Sharing the tricks and tools of better travel
The penultimate post! Megan and I return from our recent engagement in Maui. If you’re planning an upcoming trip to Hawaii, feel free to ask for more details and ideas. The Plan Outbound: SEA-SFO-OGG in United First Class Day 1: Check-in at the Hyatt Regency Maui Day 2: Visiting Old Lahaina Day 3: Proposal at Haleakala! Day 4: Road … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I took the opportunity to compare Hipmunk, an up-and-comer in the world of travel search, to the 800-pound gorilla we know as Kayak. Although I liked a lot of what I saw in Hipmunk, it fell short in a few critical areas. The events that followed really knocked my socks off. Maybe it's because I'm a newbie blogger, but I was not … [Read more...]
I've mentioned repeatedly that I don't chase after hotel status. Hotels are often more expensive than the flight itself, so I stay with family or friends when I can or just book something cheap on Hotwire or Priceline. Mattress runs are also out of the question where I live. Despite six Hyatt hotels in the Seattle area and a few Starwood … [Read more...]
I promised all of you a trip report on my recent engagement in Maui, which I spent some time writing during my mileage run to Bahrain. This is going to be a long one, so I’m spreading it out. If you’re planning an upcoming trip to Hawaii, feel free to ask for more details and ideas. The Plan Outbound: SEA-SFO-OGG in United First … [Read more...]
