Looking for a place to stay on Waiheke Island? We booked a practical guest house at the Villa Pacific for our stay. … [Read more...] about Villa Pacifica Guesthouse on Waiheke Island [Review]
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Big Changes are Coming to Lanai
Since billionaire Larry Ellison purchased 98% of the island of Lanai, the island has been in a constant state of change. Much of the initial changes were to public facilities for residents. But in 2015, Mr. Ellison turned his attention to his resort properties on the island. And now, big changes are coming to Lanai. Back in 2015, Larry Ellison closed both the Four … [Read more...] about Big Changes are Coming to Lanai
New Zealand Road Trip – 21 Day Itinerary
In September 2015, we took a 21 day New Zealand Road Trip. Many of you may have seen some of our posts of individual stops on the trip. This post shares our itinerary and a summary of our trip. … [Read more...] about New Zealand Road Trip – 21 Day Itinerary
Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway
Trying to get to Hawaii on the cheap? Enter the Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles giveaway. All you have to do to enter is signup for Honolulu Magazine's new WeekendPicks e-newsletter. Signing up for the WeekendPicks newsletter doesn't cost anything, except having another weekly e-mail in your inbox. Of course, if you don't live in Hawaii and/or are planning on … [Read more...] about Honolulu Magazine 100,000 HawaiianMiles Giveaway
Dining on Waiheke Island
This post provides a few suggestions for dining on Waiheke Island based on places we tried during our weekend trip to the island. If you are not familiar with Waiheke Island, then check out our post on this day trip from Auckland. Waiheke is beautiful and serene, just moment away from Auckland. Tip: Most casual restaurants in New Zealand are seat yourself or order … [Read more...] about Dining on Waiheke Island
Shake Shack New York: My Favorite Burger Joint
Who makes the best burger is a very touchy subject. I'd argue that discussions surrounding the subject matter can be even more intense than those concerning politics. And we all know how intense those discussions are now in the U.S. But, like many of that can appreciate a good burger, I keep a mental list of my favorites. Actually, I keep two mental lists, since it isn't … [Read more...] about Shake Shack New York: My Favorite Burger Joint