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Researching Car Rental Pricing

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Depending on who you are, figuring out your car rentals may be something given little thought.  For me, figuring out my rental car is one of the first things I do.  I often travel on a budget, so finding the best deal is important to me.  Sort of.  I'm not really willing to rent a beater after all.  ?  So researching car rental pricing is a critical part of my trip planning … [Read more...] about Researching Car Rental Pricing

Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison

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Select-service hotels, such as Courtyard & Hyatt Place are quickly spreading around the world.  They're supposed to be a cheaper alternative to full-service properties like Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, etc.  And as the category name suggests, these hotels typically offer just basic services.  You definitely will not find room service or concierges' at these properties, for … [Read more...] about Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison

The Poke Bowl Obsession

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When it comes to food, Hawaii is known for a number of things.  Shave ice, Kings Hawaiian sweet bread, and Spam musubis come to mind, among others.  Perhaps nothing, though, is spreading across the nation quite like the poke bowl. It seems like just a year or two ago, in fact, that poke bowl shops started popping up all over the place.  California and New York in … [Read more...] about The Poke Bowl Obsession

Great Points Portal Shop Closing

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One of my points earning strategies is to shop through online portals.  Whether it be AAdvantage eShopping, Marriott's ShopMyWay Mall, the Ultimate Rewards portal, etc., these places are a great place to maximize your rewards potential. A great points portal shop closing is always sad, however.  Especially one that's so useful.  Unfortunately, that is the case today, as … [Read more...] about Great Points Portal Shop Closing

Disney Aulani Turns 5!

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A few days ago Walt Disney Hotels & Resort's celebrated a milestone.  The resort officially opened on August 29, 2011, so this year Aulani turns 5.  And of course, Disney celebrated by announcing new features for the resort. No, Aulani isn't adding any new attractions as part of its celebration.  It is adding new (to the resort) characters, however.  Those characters … [Read more...] about Disney Aulani Turns 5!