Many visitors to Hawaii probably remember seeing, and perhaps even exploring, the kitschy, somewhat seedy International Market Place. It was a Waikiki landmark, along with it's iconic banyan tree at its center. Opened in 1957, the International Market Place started life as a first-rate Waikiki attraction. It was always kitschy, with lush gardens, bridges, vines, and … [Read more...] about International Market Place Opening 8/25
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Dining Review: Star Noodle
If you've been following along with my Valentines weekend trip to Maui, you'll know that we stayed on the Wailea side of the island. Unfortunately we weren't able to make it into the Lahaina/Kaanapali area this time around. However, the previous two time we were on island we did make it a point to get out to Maui's west side. We weren't staying out that side, but I made it a … [Read more...] about Dining Review: Star Noodle
American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment
Finally matching certain competitors, American expands free inflight entertainment selection for Main Cabin guests. This announcement, of course, come hot on the heals of a similar announcement made by Delta a couple months ago. Both airlines, in fact, will offer free in-flight entertainment in all cabins, on all domestic flights with equipped aircraft. Content will be … [Read more...] about American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment
Andaz Maui Dining
The Andaz Maui is a nice resort with great rooms on a beautiful beach. But what sets the Andaz Maui apart from many of the other properties around it is it's dining. Andaz Maui dining has a more local focus than other resort restaurants, though only at its own dining outlets. In total, the Andaz Maui has 5 dining venues: Ka'ana Kitchen Lehua Lounge Bumbye Beach … [Read more...] about Andaz Maui Dining
New Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
The buzz lately has been the rumored new Chase Sapphire Reserve card. I thought it would be the first Visa Infinite card by Chase, but to my surprise it wasn't. Instead, Chase released the new Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite card as it's first Infinite product. The new Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite card replaces the Ritz-Carlton Visa Signature card. The two cards look fairly … [Read more...] about New Ritz-Carlton Visa Infinite
Delta Adding Meals to Hawaii
Flying economy in the U.S. has long meant no meal service. Period. However, that trend has slowly begun to change this year. Up until recently, Hawaiian Airlines was the only domestic carrier still offering complimentary meals in all cabins. Then, back in February, American announced that it would offer meals on Hawaii flights. Recently, rumors have been emerging about … [Read more...] about Delta Adding Meals to Hawaii