President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he has interest in the US purchasing Greenland from Denmark, how would that change travel? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Greenland? I’ll...
WSJ Evaluates Travel “Hacks”, Gets Some Right, Some Wrong
The Wall Street Journal critiqued travel “hacks” shared by influencers and failed on some, got others right. Here’s where they nailed it and didn’t. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Review: Aer Lingus Dublin-New York A330-300 Business Class
While we were happy to find three seats on saver award level in business class on Aer Lingus, that’s more or less where the joy ended. Prepare for a snarky review. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support....
Three Luxury Travel Products To Try In 2025
Planning for the year ahead, I’m looking forward to three luxury products I haven’t tried yet but are in my radar for 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Bankruptcy: Silver Airways Could Leave Big Florida Void
Last week Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, but if the carrier goes away, it could leave a big void in the Florida market. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Review: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort – Junior Suite
My family checked into the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for a conference and stayed for a hurricane. The property was a mix of highs and lows. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t...
Look Ahead: 2025 Travel Trends And Predictions
The new year is upon us and there are a number of trends both in the luxury travel space as well as in the points and miles space. Here’s what to expect in 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com...
Rant: CitiBank Business Credit Card Services Need Some Help
My business credit card experience with CitiBank and specifically on the Aadvantage business card has been abysmal and its just not that hard to drastically improve it. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Breaking News: Jeju 2216 Crash With A Pilot’s Observation
Late on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 news broke of a South Korean airliner crash, Jeju 2216 from Bangkok to Muan. A pilot submits his thoughts. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
The One Trip I Want For Christmas
As a travel blogger for over a decade and a travel agency owner for about half that, I have just one trip I want for Christmas. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
New FTC Rule To Eliminate Junk Resort Fees, Will It Work?
A new FTC rule is intended to create transparency in pricing and eliminate “junk fees” including resort fees for hotel guests. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New...
New Ad Airbnb Helps Christmas Travelers Avoid ‘Santastrophe’
A new Christmas-themed Airbnb ad highlights hotel challenges for Santa Claus and traveling families. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New Airbnb Ad Shows How To Avoid a...
Observations From The Invite-Only Luxury Travel Forum, ILTM
I was honored to accept an invite to the elusive ILTM Cannes conference earlier this month. Here are my observations from the four-day luxury travel event. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
I Was Wrong: Aer Lingus Not yet Ready For Oneworld
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about how Aer Lingus may re-join oneworld. Readers commented how it’s not ready – they were right, I was wrong. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
A Surprising End of Year Elite Status Review
Like many travelers, I’d given up on chasing elite status but as a result of travel and some backpedaling, I have a surprising 2024 end-of-year status review. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Two Large Airline Partners Leave Barclays Weeks Apart
It has been a rough few weeks for Barclays co-branded credit card division with a second departure from the portfolio. How will the bank change its approach? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Review: Park Hyatt London River Thames – Suite
London has long awaited the development of a Park Hyatt property and now, with the London River Thames, it has one well worth the wait. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Explora Journeys Has Great Last Minute Holiday Deals
Explora Journeys is a luxury resort at sea and has some incredible last minute deals for the festive holiday season and winter. Still looking to get away? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Speculation: Lots Of Airline Shifts In The Spring Of 2025
The new US legislative and regulatory environment could mean big changes for the airline landscape in the spring of 2025, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Oneworld: Aer Lingus, American Airlines Tie-Up Foreshadowing
Aer Lingus and American Airlines have announced reciprocity between the two loyalty programs, does this foreshadow a return to oneworld for the Irish carrier? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...