When I was a kid, I LOVED going to Ken's House of Pancakes with my family whenever we visited Hilo. Learning that Mrs. Island Miler has never been, I made it a point to get here during our last trip to the area. Alas, things weren't quite what I remember them to be. … [Read more...] about Review: Ken’s House of Pancakes (Hilo)
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Review: Arden Waikiki
With my shift in priorities came, not only a reduction in travel, but a massive scaling back in the amount I dine out. As such, I haven't really been keeping track of restaurant openings. But, Mrs. Island Miler wanted to treat me to a nice night out, and I ended up picking Arden Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Review: Arden Waikiki
Spirit Airlines Defers Deliveries
As we all know, Spirit Airlines has been having a rough go. Their financial performances has not been good for the past several years, and JetBlue's bid to acquire them went down in flames. To help lessen the bleeding, Spirit Airlines defers deliveries of new aircraft and will be furloughing hundreds of pilots later this summer. … [Read more...] about Spirit Airlines Defers Deliveries
Las Vegas May Get Another Airport
Las Vegas is a popular visitor destination and, increasingly, a place for people to call home. As visitor and/or resident numbers continue to climb, infrastructure needs to expand, too. And, apparently, Vegas officials have long been planning for one of their largest pieces of infrastructure to need additional capacity. That infrastructure is, of course, Harry Reid … [Read more...] about Las Vegas May Get Another Airport
Two Local Companies Vie for Lanai EAS
Recently, I reported on how Mokulele had filed to abandon non-subsidized service to Lanai, which invited the attention of Massachusettes-based Cape Air. Well, it turns out they weren't interested, and instead, we're seeing two local companies vie for the Lanai EAS rights. … [Read more...] about Two Local Companies Vie for Lanai EAS
Is the NoMad Las Vegas Joining Marriott Bonvoy?
Nearly a month ago, MGM Resorts International and Marriott Bonvoy completed their systems integration project. However, one hotel was conspicuously missing. New developments since then now have me asking - is the NoMad Las Vegas joining Marriott Bonvoy at long last? … [Read more...] about Is the NoMad Las Vegas Joining Marriott Bonvoy?