The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach has been a family favorite for many years. The refreshed rooms and central location make this a location worth considering and my favorite Hyatt property in Honolulu. During my trip to Hawaii last month...
My Dull Sense Of Remorse Over Missed Marriott Redemption

If you have not been living under a rock, you know that Marriott Bonvoy introduced a new Category 8 for hotel redemptions on March 5th. Overnight, many awards dramatically rose in price. We knew this was coming for several months,...
The Secret Pacific Island Where Vintage Aircraft Still Fly

Did you know there is an island off the coast of New Zealand with an airline that still uses aircraft built in the 1950s on commercial flights? I’m talking about Chatham Island. My love of geography goes back two decades...
United Will Introduce New Livery Next Month

When United Airlines and Continental merged, the United name may have survived, but the Continental livery did. Now comes the chance for true reconciliation. I say that facetiously, of course, since the paint on aircraft is like the old...