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
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
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
Marriott Reveals More About the Merger
Yesterday Bloomberg posted an article from an interview with Marriott's global brand officer, Tina Edmundson. In the article, Marriott reveals more about the merger with Starwood. While the article answers some questions about the future of the two hospitality giants, some important questions remain. In the article, Marriott's Tina Edmundson states that Marriott will … [Read more...] about Marriott Reveals More About the Merger