks the opening of the first Auberge Resort in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about First Auberge Resort in Hawaii Opens
Is an Impossible Burger Loco Moco Good?
With so much buzz around the Impossible Burger, I've been wanting to give them a try. And, as luck would have it, I had a dinner to go to dinner at a restaurant that has it. So, I decided to give a local dish using this meat-free product a try - the Impossible Burger Loco Moco. … [Read more...] about Is an Impossible Burger Loco Moco Good?