Review: Hyatt Residence Club Maui – Kanapali Beach (PANDEMIC EDITION)

After 10 nights at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas at Kaanapali Beach, we had two nights remaining on our trip and the Westin was no longer available. After searching for accommodations, I noticed that the Hyatt Residence Club down the road had 2 Bedroom Ocean View Rooms available for 48,000 …

My Top 10 Must-See Places on Maui (A Pictorial Journey)

Since 2009, when my parents bought an ill advised timeshare with Starwood Hotels (now Vistana owned by Marriott), Maui has sort of become a second home to us. Though we don’t go back to the island as often as we would like (there are far too many places to see …

Traveling to Hawaii during the Pandemic: My First Flight in 400 days

It’s been over 400 days since I last boarded a flight to anywhere or left the state of Texas for that matter. I know many of you have kept on traveling throughout the pandemic, for work or other purposes. While your bravery certainly made me want to venture out more …

Good Deal: $1050 in Business Class: Toronto – Honolulu (All Year)

There have been some nice deals to Hawaii from the West Coast of North America in both business class (~$700 from YVR) and economy class (below $300 from CA). However I just wanted to mention that the deals aren’t just limited to the west coast. There are some ~$450 RT …

Amazing Deal: Austin/San Antonio/El Paso – Hawaii for $400 RT

United Airlines and American Airlines have put economy class seats to Hawaii on sale from many Texas cities including Austin, San Antonio, El Paso to Maui, Kailua (Kona), Honolulu, Lihue (Kauai). Economy fares are mostly under $400 (except to Lihue on Kauai) and allow carry on bags. The flights are …

Escape the Cold: Kaanapali Beach

Ahead of the release of my Hawaii Travel Tapes Episode , I thought it was appropriate to post one of the finest pictures I have ever taken, during one of the most epic sunsets I have ever witnessed. I know the worst of winter seems to be already over for …