A few weeks ago I reported that the Modern Honolulu would be ending its licensing agreement with Chef Masaharu Morimoto, better known as the Iron Chef Japanese. The property, however, had stated that the restaurant would remain open and retain all of its staff, even through its planned close date of December 8. What wasn't clear, however, was what exactly the restaurant space … [Read more...] about Modern Honolulu Names its New Restaurant
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
The End of Sugar on Maui
Yesterday marked a dramatic change for the island of Maui and the people that call it home. After over 115 years (the current mill) of continuous operation, Alexander & Baldwin's HC&S, also known as the Puunene Sugar Mill, harvested its final crop of sugar cane. And when that final truckload of sugar cane arrived at the mill, it marked not only the end of sugar on … [Read more...] about The End of Sugar on Maui
New Zealand Road Trip – Martinborough [Wine Region]
In September 2015, we took a five day New Zealand road trip in a camper van. Our third stop was at Martinborough which gave us an unexpected surprise - wine! … [Read more...] about New Zealand Road Trip – Martinborough [Wine Region]
Bora Bora Montage [Video]
In August 2015, we stopped in French Polynesia. On this stop we visited Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. … [Read more...] about Bora Bora Montage [Video]
Colonia del Sacramento – Easy Day Trip
Colonia del Sacramento is an easy day trip from Buenos Aries, Argentina. … [Read more...] about Colonia del Sacramento – Easy Day Trip
Haleakala National Park Requires Reservations
Haleakala National Park is undoubtedly one of the most visited sites on the island of Maui. Its otherworldly, high-altitude summit is a unique and fantastic sight to behold. Sunrises and sunset are particularly popular, drawing massive crowds to the dark, cold windswept summit. But a big change is coming: Haleakala National Park requires reservations for sunrise … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park Requires Reservations