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
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Reminder: Earn 2x HawaiianMiles with Foodland!
I'm sure all locals know that Foodland Hawai'i allows you to earn HawaiianMiles via their Maika'i Rewards program. Typically, the conversion rates for this aren't the greatest, which isn't surprising. But, sometimes (like now), the value proposition goes up. So here's your reminder to earn 2x HawaiianMiles with Foodland! … [Read more...] about Reminder: Earn 2x HawaiianMiles with Foodland!
Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 Review
My Alaska Visa annual fee hit this past billing cycle - my first under their new, higher annual fee - so I thought it'd be a good idea to revisit the card and its parks with an Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 review. After all, the last time I did anything remotely similar was in 2022. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Visa Signature 2024 Review
Alaska Air Offers Maui CARE Flights
As we near the one-year anniversary of the tragic wildfires on Maui, one airline is stepping up to offer residents a reprieve from their current situation. That reprieve is coming in the form of Disneyland vacations as Alaska Air offers Maui CARE flights. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Offers Maui CARE Flights
Hot Meals Return to Alaska Air Main Cabin!
When I first began flying with Alaska Airlines, hot meals for purchase were standard fare in back of the plane. However, the option was eliminated after the airline began integrating Virgin America's aircraft into their fleet. But, now, hot meals return to Alaska Air Main Cabin, and boy do they look good! … [Read more...] about Hot Meals Return to Alaska Air Main Cabin!
The 21 Toughest Reservations in America
I've been to several restaurants with difficult to get reservations over the years. So when a food/dining site I follow shared an article from a website called timeout.com listing what they think are the 21 toughest reservation in America, I had to look. What I saw, though, was quite puzzling. … [Read more...] about The 21 Toughest Reservations in America