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Hawaii Safe Travels Eliminates Pesky Questionnaire

January 4, 2022 Hawaii, Hawaii Pandemic Travel, Hawaii Safe Travels, Island Miler, pandemic travel, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Hawaii Safe Travels Eliminates Pesky Questionnaire

January 4, 2022 Hawaii, Hawaii Pandemic Travel, Hawaii Safe Travels, Island Miler, pandemic travel, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

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Make Your Marriott Choice Benefit Selection

January 3, 2022 Hotel Status, Island Miler, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Choice Benefit, Travel

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Review: Kith Treats Waikiki

December 30, 2021 Hawaii, hawaii eats, Honolulu, Honolulu Eats, Ice Cream, Island Miler, Kith Treats, Kith Treats Waikiki, oahu, Royal Hawaiian Center, Travel, Travel Blogging, Waikiki

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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My Favorite Bites of 2021

December 29, 2021 California Eats, Favorite Bites, Favorite Bites of 2021, food, hawaii eats, Honolulu Eats, Island Miler, Las Vegas eats, Maui Eats, Meals, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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My Year in Review – 2021 Edition

December 28, 2021 Island Miler, Travel, Travel Blogging, year in review, Year in Review 2021

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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I Paid $1082 in Annual Fees in 2021

December 27, 2021 American express, Annual Fees, Chase Credit Cards, Credit Card Annual Fee, Credit Cards, Island Miler, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel Credit Cards

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Review: Eataly Las Vegas

December 23, 2021 Eataly, Eataly Las Vegas, Island Miler, Las Vegas, Las Vegas eats, Meals, Park MGM, Travel, Travel Blogging, Trip Reports, Vegas, Vegas eats

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Review: Wicked Maine Lobster Waikiki

December 22, 2021 Hawaii, hawaii eats, Honolulu Eats, Island Miler, lobster roll, Meals, Royal Hawaiian Center, Travel, Travel Blogging, Waikiki, Wicked Maine Lobster

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Review: Foodstart A5 Wagyu Beef Musubi

December 21, 2021 Foodstart by Jeremy Shigekane, Hawaii, hawaii eats, Honolulu, Honolulu Eats, Island Miler, Jeremy Shigekane, M by Jeremy Shigekane, Meals, Musubi, Travel, Travel Blogging, wagy, wagyu musubi

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Qantas Selects 717 Replacement

December 20, 2021 Airbus, Airbus A220, Airlines, airplanes, Boeing, Boeing 717, Boeing 717-200, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Miler, Qantas, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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 Sells the Mirage

December 17, 2021 Hard Rock International, Hard Rock Las Vegas, Island Miler, Las Vegas, mgm, mgm resorts, MGM Resorts International, Mirage Las Vegas, The Mirage Las Vegas, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Activate Your Chase Freedom Q1 2022 Bonus

December 16, 2021 Chase, Chase Credit Cards, Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Freedom Quarterly Bonus, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Credit Card Bonuses, Island Miler, quarterly bonus, quarterly bonus categories, Travel, Travel Credit Cards, Ultimate Rewards

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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 Adjusts Food and Beverage Credits

December 15, 2021 Elite Breakfast, hilton, Hilton Diamond, Hilton Gold, Hilton Honors, Island Miler, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

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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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Review: Starbucks Impossible Sausage Sandwich

December 14, 2021 Impossible Foods, Island Miler, Meals, Starbucks, Starbucks Impossible Sausage Sandwich, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Review: Beyond Pastry Studio Cheesecakes

December 13, 2021 Beyond Pastry Studio, Hawaii, hawaii eats, Honolulu, Honolulu Eats, Island Miler, oahu, Travel, Travel Blogging

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

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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Review: Sakana All-You-Can-Eat Sushi

December 10, 2021 all-you-can-eat sushi, AYCE, AYCE sushi, Island Miler, Las Vegas, Las Vegas eats, Las Vegas restaurant review, Meals, restaurant review, Sakan Las Vegas, Sakana, Sakana All-You-Can-Eat sushi, sushi, Travel, Travel Blogging, Trip Reports, Vegas, Vegas eats

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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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The Honolulu Marathon is Ripping Off 2021 Participants

December 9, 2021 2021 Honolulu Marathon, Hawaii, Honolulu Marathon, Island Miler, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The Honolulu Marathon and the Start to the Park 10k are happening in just a few days. This year, I’m supposed to be participating in the Start to the Park 10k after the event was canceled this year. But I’m not sure I will anymore after I found out that the Honolulu Marathon is ripping […]

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Two Mokulele Aircraft Damaged During Kona Low

December 8, 2021 Hawaii, Island Miler, Mokulele, mokulele airlines, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

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Earlier this week, Hawaii was hit by an intense storm system. The unusually strong storm brought with it tropical-storm-force winds and torrential rains which caused widespread flooding, downed trees, and numerous other problems. Unfortunately, two Mokulele aircraft were damaged during the Kona Low too, upending the small carrier’s schedule. Mokulele Airlines is Hawaii’s last remaining […]

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My Recent Room Upgrade Experiences

December 7, 2021 elite status, Grand Wailea, Hawaii, hilton, Hilton Honors, Hotel Status, Hotels, Island Miler, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, room upgrades, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News, Westin Maui

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I know many in the blogosphere complain about room upgrades with Marriott. Maybe it’s because I don’t travel a ton, but I haven’t had issues with Marriott upgrades. But since I stayed with two major brands during my recent trip, I want to talk about how my recent room upgrade experiences went during these stays. […]

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