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I love a good, authentic pizza. So, since its opening, Appetito Waikiki has been on my radar. As a result, we ended up taking advantage of the Appetito Waikiki Lunch Set during our recent Hyatt Centric Waikiki stay. Actually, I ate at Appetito Waikiki once before for dinner. However, despite their full name being Appetito […]
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With Hyatt’s recent category adjustments, my expiring credit card certificate became good at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki. So, I decided to do a Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach – Two Years Later staycation to see what’s changed. My first visit, as you may guess, was back in March 2017, which was not long after the hotel […]
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Shave ice as we know it in Hawaii is based on the Japanese kakigori, which was brought over by plantation workers. But a new Taiwanese-style of shave ice is gaining popularity, and Ice Monster Hawaii is the best of these. What is Taiwanese-Style Shave Ice? Unlike standard shave ice, Ice Monster’s Taiwanese-style shave ice is […]
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Recently, Mrs. Island Miler and I attended a wedding in Waikiki. And thanks to excellent rates, we made a weekend of it by staying in a Courtyard Waikiki 1-Bedroom Suite. Unfortunately, our stay was a disappointing one. Three years ago, I stayed at the Courtyard Waikiki for the first time since their renovation. Unfortunately, it […]
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As you’ll recall from my previous Honolulu Marathon post, we stayed at the Waikiki Beach Marriott. So, today, I’m going to do an in-dept review of the property. A property we haven’t stayed at in at least five years. The Waikiki Beach Marriott is one of the properties that tops my list of recommended hotels […]
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This past December, Mrs. Island Miler took the plunge and did the Honolulu Marathon for the first time. And based on our experience, here’s how to do the Honolulu Marathon right for both visitors and kama’aina. Though I’m not a runner myself, I think the Honolulu Marathon is an excellent run for beginners and […]
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You know how Hawaii hotels tend to be cramped and dated? Well, one of the worst mainstream brand properties is finally getting the attention it needs! Specifically, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is finally being redeveloped! Lately, I’ve been wondering which Marriott property in Waikiki is the worst of the bunch. And it’s not an easy […]
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The Mrs. and I are dim sum fans. And, since its opening, Yauatcha Waikiki was our favorite, albeit pricey spot. So when they closed, we made it a priority to give Tim Ho Wan Waikiki a try. And I’m glad we did. Tim Ho Wan is a Hong Kong-based chain of dim sum restaurants […]
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2018, for me, has been an exceptional travel year. What made it exceptional? I traveled more than initially planned, I traveled more this year than I ever have in a single year, and I exceeded my elite qualification goals. So, before the holidays get too hectic, let’s do a my travel year in review – […]
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I’ve got some encouraging news with this Marriott Hawaii hotel worker strike update 2. Officials with Unite Here! Local 5, Marriott, and Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts are going to meet. Now in its third week, the Marriott Hawaii strike saw 2,7000 employees walk off the job. And, though the affected hotels continue to operate, things […]
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I love a good steak. But, in my opinion, finding a place that makes perfect steaks can be difficult; especially since I’m pretty good at cooking steaks myself 😉. But I got to try Stripsteak Waikiki during a business dinner and liked it, so I decided to take Mrs. Islander to try the place out. […]
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One of the better inexpensive hotel options in Waikiki is now gone. The Waikiki Parc Renovations began at the beginning of the month and will completely transform the property. Meanwhile, Hilton’s presences is growing in Waikiki, with yet another Hilton Grand Vacations project set to begin construction. Waikiki Parc Renovations Begin The Halekulani Corp.’s extensive […]
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The Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach opened two years ago with the completion of the Ewa Tower. And now, the property is getting ready to open their second and final phase, the Diamond Head Tower. But, in even better news, the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki joins Marriott Rewards, adding another option for members on Oahu. The Property […]
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Hawaii is a magical land, full of amazing traditions, both ancient and modern. And Oahu is a magic island, and Magic Island is an island in Oahu. Confused? Don’t be. Honolulu Lantern Floating Festival (Lantern Floating Hawaii) Magic Island (in Honolulu) is the location of one of Hawaii’s magical annual traditions, the Honolulu Lantern Floating Festival, […]
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Hawaii’s first high-end dim sum restaurant, Yauatcha Waikiki is closing its doors in August. Poor foot traffic in the area is likely responsible for the restaurants impending closure. Though the lack of foot traffic isn’t the official reason for the restaurant’s closure, I believe it, somewhat. Yauatcha Waikiki’s location at the International Market Place‘s Grand […]
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On a recent trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, I wanted take advantage of the hundreds of thousands of sign-up points I recently earned with the American Express Hilton Honors card and the American Express Hilton Ascend card, and the perfect spot to do so was the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Review: Hilton Hawaiian Village […]
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Waikiki has seen an explosion of new restaurants over the past few years. And the latest restaurant to make its debut is Tsurutontan Waikiki. Location Tsurutontan Waikiki is the third U.S. location of the Japanese udon brasserie. It’s the first one in Hawaii and is on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. In fact, […]
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Over the Memorial Day weekend, Mrs. Island Miler and I decided to check out one of Honolulu’s newest restaurants, Momosan Waikiki. As a child, I loved watching Ryōri no Tetsujin, also known as Iron Chef Japan. And my favorite chef on the show was Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto. So, when he opened a restaurant in Waikiki, […]
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Inexpensive and sushi don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but sometimes it just works. And if you’re in Hawaii and want good sushi on a budget, check out Katsumidori Sushi. If you love sushi, you know sushi is usually fairly pricey. And, if sushi is inexpensive, it often isn’t all that good. But it doesn’t always have […]
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The sale of The Modern Honolulu has closed, and now The Modern Honolulu will become a timeshare. Back in February 2018, we found out that Las Vegas’ Diamond Resorts is purchasing The Modern Honolulu. It was thought the transaction would close in May. However, it appears as if the transaction has closed early. And the […]
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