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In 2012, the State of Hawaii sought to combat Waikiki Beach’s erosion with a sand replenishment project. Nine years later, most of that sand is already gone. So the Waikiki sand replenishment round 2 begins to restore the beach once again. Waikiki has long had an erosion problem. Ever since the 1800s, several bad decisions […]
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The Hyatt Grand Centric Waikiki Beach is located just next door to Waikiki’s newest and poshest mall – the International Marketplace. The lobby is located a few floors up and impresses with a fresh and modern design. Indeed the whole property just opened in 2017. Our check-in was quick, painless and rather friendly. Without asking […]
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As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. If you’ve been coming to Hawaii for a long time or live here and don’t know what the […]
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As was the case last year, this year I opted to stay in Waikiki for the marathon. So, let’s kick off my 2019 Honolulu Marathon Staycation series with an introductory post. After all, this year’s experience was quite different from 2018. The Honolulu Marathon is one of the largest events in the state. On average, […]
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Honestly, while I’ve been a member for years, I kind of forgot that I Prefer is a thing. But, recently, I got a reminder as the Alohilani Resort joins I Prefer Hotel Rewards. What is I Prefer Hotel Rewards? So, if you didn’t know, I Prefer Hotel Rewards is the loyalty program of Preferred Hotels […]
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The iconic Waikiki Beach, Hawaii’s most famous attraction, is slowly disappearing. So, thankfully, the State of Hawaii approves funding to save Waikiki Beach. However, that means disruptions to beachgoers on the horizon. If you didn’t already know, Waikiki Beach is a manmade beach. The fact that it isn’t a naturally occurring beach means a lot […]
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A while back I tried Roy’s Waikiki for the first time. I. DID. NOT. LIKE. IT. So I was apprehensive about trying Eating House 1849. My Aversion to Roy’s Restaurants My Roy’s Waikiki experience scarred me for life. I had high expectations for a Roy Yamaguchi restaurant. He is, after all, one of the founders […]
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A critically endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup captured the hearts of thousands as she grew on Kaimana Beach. But now, she has moved on. Back at the end of June, a miracle of sorts occurred on busy Waikiki Beach: a critically endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal pup was born. It was the first such incident since […]
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Surprise! Yesterday news broke about the Queen Kapiolani Hotel renovations. Hawaii, and Waikiki in particular, has mix of newer and older hotels. And by a mix, I mean that many of the hotels skew on the older side. Unfortunately, quite a few of them do need quite a bit of work too. Queen Kapiolani […]
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A very rare thing happened last month: an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal born on Waikiki Beach. On the night of June 28 to 29, something incredible happened. An endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal was born on crazy Waikiki Beach. And this birth is, in fact, the first such case since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency began […]
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The Hyatt Credit Card awards cardholders a category 1-4 certificate every year. But since I don’t travel all that often, I usually look to redeem the certificate locally. And so here’s a repeat review: Hyatt Place Waikiki Revisited. When Mr. and Mrs. J stopped by my home island of Oahu, they stayed at the Hyatt Place […]
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King tides are especially hight tides that occur a few times a year. Hawaii, being in the middle of the Pacific are susceptible to these tides too. However, the Hawaii king tides rolling in this year will be among the biggest seen yet. King tides occur a few times a year all over the world. […]
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Hotel rates in Hawaii are pretty high at the moment. Rooms are largely full, and unfortunately, the number of available rooms have been in decline. But, there is an opportunity right now to take advantage of some good deals. Currently you can get some new Waikiki hotel rooms on the cheap. The resort fee is […]
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Select-service hotels, such as Courtyard & Hyatt Place are quickly spreading around the world. They’re supposed to be a cheaper alternative to full-service properties like Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, etc. And as the category name suggests, these hotels typically offer just basic services. You definitely will not find room service or concierges’ at these properties, for […]
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Hyatt Centric Waikiki now available for booking with dates from March 15, 2017, and beyond. Originally slated to open during winter 2016, the property seems to have experienced a slight delay in opening. Technically March 15 is still winter, though just barely, and it isn’t going to be 2016 anymore. 😉 No matter, the Hyatt Centric […]
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