3 Outstanding Outings in Oahu.

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It’s been since pre-pandemic days that we’ve mentioned Hawaii and even longer since we talked about flight options to or from the island state. But whether you’re fully remote or on-site at work, it might be time for a break from the grind and get out there on a well-earned […]

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Visiting the Hawaiian Shochu Company

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

You all know I’m a fan of Hawaiian wine and Agricole-style rum. But, Hawaii’s homegrown adult beverage industry is more diverse than that – you just have to know where to look. So that’s how we found ourselves visiting the Hawaiian Shochu Company. Before we get into our visit, let’s discuss some basics – what […]

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Review: Kith Treats Waikiki

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Besides Wicked Maine Lobster, the other newbie at the Royal Hawaiian Center is Kith Treats Waikiki. Billed as an adult cereal bar, Kith Treats is associated with a lifestyles apparel brand by the same name. Not long ago, my social media feed was flooded with photos of colorful soft serve swirls. Further research revealed that […]

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Review: Beyond Pastry Studio Cheesecakes

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During the pandemic, numerous new hole-in-the-wall businesses popped up across Honolulu. One of these businesses is Beyond Pastry Studio, renown for their epicurean cheesecakes. And, this past Thanksgiving, we finally tried the Beyond Pastry Studio Cheesecakes. Beyond Pastry Studio is one of the newest new spots in Honolulu. They opened earlier this year and only […]

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Honolulu City Council Approves Hotel Tax Increase

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Following every other county in Hawaii, the Honolulu City Council approves a hotel tax increase for Oahu. The increase will help to shore up the City’s budget but will also increase the net cost of hotel states for visitors and locals alike. Earlier this year, the State of Hawaii decided to play dirty. They decided […]

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What Hawaii Restrictions Changed Yesterday

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As previously announced, Governor David Ige issued a new emergency proclamation transferring rule-making authority to the county mayors. But only Honolulu announced its rule changes ahead of time. So let’s go over what Hawaii restrictions changed yesterday as the new emergency proclamation took effect. In my previous coverage, I went over changes being made to […]

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Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower

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The largest hotel in Hawaii may be getting bigger as the Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add another tower to its sprawling campus. Unlike recent additions, however, the new tower will house hotel rooms rather than additional timeshare units. At 3,948 rooms, the Hilton Hawaiian Village is the largest hotel in the State of Hawaii. […]

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Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The largest hotel in Hawaii may be getting bigger as the Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add another tower to its sprawling campus. Unlike recent additions, however, the new tower will house hotel rooms rather than additional timeshare units. At 3,948 rooms, the Hilton Hawaiian Village is the largest hotel in the State of Hawaii. […]

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Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi

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Hawaii is a beautiful mishmash of various cultures around the world. And it’s something you can readily see around you when you’re here. This mashup influences everything from the way we speak, our architecture, our customs, and, yes, even our food, which brings us to the Goteborg Musubi. It’s no secret that Hawaii is in […]

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Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions

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Yesterday, Mayor Rick Blangiardi held a press conference to announce that Honolulu further loosens restrictions. Sort of. This loosening of restrictions isn’t seeking to make significant changes. Instead, it’s adjustments to the existing set of rules. Earlier this month, Mayor Blangiardi made changes to Honolulu’s emergency orders. Those changes include: Outdoor seated events of up […]

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Diamond Head State Monument Closing

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Thanks to necessary demolition projects, the Diamond Head State monument is closing for seven days over the next couple of weeks. Naturally, during this time, one of Hawaii’s most popular attractions will be off-limits to all. Diamond Head State Monument is one of the most visited sites in Hawaii, and it’s easy to see why. […]

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Elements by Westin Hotel Coming to Kapolei

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Oahu has been seeing a bit of a hotel boom in recent years. But, these hotels aren’t what you’d expect when you think about Hawaii, as they’re all limited-service city hotels. So, news that an Elements by Westin hotel is coming to Kapolei doesn’t surprise me one bit. Oahu’s second city of Kapolei isn’t exactly […]

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Biki Bikeshare is Making a Comeback

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When COVID-19 shut the state down, it had major impacts on our economy. One company that nearly bled out during that time is Honolulu-based Bikeshare non-profit Biki. Thankfully, they didn’t. In fact, Biki Bikeshare is making a comeback. Earlier this year, Biki Bikeshare was bleeding out. Ridership was down by 50%, as was their revenues. […]

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The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse

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Before I get to the trip itself, I want to talk about the new Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse. After all, this new concourse is the first new major addition at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in decades! And, as luck would have it, our flight was departing out of this new terminal. As I […]

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Honolulu Relaxes Restrictions

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Thanks to Oahu’s falling COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, Governor David Ige and Mayor Rick Blangiardi are ready to make some changes. Specifically, Honolulu relaxes restrictions in an effort to return to a little more normalcy. Hawaii, Oahu included, is doing far better today than it was a month ago. The number of cases and […]

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Honolulu City Council Votes to Remove Haiku Stairs

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An extremely controversial hike on Oahu’s windward side looks like it may have met its end as the Honolulu City Council votes to remove the Haiku Stairs. The famous but illegal hike is still frequented on a daily basis by residents and tourists alike. The Haiku Stairs – or Stairway to Heaven, as the hike […]

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Safe Access Oahu Begins Today

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Two weeks ago, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Hawaii’s first internal vaccine pass program. However, he pushed implementation off for a bit to give people time to vaccinate. Well, implementation is now here, and Safe Access Oahu begins today.  As I covered previously, Safe Access Oahu is a vaccine pass or testing program for “high-risk” […]

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Safe Access Oahu Begins September 13

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

In response to absolutely skyrocketing numbers of infections on Oahu, Mayor Rick Blangiardi is implementing the first vaccine pass program in Hawaii. Called Safe Access Oahu, our program is kind of similar to those in San Francisco and New York. Oh and Safe Access Oahu begins on September 13. Like the rest of Hawaii, Oahu […]

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The Renaissance Brand is Returning to Hawaii

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In the past, Marriott’s Renaissance brand had two Hawaii outposts – the Renaissance Ilikai and the Renaissance Wailea. The former is now simply the Ilikai, while the latter became the Andaz Maui. But the Renaissance brand is returning to Hawaii with a brand new hotel now under construction in Honolulu. I’m too young to have […]

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