As Miles to Memories , mentioned last week, Hyatt is expanding in Hawaii once again with a third hotel in Waikiki, the Hyatt Centric Waikiki. Part of Hyatt's new Hyatt Centric brand, the hotel will provide a more boutique experience. And now we have an idea on what the property will look like and what kind of amenities we can expect. Unlike the Hyatt Regency Waikiki … [Read more...] about Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Coming Soon
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Pacific Beach Hotel Redevelopment
The Pacific Beach Hotel is a local landmark and one of the largest hotels on Oahu. The property has 839 rooms across two towers and is home to a 280,000 gallon aquarium. In fact, the aquarium is the centerpiece of the Oceanarium Restaurant, a locally popular buffet. I'm personally not a fan of either the hotel or the Oceanarium Restaurant. And it isn't because the hotel is … [Read more...] about Pacific Beach Hotel Redevelopment
Waikiki Shave Ice Guide
Shave ice is the quintessential local snack. It's cold and refreshing, perfect on a hot Hawaiian day. I've covered my favorite shave ice spot before, but Waikiki has a growing number of shave ice stands. So for those of you that choose to stay in Waikiki, I've decided to prepare a Waikiki shave ice guide. As you may know from my previous posts, I'm a fan of the new wave … [Read more...] about Waikiki Shave Ice Guide
New Zealand – Lake Tekapo
On our journey from Wanaka to Christ Church, we stopped at Lake Tekapo. I mentioned in our Queenstown - Things to Do post that if you want to do some star gazing then Lake Tekapo is your spot. However, the Lake is beautiful during the day as well. … [Read more...] about New Zealand – Lake Tekapo
What’s in My Wallet July 2016
I've said it before, and I said it again, my points and miles strategies differ somewhat from many other bloggers. I don't travel for work, nor do I have much disposable income to throw around. Because of this, I primarily earn miles to redeem for free travel and don't focus much on earning elite status. … [Read more...] about What’s in My Wallet July 2016
Cinnamon’s at the Ilikai
Hawaii has an obsession with breakfast and brunch. Why? I don't really know. What I do know is that some of our favorite dishes are primarily breakfast foods. Think local style (Japanese-based) fried rice, loco moco, and corned beef hash. And one of the very first restaurants dedicated to brunch was Cinnamon's in Kailua. Nearly two years ago Cinnamon's opened a second … [Read more...] about Cinnamon’s at the Ilikai