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Kyle Stewart

1483 Articles

Pittsburgh, PA
Kyle is a freelance travel writer with contributions to Time, the Washington Post, MSNBC, Yahoo!, Reuters, Huffington Post, Travel Codex, PenAndPassports, Live And Lets Fly and many other media outlets. He is also co-founder of Scottandthomas.com, a travel agency that delivers "Travel Personalized." He focuses on using miles and points to provide a premium experience for his wife, daughter, and son. Email: sherpa@thetripsherpa.comEmail: sherpa@thetripsherpa.com
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Boston Garage Turned “Crash Pad” Condemned

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 10, 2022April 9, 2022 9 Comments
boston crash pad

A garage near Boston Logan has been condemned due to unsafe conditions but according to the owner it totally wasn’t a 20-person “crash pad.” If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Uber

Nefarious: Uber Drivers Cancelling With New Tactic

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 3, 2022January 22, 2024 92 Comments
Uber black car beer estimate

On a recent trip to Manhattan by way of Newark, I encountered a new cancellation scheme some Uber drivers are employing to preserve their rating at the disparagement of their riders.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Travel

Domestic Meltdown: Carriers Struggle Boiling Over

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 3, 2022April 3, 2022 24 Comments
Southwest Airlines delays flight cancellations

Beginning as early as Thursday, domestic flights on carriers across the country began to struggle with a variety of factors, but that meltdown has continued and has not improved. Here’s what’s happening. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Hotel ReviewsHotelsHyatt

Review: Hyatt Grand Central Terminal, New York

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 3, 2022April 3, 2022 29 Comments
Hyatt Grand Central review lobby art

It’s been nearly a decade since I was last at the Hyatt Grand Central Terminal, New York City and I was happy to return to see how the hotel has changed over the years.  If you are considering booking...

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Review: Hyatt House Across From Universal Resort

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 27, 2022November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Hyatt House Orlando Universal ourside sitting area

There are so many choices for hotels in Orlando, but the Hyatt House offers expanded space for families right across the street from the entrance to Universal.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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China Eastern

Potential Causes: Exploring China Eastern 737 Crash Possibilities

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 27, 2022March 28, 2022 14 Comments
china 737 crash

There’s been little information out of China with regard to the China Eastern 737 that crashed last week, but from what we do know, we have some possibilities to include and exclude from consideration.  If you are considering booking...

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Travel

The Most Obvious Theme Park Doesn’t Exist

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 27, 2022March 27, 2022 7 Comments
six-flags-warner-brothers

Theme parks run by studios are the standard, but there’s one studio that really should be front and center.  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...

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Travel

PLAY Airlines Suffering High Oil Prices, Will That Change?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 20, 2022March 21, 2022 Leave a Comment
PLAY Airlines Iceland

The new discount carrier, PLAY, has issued a caution on record oil prices, but is there still time to launch to Orlando yet this summer? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 20, 2022March 20, 2022 3 Comments
doubletree orlando at the entrance of universal studios both towers

As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines’ Wifi Fast, Cheap, Available

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 20, 2022March 20, 2022 6 Comments
a yellow airplane on a runway

Spirit Airlines has spent the last three years equipping its fleet with wi-fi and now that I’ve had a chance to try it I can report it’s cheap, fast, and widely available.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Travel

Pilot Shortage First Casualty Essential Air Cities, Who’s Next?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 13, 2022March 12, 2022 19 Comments
a man and woman in a plane

The airline industry has been warning the world of an upcoming pilot shortage that has finally arrived. The first casualty is Essential Air Service cities, but who’s next? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Universal

Everything You Need to Know About Becoming A Universal Orlando Annual Passholder

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 13, 2022March 13, 2022 3 Comments
Universal Studios Orlando annual pass

Universal Studios Orlando is home to a handful of theme parks, but there’s a lot to learn. Here’s everything you need to know about becoming a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Travel

The Only One Star Rating I’ve Given On a Rideshare

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 13, 2022March 13, 2022 21 Comments
rideshare one star review

After hundreds of rides through a variety of rideshare apps, I have given just a single one-star review. This is the story of the ride that warranted it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Travel

Summer Vacation Costs Are Sky High

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 6, 2022March 6, 2022 10 Comments
summer vacation revenge travel Yellowstone reservations

Combine revenge travel, reduced capacity, and inflation is going to make summer vacation costs sky high – and we may have only seen the start of it.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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RussiaUkraine

Periphery Travel Changes Coming Due to Ukraine War?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 6, 2022March 6, 2022 14 Comments
oil gas pump jack

A raft of sanctions and travel changes may be coming for global travelers due to the Ukrainian war, but what are they? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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FloridaReviews

Restaurant Review: Big Nick’s BBQ – Fort Myers, Florida

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 6, 2022March 6, 2022 7 Comments
Big Nicks BBQ front

Great barbeque is hard to find in Fort Myers, Florida but finally, there is Big Nick’s BBQ to fill the void – so long as you arrive before it’s run out.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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HiltonTravel

Shocking Responses From Hampton Inn General Manager During Overbooking

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 2022 49 Comments
hampton-inn-mattoon-hilarious-manager

When is an overbooked hotel not an overbooked hotel? Apparently when booking on hilton.com according to the hilarious responses from this small town Hampton Inn General Manager.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Hilton

No Room At The Hampton Inn: Hilton Won’t Discuss Its Oversell/Walk Policy

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 2022 42 Comments
Hilton Hotels

I reached out to Hilton several times asking questions about their overbooking/overselling “walk” policy and despite my best efforts, they simply wouldn’t answer my very simple questions. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Review: Yerevan, Armenia Airport Lounge (Converse Bank)

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 2022 5 Comments
yerevan airport lounge charcuterie

During my visit to Yerevan, Armenia, I was invited to visit the Converse Bank Business Lounge. Here’s my review.  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...

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American Airlines Best Customer This Summer? Boeing

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 20, 2022February 20, 2022 12 Comments
an airplane on the runway

American Airlines has chosen to forgo flying a number of international routes due to lack of equipment, but not to worry, Boeing will save the day.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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