The fallout from the changes to Delta’s SkyMiles Medallion qualifications has been swift and strong. But here’s what all of those status matches tell us from the other airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Viral Disney-DeSantis Video Is Wildly Inaccurate, Spreading
A video is going viral on Instagram about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World Resort despite rampant inaccuracies. Here’s the video, and the facts. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Video: Naked Passenger Makes Music, Throws Chair In Airport
A new video has emerged of a naked passenger in the Tel Aviv airport beating his chest and making music before throwing chairs at other passengers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
What I Learned At A Luxury Travel Conference This Week
This week I attended the ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) in Nassau, Bahamas. Some of it was as expected, other things were eye-opening. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
SO Maldives: The Incredible New Maldives Resort
A brand new Maldives resort is opening in November and it looks stunning. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
SIM Swapped: What Is It, And What I Did About It
While traveling in the Bahamas this week, I was the victim of sim swapping. What is it and what did I do about it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
American Airlines-Hyatt Status Challenge Perfectly Timed
In either a strategic masterstroke or an incredible coincidence, American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels reciprocal status challenge is perfectly timed, and even better for me personally. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Delta SkyMiles Changes: Crazy Like A Fox Or Just Plain Crazy
More ink has been spilled over the major Delta SkyMiles devaluation this week and just how crazy it is. Perhaps it’s not crazy at all. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Space Tourism: Behind The Scenes At Kennedy Space Center
Space tourism is heading toward a watershed moment. To see a new type of space tourism, I joined Space Perspective for a private event at Kennedy Space Center – and we had the place all to ourselves. If you...
Anecdotal: Some Southwest Flight Attendants Ready To Strike
During a flight this week, I spoke with some flight attendants about their happiness with the carrier – some are ready to strike like their industry peers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
My Southwest Airlines Flight Was Diverted, Here’s What Happened
I flew Southwest Airlines and my flight was diverted due to a mechanical issue. Here’s what happened and how the airline handled it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Will JetBlue-Spirit Close Their Deal To Join Forces?
JetBlue-Spirit aims to close their deal but as it drags on and without a deal with the Department of Justice, the question as to whether it will happen at all arises. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Expedited Passport In Less Than 4 Weeks Using This Method
A few weeks ago we applied for my son’s first passport on short notice prior to a trip. Lo and behold it returned less than four weeks later. Here’s how we processed the application. If you are considering booking...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Really Aren’t Happy
American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly made their feelings clear, they aren’t happy and they are willing to strike. What does this mean for flights? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Home2 Suites (Orlando) Near Universal
As we continue to try out more hotels in the Orlando area, we came across Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near Universal. Here’s how our stay went. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Report Alleges Up To 5,000 Pilots Unfit For Duty Fraudsters
A damning report out today alleges that up to 5,000 pilots are either unfit for duty, defrauding the US government, liars, or all three. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets (Hyatt Inclusive)
Hyatt has added more than 100 all-inclusive hotels in the last two years, but the greatest so far might just be Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. This is not the typical Cancun all-inclusive. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Observation: Cancún Is Kind Of A Nightmare Right Now
After spending as little time as possible in Cancún I have to admit that it’s kind of a nightmare right now, from prices to crowds, to traffic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Interview: Space Perspective CEO, Jane Poynter
As space tourism becomes a reality, Founder and Co-CEO Jane Poynter took the time to answer my questions about how Space Perspective is reshaping humanity’s place in the stars. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines’ Loyalty Points Miss A Few Opportunities
American Airlines rolled out Loyalty Points and changed the way flyers earn points and status with the program. But there are a couple of missed opportunities, one glaring. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
