Hilton offered a Diamond Status challenge to me and I completely dropped the ball, here’s why and what I intend to do about it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Thailand Entry Requirements: Updated Website
Thailand’s entry requirements have shifted due to COVID measures. Entry requirements are now back to normal in Thailand. 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...
Review: Tin Building by Jean-Georges (New York City)
During a recent visit to New York City, I visited the Tin Building on the lower east side and am so glad I did. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Hilton Shreveport
I was in Shreveport, Louisiana for a business trip and stayed a very quick night at the Hilton Shreveport. Here’s my review of this new property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Hyatt Acquisition Provides Hints About All-Inclusive Future
Hyatt added another couple of hotels to its (All) Inclusive group this week and it may provide some hints about the future of the business segment for the chain. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Private Jet Data May Point To Regional Bank Survival Plan
A Twitter user reported an unusually high number of private jets converging on one place, Omaha, Nebraska. Here’s why that might point to a regional bank survival plan. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: Gild Hotel, A Thompson Hotel (New York City)
Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel (Hyatt) near Wall Street in New York City is a great Hyatt Privé option in lower Manhattan. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Observations From Attending An Invite-Only Hyatt Privé Event
I was invited to a private Hyatt Privé event this week in New York City and here are my observations about the program, and the properties that participate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Irrefutable Proof The JetBlue-Spirit Merger Hurts Consumers
Last week, I remarked that the Department of Justice hadn’t filed a lawsuit to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines. They’ve since filed and here’s the data they need to shut the merger down. If you are considering booking...
Review: Sterling Pacific (Best?) Aluminum Carry-On Luggage
I tried out Sterling Pacific’s carry on luggage and loved it. Here’s why I think it might be the best carry on luggage on the market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus Makes 77k Points Worth $3800
One of the best values for Virgin Atlantic’s 30% Transfer Bonus can make 77,000 points worth more than $3,800 but it’s not what you might think. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger: DOJ Drags Feet On Suit
The Department of Justice let a deadline slip to sue and block the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger. Will the DOJ block the combination of the two airlines? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Best Beaches In The World In 2023
TripAdvisor released its reader’s choice Best Beaches in the World list for 2023 and there are a few in the United States. Here’s where to go. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Don’t Say Blog: Florida Bill Presented Requiring Bloggers To Register
The state of Florida has introduced a bill to its legislature that would require bloggers to register with the state if they write about a state executive official. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Another Cruise Ship Leasing “Condos”, More Absurd Than Last
In a growing trend, retired cruise ships are being turned into non-stop homes at sea for well-heeled travelers. The latest is even more absurd than the last. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Intolerable Inaction of Secretary Of Transportation Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg continues to disappoint, time and time again. 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, add us...
FluxJet: Canadian Hyperloop Project Lacks Realistic Outlook
A new Canadian startup wants to build a Hyperloop-type project branded FluxJet but lacks a real plan. 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...
JetBlue’s Two-Faced Approach To American Airlines
JetBlue appears to be talking out both sides of its mouth regarding American Airlines, happy to partner and challenge. What’s going on? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Paperwork, Not Fee Will Negatively Impact British Tourism
The United Kingdom announced a new entry scheme that will add a fee and paperwork to visitors, but it’s not the cost that will hurt British tourism. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Spirit Airlines To Become Second Largest From San Juan
Spirit Airlines announced an increase in flights and frequencies from San Juan, Puerto Rico, becoming the second-largest carrier in the US commonwealth. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
