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It’s no secret that Mayor Rick Blangiardi is vehemently against many pandemic control measures. Yet, Hawaii is amid its worst surge ever. So, the Honolulu Mayor implements a laughable new restriction in an attempt to appease naysayers. But, really, who is he kidding? On Wednesday, January 5, Oahu had a 7-day average of 2,095 new […]
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My primary dining goal for our recent Las Vegas trip was to finally try e by Jose Andres. It was a reservation I was barely able to get in 2020, and the cancelation that stung the most. So it was sweet redemption when we finally made it there. e by Jose Andres is an avant-garde […]
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Of all the times I’ve stayed at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, I’ve never gotten a room larger than a Jr Suite. But that all changed during my recent stay, which was great! So let’s talk about the Waikiki Beach Marriott Deluxe Suite since there really isn’t much information about it out there. Recently, I mentioned […]
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Yesterday, the State of Hawaii announced adjustments to its pandemic travel control measures. One of these changes halves the mandatory quarantine period. Plus, Hawaii Safe Travels eliminates its pesky questionnaire, easing the pre-departure process. As I’ve said before, the Hawaii Safe Travels program isn’t a challenging program to use. What it is, however, is unnecessarily […]
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Yesterday, the State of Hawaii announced adjustments to its pandemic travel control measures. One of these changes halves the mandatory quarantine period. Plus, Hawaii Safe Travels eliminates its pesky questionnaire, easing the pre-departure process. As I’ve said before, the Hawaii Safe Travels program isn’t a challenging program to use. What it is, however, is unnecessarily […]
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This is a friendly reminder that it is time to make your Marriott Choice Benefit selection before the annual deadline. If you don’t, Marriott will automatically make a selection for you. Marriott awards Choice Benefit rewards to Platinum (50 nights) and Titanium (75 nights) members. Platinums get one choice and Titaniums get two. What’s more, […]
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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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Given how much I eat, I think I will start a new annual retrospective series – my favorite bites of the year. And, of course, that means, in this case, I’ll be covering my favorite bites of 2021. To keep things simple, I will be picking my top 12 bites of each year moving forward. […]
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Unlike last year, I actually have travel to report on for My Year in Review – 2021 Edition. In fact, some of my travel stats are right up there with 2019’s figures, though not all. It was, however, a year full of firsts and great experiences. To keep things simple, I think I will make […]
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This year, I continued to evaluate my wallet to determine what cards are worth keeping and which ones aren’t. And as my needs and preferences continue to change, so does my mix of cards. So let’s talk about why I paid $1082 in annual fees in 2021. As you all know, in recent years, I’ve […]
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In 2013, we visited our first Eataly in Rome. We loved dining and shopping at that location. So, since we were right next to one while staying at the Aria Resort, we decided to check out Eataly Las Vegas. Opening in December 2018, Eataly Las Vegas is one of the Monticello d’Alba-based chain’s newest U.S. […]
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Honolulu is in the midst of a lobster roll obsession. Many new lobster-based businesses have popped up in the last couple of years, with the most recent being a California chain called Wicked Maine Lobster Waikiki. How good can a chain from California be? Pretty good, actually! Lobster is one of those things that isn’t […]
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, the pandemic has seen the rise of interesting new foodstuffs in Hawaii. One of the latest of these is Chef Jeremy Shigekane’s Foodstart A5 Wagyu Beef Musubi. There’s no doubt that the pandemic ravished the food industry around the world. However, it also bred interesting new […]
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Last week, the Australian flag carrier, Qantas, announced a major fleet renewal program. And as part of that program, Qantas selects a 717 replacement, leaving Hawaiian as the sole operator that has yet to do so. Currently, only three airlines operate the venerable Boeing 717 – Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Qantas. Delta is, […]
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MGM Resorts International is on a selling spree. Recently, they sold some of their flagship properties, such as the Bellagio, Vdara, and the Aria. Well, that trend continues as MGM sells the Mirage. However, there’s one significant difference with this sale. In its previous property sales, MGM Resorts International sold to investors and either leased […]
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Honestly, I didn’t realize that next week is already Christmas. That means we’ve only got two weeks left in the year! This means that it’s time now to activate your Chase Freedom Q1 2022 bonus. The Chase Freedom Q4 2021 bonus categories were pretty good – PayPal + Walmart. I don’t shop at Walmart, but […]
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Hilton discontinued its free breakfast benefit for Gold and Diamond elite members earlier this year. In its place, they implemented a new credit system. Well, now Hilton adjusts its food and beverage credits with new amounts and has extended the “trial period.” In July, Hilton decided to ax one of its mainstay elite benefits – […]
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Lately, I’ve been trying to stick to a more pescatarian diet for health and environmental reasons. And while I don’t necessarily gravitate toward “fake meat,” certain products do pique my curiosity. One such product is the Starbucks Impossible Sausage Sandwich. My first encounter with Impossible Foods didn’t go so well. The Impossible Burger I had […]
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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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On our third night in Vegas, our entire family had dinner at Sakana All-You-Can-Eat Sushi. Not only is the sushi all you can eat, but it’s also a really inexpensive spot that’s popular with both locals and visitors alike. Typically, I tend to stay away from all-you-can-eat restaurants. Not only can I not eat that […]
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