A friend brought to my attention a new approach to operating Airbnb properties and like many in this hobby, I was attracted to the arbitrage opportunity. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Whose Fault? Traveler Shared Details, $15k Trip Cancelled
A traveler’s $15,000 family vacation was cancelled due to identity theft days before her trip, but she shared her confirmation code online. Who is to blame for the cancellation? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
What Alaska Airlines Did When My Account Was Hacked
My Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan account was compromised, but when I contacted the airline to correct it, I was shocked by the response. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
I Spoke To A Veteran AA Flight Attendant: Why A Strike Is Closer Than Ever
An enlightening conversation with a veteran American Airlines flight attendant has me convinced a strike is all but inevitable. 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...
Pair Of So-Called “Travel Experts” Fail Spectacularly
Two travel bloggers, both of whom should have known better, get ripped off en route to the Pitons of St. Lucia and end up on a ride from hell through a Caribbean port. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
American Airlines Is As Messy As It Gets Right Now
From labor issues to management pay, sales channels, and executives departing – American Airlines is a hot mess right now and I don’t see it getting better in the future. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Review: InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace
The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace hotel was well located and provided an incredible experience so close to everything. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support liveandletsfly.com. If you...
Four Spirit Airlines Agents Brutally Attack Man At Baltimore Airport
Friday morning, video captured four representatives of Spirit Airlines attacking a man at a check-in counter at Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall International Airport. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Right Call: Turks & Caicos Lets Ammo Traveler Holder Off Easy
A Pennsylvania man was arrested at a Turks & Caicos airport for possession of 20 rounds of rifle ammunition. He was let off easy and that was the right call. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Taxing Visitors For New York City’s Migrant Crisis
New York City is hosting the homeless, undocumented migrants, and asylum seekers while visitors pick up the tab. 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: JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa (Disney World)
A new premium property opened up with Disney theme park benefits, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. But how does it compare to alternatives? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Airbnb, Homeshares Need Pricing Transparency Regulations
Hotels have come under scrutiny for adding in junk fees, something the Biden administration has been working hard to eliminate. But it’s far worse in the Airbnb Homeshare market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Not Ok, Boomer: Demographic Challenges Await Travel Brands
With the largest population demographic now the Baby Boomers entering retirement, travel brands need to plan for the future that awaits, not the customers they have. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Delta Doesn’t Know Skymiles Penalty Refund On Cancelled Ticket
Cancelling a Delta SkyMiles redemption – especially in Basic Economy – is straight forward, but what you get back in your refund even Delta doesn’t know. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Mother’s Day Reflection: A Year of Firsts
As Mother’s Day is here again, I reflect on a year that has brought more travels than normal with the matriarchs in our family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: AMEX Centurion New York (Madison Ave & East 42nd St)
American Express opened a new Centurion club outside of an airport next to Grand Central Station and it was an incredible place to hold a meeting. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
I Flew Spirit Airlines With An Academy Award (Oscar) Winner
On a recent flight, I had a surprising fellow passenger sitting next to me, an Academy Award winner, and her family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Rapid Recovery, New CEO Role
In early February, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stepped away from his post unexpectedly due to health reasons, but just weeks later he’s been appointed head of Airbus in the Americas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Michelin Guides New Key System: 2024 US Hotels List
The US Michelin Guide introduces a new hotel ranking system with keys, offering trusted evaluations of exceptional accommodations across states like California, New York, Colorado and Washington DC. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Making My House Smell Like A Luxury 5-Star Hotel
One of the lasting memories of a premium hotel is the scent pumped through the ventilation. I finally bought the scents and it’s incredible the difference it makes. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
