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Koloa Landing Resort: I Tried It and Liked It
Snapshot of My Review: Here’s a good Hawaii travel deal for two couples sharing or a large family. You get to stay in a new million dollar (plus) luxury Poipu Beach Kauai condominium “villa” with lots of room and privacy. The gourmet kitchen in each unit saves money if you prepare some of your own meals. When Trip Advisor […]
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel: Deal and Review
The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel can be yours for $115 per night through June 28, if you purchase by Thursday, April 28. Go to Book-It for details. And if you need to stay at another time of year, the hotel website often features Internet specials. This may be an incredible hotel deal for Waikiki. The New Otani Kaimana […]
Village Burger on Big Island Delivers Value and Taste
Can a pescetarian (non-meat eater) like me find happiness at a burger joint? The answer is an astounding “yes!” when I’m on the Big Island. And with most prices hovering around $10.00 or less, my wallet and stomach felt satisfied. I’d discovered another Hawaii deal. Village Burger has been serving up low cost meals and getting rave reviews. It’s […]
Dining Review: 5-Star Big Island On A Budget
I rarely do restaurant reviews. The main reason is that even though I try restaurants around the state regularly, there simply aren’t many that I feel moved to write about. We had a five star dining experience last week on the Big Island, however, that won’t completely blow your budget. It’s The CanoeHouse at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. […]
Sophisticated Review Fraud Hits TripAdvisor
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 […]
Tea at 1024 in Honolulu
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 a large selection. […]
Mariposa Restaurant, Honolulu
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 fabulous views of […]
Park Shore Waikiki Hotel Surprise
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 the hotel’s vintage […]
Jimbo’s: Our Favorite Honolulu Noodle Shop
Update: We are sad to announce that Jimbo closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 […]
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Delivers
When we want to get away and escape Kauai, the first place that comes to mind is the Big Island’s Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. We just concluded our fifth stay there last week. Where to find the best deal: This is not the $69 night experience we told you about in February. The hotel’s website features some off season […]
Mauna Kea Hotel Reborn
Big Island’s beloved Mauna Kea Hotel is scheduled to reopen next Spring. I received this preview today of what it’s going to look like. The hotel was closed due to damage from a 2006 earthquake, which was strong enough to be felt throughout all the main Hawaiian Islands. When the hotel opened in 1965, it was the first hotel […]
