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While we were in Vegas, I wanted to check out Bouchon Bakery Las Vegas. So, on our second to last day in Sinc City, we hopped over to the Venitian for what we hoped would be a quick breakfast. Boy, what an adventure that ended up being. We’ve been to Bouchon Bakery in Yountville. In […]
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During our most recent stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we were given a credit for the hotel’s newest eatery – the Queensbreak Restaurant. Wanting to maximize the value of this stay, we decided to go check them out for pupus and cocktails. As part of its recent top-down renovation, the Waikiki Beach Marriott did […]
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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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Before we planned a trip to Vegas with my in-laws, I had planned a trip to Maui for Mrs. Island Miler and me. The goal for our grand Maui adventures was to have Mrs. Island Miler experience the Grand Wailea for the first time. But the trip ended up being so much more. My family […]
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As if the nearly 20-course dinner we had at e by Jose Andres wasn’t enough, we headed straight out after dinner to Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace for more bites and libations. As you’ll recall, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden was another place we planned to visit back in 2020. Mrs. Island Miler is a fan […]
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Since the start of the pandemic, Chase has been giving us periodic bonuses on a wide swath of cards. Well, I’m happy to report that the Chase 5x Points targeted offers are back! Though, what you get – if you get any offers at all – will vary considerably. Last year, Chase gave me 5x […]
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My wallet has seen a lot of changes as of late. I’ve been more open to closing cards and have given a few the ax. Add that to changing priorities and my 2022 credit card strategy promises to be at least a little different than last year’s. I kicked off the year by burning what […]
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To say the year started off as expected is an understatement. Two months ago, I thought we’d be getting out of this pandemic. Alas, here we are. So here’s my 2022 outlook, which looks remarkably similar to what I actually did in 2021. Sort of. Despite the ongoing Omicron surge – Hawaii’s seeing its worst […]
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Last week MGM Resorts International announced that they’d be changing up their M Life loyalty program. The program’s new name and perks are heralded as a positive change. Yet, we know that’s not true as MGM rebrands and devalues their loyalty program all at once. At the end of the month, M Life is changing […]
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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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No matter your travel-type, you should have the right equipment with you. Whether it’s for documenting your travels, capturing killer travel pics, exploring different interests, or just being safe. There are many ways to document your trip to make it more memorable. You can snap a seemingly endless number […]
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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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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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