Alaska Airlines just announced their Fall pricing for travel from the Pacific Northwest through mid-December.  These aren’t the earth-shattering deals you are hoping for, but they are good nonetheless and might just fit the bill for many. The following are one way fares, plus tax of approximately $10 each way. Portland to Kahului $179 Seattle [...]

Any restaurant that I frequent three times in one week is worthy of mention.  I’m talking Nico’s at Pier 38 in Honolulu.  It’s where the Hawaiian plate lunch undergoes a healthy French makeover 6 days a week. Nothing at Nico’s is priced over $10. When I said “French”, you probably saw dollar signs.  It’s quite [...]