THE BRIEF It’s difficult to get reservations at Hau Tree these days but, if you persevere and obtain a slot, you won’t be disappointed. The hotel and the restaurant underwent a major renovation recently. A new team of chefs took over as well. It’s now headed up by chef Chris Kajioka, a local O`ahu native […]
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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
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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CONVENIENCE AND LUXURY THE BRIEF The GRAND HYATT MELBOURNE is where you will want to stay if you are planning to tour this lovely city. Effusing elegance in the historic heart of downtown The Grand Hyatt offers close access to many attractions. The locals call this the CBD or Central Business District and it’s very
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BY CAPT. VIC JULY 4, 2019 ARTSY HOBART’S MUSEUM “THE MONA” OVERVIEW “MUST SEE” The MONA is billed as a museum of old and new art and is a “must see” if you find yourself in HOBART , Tasmania, as I did recently. The easiest way to get to Mona from Hobart is by catamaran
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BY CAPT. VIC MAY 7, 2019 CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES PReFLIGHT I was recently in Penang ( see PEARL OF PENANG) and when it came time to look for transport back to Toronto I found the airfare for most were a pinch on the pricey side. The only reasonable option was CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES so CZ396
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PEARL OF PENANG EASTERN & ORIENTAL OVERVIEW A destination that had been on my bucket list for a considerable time was Penang, Malaysia. The name EASTERN AND ORIENTAL came up in conversation during my travels as the place to be. From its foundation by the Sarkies brothers in 1885, the E&O has been patronized by
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SILVERKRIS LOUNGE MELBOURNE OVERVIEW I was on the red eye from Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport and had some time before the flight to relax in Singapore Air’s SILVERKRIS LOUNGE. The lounge is located in Terminal 2 by Gate 6. You need to go downstairs to reach it and many of the other airline lounges. The lounge
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