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DoubleTree Breckenridge

Written by matt on January 2, 2022. Posted in Blog, USA. Leave a Comment

Going skiing in Breckenridge has long been a wish, and with the pandemic preventing us from our usual Canada trip, it was the perfect time to stay within the borders. And why not drop some of our Hilton points on the DoubleTree.

Hilton Denver Inverness

Written by matt on January 1, 2022. Posted in Blog, USA. Leave a Comment

This Hilton resort is actually also a country club (golfers will recognize the significant Inverness name) that I just happened to come across when looking for a hotel in Denver. Odd thing is, we were looking to go skiing, not golfing.

Two Noteworthy Dinner Restaurants in Waikiki

Written by matt on October 16, 2021. Posted in Blog, Food, Hawaii. Leave a Comment

Every now and then we roam down to Waikiki to enjoy a restaurant or two that we’ve never visited before. It’s a nice short getaway, even if it’s only for the night, and there are always new restaurants to try out.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii

Written by matt on May 26, 2021. Posted in Blog, Hawaii. Leave a Comment

The beauty of living in Hawaii is not only the friendly people, pleasant climate, and having access to world class resorts, but also the ability to utilize “Kama’aina rates” – that is, discounted pricing only available to residents of Hawaii.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort

Written by matt on April 5, 2021. Posted in Blog, Hawaii. Leave a Comment

As we are heading closer to the end (hopefully) of the COVID-19 pandemic, we took the opportunity to spend a week at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Hawaii. To our surprise, so did a lot of other people.

A traveling man’s toiletry bag

Written by matt on April 1, 2021. Posted in Blog, Gear. Leave a Comment

Starting at 4 years old, traveling has been part of my life. My parents prioritized travel and so have I as an adult. It’s education, entertainment, and therapy all baked into one activity. So with so much travel, it’s become vital to optimize one’s toiletry bag. Having worked in...

Secure Travel Router

Written by matt on February 19, 2021. Posted in Blog, Gear, Security. Leave a Comment

In this world of never-ending privacy violations, snooping, and data breaches, there’s no pause in talking about digital security and secure connections of all your devices. This is true wherever you are and doesn’t end when you go traveling. It actually may even be more of a priority....

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club

Written by matt on October 19, 2020. Posted in Blog, Hawaii. Leave a Comment

What can one do when you’re stuck on an island and itching to go somewhere? Considering the circumstances, we’ve been very fortunate this year and have enjoyed spending time at home, but as frequent travelers still very eager to go somewhere.