Hyatt’s New Andaz Maui Accepting Reservations

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I've been checking the website for the new Andaz Maui every few days to see when they finally start taking reservations so I can be among the first to see it. The hotel previously had a notice saying it would open in mid-summer, and I know many people with plans to visit Maui around then have been asking about a specific date. We still don't … [Read more...]

Save on Hawaiian Hotels Using Credit Card Bonuses

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To recap from yesterday's introduction, some friends were discussing their plan to go to Hawaii later this year and asked me if I had any suggestions for saving money, including taking advantage of credit card sign-up bonuses. I will lay out several different options. Yesterday I discussed how to get there, and today I’ll discuss how to stay … [Read more...]

Fly to Hawaii Using Credit Card Bonuses

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I meant to do a post last year on how to save money on a Hawaiian vacation. Evidently I forgot. Some friends were discussing their plan to go to Hawaii later this year and asked me if I had any suggestions for saving money, including taking advantage of credit card sign-up bonuses. Lest you think this is another post just to shill credit cards, … [Read more...]

British Airways Visa Is Possibly the Best Secret Weapon In Your Wallet

Fly to Hawaii from any of these cities for 25K Avios round-trip. (Image from GCMap.com)

In this game that we play, trying to redeem miles and points for more than the amount we paid to earn them, partner award charts offer up some of the most lucrative opportunities. Avios points from British Airways are one such example. I wrote last week about how the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of my top rewards cards when you want to keep … [Read more...]

The High Life: Mai Tai Maui Madness

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It's been a long time since my Maui trip report series, and a long time since I've contributed anything to The High Life. Similar to Points, Miles, & Martini's Happy Hour, The High Life is a series on food and drink that I come across during my travels or simply inspired by travel. I took a lot of pictures of food and drink while Megan and I … [Read more...]