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When we figured out we wouldn’t be running the Honolulu Marathon Start to the Park, we decided to do the exact opposite. That gave me the chance to do a Herringbone Waikiki revisited post, as they recently reopened under new management. Pre-pandemic, Herringbone Waikiki was one of my go-to Waikiki brunch spots. Sure, it’s a […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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During our stay at the Sheraton Waikiki, I once again decided to check out the property’s on-site breakfast options. Sure, there are other options conveniently located nearby, but I wanted to be able to report on the full experience for you all 😉. So we checked out the Sheraton Waikiki Breakfast at KAI Market. When […]
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It’s been years since we last dined at Roy Yamaguchi’s Eating House 1849 Waikiki. But, a recent restaurant week even brought me back in to try some of their new dishes. So, it’s time for an Eating House 1849 Waikiki revisited post. Spoiler alert: I came away pleasantly surprised. Eating House 1849 Waikiki Revisited – […]
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This year, we already stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Westin Moana Surfrider. That’s two out of three Waikiki oceanfront hotels owned by Kyo-Ya Hotels & Resorts. So, why not complete the trio and give the Sheraton Waikiki a try? As I’ve mentioned several times before, I’ve long had a rather ridiculous goal […]
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Earlier this year, a sand replenishment project wrapped up along Waikiki Beach. However, that project was only a small piece of the puzzle. In fact, Hawaii’s DLNR may build more groins in Waikiki, accompanied by yet more sand replenishment projects. For about a century now, the world-famous Waikiki Beach has been Hawaii’s most recognizable attraction. […]
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Back in March, Mrs. Island Mileer insisted on taking me out for my birthday. We skipped the prior because of the pandemic. But, with things slowly reopening, we decided to give Quiora Waikiki dinner service a try. Why Quiora Waikiki? We’ve actually been here before for breakfast. But, at night, Quiora Waikiki serves up a […]
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For the second time in the past few years, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has given birth on busy Waikiki Beach. The rarity of these events means they draw a lot of people. But, even if you aren’t interested in the seals, you should keep your distance from Hawaiian monk seals on Waikiki beach. Back […]
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For my birthday this year, I decided to book us a stay at the Westin Moana Surfrider. Why? Because I’ve wanted to check this property out for a while now, and I found some amazing kama’aina rates. My recent experience at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, helped pique my curiosity as well. As […]
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One of the last Hawaii Hotels to reopen since they all shut down last March is, perhaps, one of the most iconic in the state, as the Halekulani sets a fall reopening date. But, the hotel owners have been making great use of their downtime. When Hawaii instituted its mandatory quarantine requirement last March, most […]
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I’ve got some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. The much-needed Waikiki sand replenishment 2 is to finish early. But, to finish the project sooner, the vendor handling the project needs to close large swaths of Waikiki Beach for 12 hours per day. As I reported earlier, the Hawaii Department of […]
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Recently, some of my favorite culinary minds in Hawaii came together to open a hidden foodie oasis in Waikiki. The place is, admittedly, a little difficult to find. But, if you seek them out, you’ll be rewarded with fantastic Italian food and ice cream. That’s why I’m dubbing this place the tastiest secret spot in […]
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The Royal Hawaiian Center may not be someplace locals often patronize outside of hitting up one of their many restaurants. But, these days, there are interesting, unique shops to check there too. So, here are some of my favorite Royal Hawaiian Center Finds. Staying at the Royal Hawaiian Resort meant that the Royal Hawaiian Center […]
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During our recent stay at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, the only on-property restaurant open at that time was the Mai Tai Bar. This, of course, is due to the pandemic. And because I wasn’t given an elite benefit choice at check-in and was given a breakfast voucher, here’s my Mai Tai Bar […]
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Monkeypod Kitchen by Peter Merriman is set to open its fourth location later this year. It’ll be the brand’s second Oahu location and its first inside a hotel. And while its menu will be similar to its other locations, it’ll have some unique offerings. So where’s it going? That’s right, Monkeypod Kitchen is opening in […]
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