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Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison

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Select-service hotels, such as Courtyard & Hyatt Place are quickly spreading around the world.  They're supposed to be a cheaper alternative to full-service properties like Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, etc.  And as the category name suggests, these hotels typically offer just basic services.  You definitely will not find room service or concierges' at these properties, for … [Read more...] about Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison

Review: Andaz Maui

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We weren't at Ali'i Kula Lavender long before I received a call from the Andaz Maui.  Our room had become available, so after looking around for a few more minutes, we headed back to Wailea.  It took us nearly an hour to get back to the Andaz Maui, which seemed like an eternity.  Having been teased with the promise of a "special room," I was eager to see what exactly that … [Read more...] about Review: Andaz Maui

Courtyard Waikiki Beach

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Following our wonderful stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the wife and I needed to stay in a hotel another night.  This wasn't by choice and was last minute.  Not wanting to waste points, I looked for the cheapest rate I could find.  And rather than simply staying at the HHV another night, I decided to revisit the Courtyard Waikiki Beach. It's been a while since the wife … [Read more...] about Courtyard Waikiki Beach

Hilton Hawaiian Village

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The Hilton Hawaiian Village is a mainstay of Waikiki hotels and is the largest resort on the island.  It's size and popularity HHonors members means the place is, in my opinion, a bit of a circus.  The number of people staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village at any one time is a bit staggering.  The property does have nearly 3,400 rooms, after all, and is still growing!  And … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village

Wailea Beach Marriott

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A couple of years ago spent a week on Maui for our anniversary.  We split our time between the Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport and the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort.  We chose to split our time between the two properties as a way to save money, while also saving points.  As I've said before, the Courtyard Maui has a central location that's great for treks to Haleakala and Hana. … [Read more...] about Wailea Beach Marriott

Aulani Activities

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Today I'm continuing my mini series on Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  The previous posts discussed the resort's accommodations and dining, but today I'm going to go over Aulani activities. Pools Despite being a resort in Hawaii, the main draw at Aulani are its pools.  The Waikolohe Valley is the resort's main attraction, home to its many pools, slides, and lazy … [Read more...] about Aulani Activities

Aulani Dining

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In my last post I went over Aulani's Accommodations, mainly the Disney Vacation Club villas, so this time around I'll be covering Aulani Dining.  Why?  Well, despite the perception that there's few options, Aulani does have a TON of different dining options ranging from quick-service to upscale fare. 'Ama'Ama To me the best and only sit-down restaurant at Aulani is … [Read more...] about Aulani Dining

Review: Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport

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In my previous post, I covered the Maui Seaside Hotel, which isn't a property I cared for much.  In fact, when I'm on Maui, my go-to property is the Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport Hotel.  Yes the Courtyard Maui isn't on the beach, and is next to the airport and a Costco, but it has a convenient, central location, good value (for Maui), and provides good quality. When I … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport

Hotel Review: Maui Seaside Hotel

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Over the past two years I've been to Maui 4 times, 3 of which had a hotel stay or two.  Though rare for me, one of the trips was for work, which meant I had no say in the hotel I stayed at.  My employer booked me into the Maui Seaside hotel, which is located in Kahului Maui.  Because most of the flights were identical to my flight to Kona, so I'll spare you the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Maui Seaside Hotel