Travel Blog: What to Eat, What to Pack and Where to Go

The Kahala: A lovely place to stay in Honolulu

The Kahala Hotel and Resort offers a lovely beach, their own lagoon with dolphins, stingrays, and other fish, as well as a world-class restaurant. The beach is just a step away, and if you want someplace to stay that is in Honolulu but not in the city – this is it

Roy’s Restaurant: Service great, food mediocre, decor dated

Roy’s in Honolulu was the new fusion – but it has since become a part of the Outback Steakhouse group- and has suffered. There are many fine places to go on the island, it is sad that Roy’s is not one of them – unless you like bland food.

Center Cut Short Ribs served with a raspberry-chipotle glaze, and the baked potato

Cabo Eating: H Restaurant

H Restaurant in Cabo is the “next” great restaurant in a city that has some great dining. Coming from a great pedigree, this restaurant will please you with an the combination of rustic American with local flavors.

Chicago Weekend: Three meals – TWO Restaurant, Graham Elliot’s, and Gino’s Pizza

Three dinners in Chicago: one of the great dining cities of America. One restaurant that you may not have heard of — YET- so go there TWO, then the all famous Graham Elliot, and finally, Gino’s pizza — a culinary weekend in the Windy City

Every now and then you get that perfect moment- the water stirs, you know the whale is close, then the birds fly and the Humpback whale emerges

Kenai Fjords Tours

Kenai Fjord Tours provides one of the great tours of Alaska. Located out of Seward, in Resurrection Bay, that inspired Rockwell Kent, here you will find your inspiration, along with sightings of some amazing creatures. A great tour to take your entire family.

For the Chinese, diapers are not necessary

PACK: Diaper Ninja

When it comes to packing- start the day before you leave. IF not, you could end up in the diaper situation we had– two diapers for a twelve hour flight. There are heroes in this story, and morals – of course, the story begins in China.

GO: Four Seasons Beverly Hills – Perfection

Assignment: Mother’s Day. The first mother’s day for April- and where else but the Four Seasons at Beverly Hills. They exceeded it beyond expectations. From the valet, room, car service, bar – no detail was left undone

GO: Disney Cruise Lines

Over the years, EatPackGo.com’s April Simpson has executive produced more than half a dozen television specials with Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Lines. Here’s one of her favorite things to do while enjoying Disney’s very own private island “Castaway Cay” near the Bahamas! Jump in and watch!!