THE BRIEF This has become my beach hotel of choice as a PRO TRAVEL BLOGGER. The “Pink Palace” as it is known, is listed as a 5-star luxury hotel and the resort has recently been picked up by MARRIOTT. My recent stay was phenomenal and all management and staff delivered service and care that […]
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LIVING ON THE EDGE THE BRIEF Many of my readers know that I’ve been staying at the ROYAL HAWAIIAN when I visit Waikiki for quite some time now. This year of the COVID pandemic made things different in many respects and that included accommodations. The Royal was still closed when I returned so the folks
RETURNING TO THE COVID SKIES THE BRIEF My flight back home to Hawaii was eventually booked on AMERICAN AIRLINES. I had booked a flight with United Airlines months before the travel date and that experience became a nightmare. Even though I was told I would be able to get a rapid COVID19 test in SFO,
THE BRIEF ET AL is a trendy, chic, and casual dining spot and is Foodland’s offering in the trendy Kahala area of Honolulu. There are fresh pastries, sweet and savoury toasts and hearty dishes like loco moco and smoked meat benedict with meat from Foodland-owned HI Steaks for breakfast. Lunch choices like short rib arancini,
THE BRIEF There are indications that the FAA is preparing to recertify the killer Boeing 737MAX aircraft. Would you fly on one of these if it’s unleashed on the travelling public? In total, 346 souls were lost on the flawed 737 MAX before regulators stepped in and grounded the jet. Weeks prior to this I
ALIOLI RISTORANTE THE BRIEF Not very long ago I wanted to host a dinner party for some friends and thought that everyone would be happy with Italian victuals. Fortunately, I had one restaurant in mind within walking distance of my residence. I had eaten there many times in the past and discovered it by accident
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EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE EXCELLENCE THE BRIEF In my own search for temporary executive lodging while in Toronto I came across a little known gem called the BOMBAY SUITS. I searched for hotels in the area for quite a while before coming across this offering in the city of Mississauga. The company has one and two-bedroom fully
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FLYING THE COOP BY CAPT. VIC THE BRIEF I recently had to fly the coop while the world was LOCKING DOWN in response to the Covid19 plague. It was not a pleasant experience and one I hope never to have to repeat. I had just barely got into Perth when the state of Western Australia
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MIRAGE ON THE SEA THE BRIEF Looking for a hotel right on the beach of Australia’s Gold Coast? There is only one that is literally up against the sand and its called the SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE RESORT. Here is my in-depth review of the Mirage on the Sea. This property is a world away from
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THE BRIEF After enjoying the (see my review) VIRGIN AUSTRALIA LOUNGE a boarding announcement for Virgin Australia MEL to OOL was made. I used the Priority Exit Hall to access a separate Priority Screening line for Virgin Australia passengers. The line moved smoothly even though extra security measures were in place. Out in the domestic
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