Consumer beware.
Hospitality marketing firms are promoting their ability to concoct systematic fake reviews to improve a hotel’s rating and lambaste the competitors.  Consumers, however, are poised to be hurt the worst.
Can you spot these fake reviews?
I assert, definitely not.
The wide-spread belief that real reviews can be sorted from the bogus is rapidly changing through more [...]

Alice Walker said that, “tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.”  We felt the same way after visiting Honolulu’s Tea at 1024.
The bright airy tearoom in historic Chinatown had a festive atmosphere from the moment we walked in.  We were invited to select our teacup and saucer and a hat to wear from [...]

Our top dining pick at Ala Moana Shopping Center is the Mariposa.  It’s located on the third level of Neiman Marcus.  We recently had a most pleasant and reasonable lunch there for under twenty dollars per person.
The location is incredible; upstairs and ocean side in the center of the mall.  It’s a large restaurant with [...]

I have a new and perhaps surprising favorite on the Waikiki Strip after my recent six night stay.  It’s Aqua’s Park Shore Waikiki Hotel.  This is my pick for best views and location in the moderately priced category.
Just look at the view from my spacious oceanfront lanai.  With a view like this, who cares about [...]

For under twelve dollars, I enjoyed this hearty bowl of Udon noodles tonight at Jimbo’s in Honolulu.  This local style eatery has been a favorite of mine for years.  It’s not easy to find, tucked 50 feet back from the sidewalk on King Street, but definitely worth the effort.
Their homemade Udon noodles are always done [...]