Hawaii isn't a cheap place to visit or live. It is the most isolated island chain in the world, being over 2,000 miles away from the nearest landmass. And with little land available, much of what we consume must be shipped in. Oh, and land prices are naturally high too. Add to that the fact that Hawaii is a highly desirable destination, and you get some of the highest room … [Read more...] about Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017
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Dining in Auckland
Who's traveling to Auckland? If you are, then you are going to need to eat. This post provides suggestions for dining in Auckland based on our personal experiences. … [Read more...] about Dining in Auckland
Hawaiian Airlines is Optimizing its Long Haul Fleet
Last month Hawaiian Airlines made an announcement I totally spaced on. According to the press release, Hawaiian Airlines is optimizing its long haul fleet. In fact, big changes are coming, the first of which we'll see within the next year or so. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines is Optimizing its Long Haul Fleet
Big Apple Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge
After a satisfying brunch at Jane, the wife and I headed out on our Big Apple Day 3 adventures. Now, we didn't really have any plans for this day. We were thinking about going to the 9/11 Museum, but that didn't happen. The metro line we took from Jane skipped the Cortland St. station and instead stopped at South Ferry Terminal. Since this is where you need to be for the … [Read more...] about Big Apple Day 3: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge
Review: Jane Restaurant New York
Our third day in The City was a Sunday. So, what does one do on a Sunday morning? Brunch of course! Narrowing down where to go proved to be incredibly difficult. I don't even remember how we ultimately decided, but we chose to go to Jane Restaurant in Greenwich Village. … [Read more...] about Review: Jane Restaurant New York
Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York
Sushi Nakazawa was one of the most difficult reservations to get for me on this trip. The restaurant is immensely popular, and for good reason. Chef Daisuke Nakazawa was an apprentice of sushi master, Jiro Ono, whom you may remember from the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. So along with Le Bernardin, Sushi Nakazawa was the restaurant I booked as soon as the booking window … [Read more...] about Review: Sushi Nakazawa New York