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...
Shake-Up: Holland, Princess, Seabourn All Change Leadership

Carnival leadership changes mean Seabourn, Princess Cruises and Holland America lines will all see significant changes at the top of the organizational chart. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale (American Express)

Fort Lauderdale is an incredibly busy airport and the Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale (from American Express) allows respite from the hectic terminal. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
ATC Software Easy Target For Musk, Ramaswamy At DOGE

The incoming Trump administration will add an agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE.) Air Traffic Control software could provide an easy win. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Star Alliance Carrier First To Fly Chinese Widebody C929

A Star Alliance carrier has become the first to purchase the Chinese-designed and built widebody COMAC C929, how will this affect 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....
Spirit Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Continues Flying

Spirit Airlines announced today that it has submitted filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and debt restructuring and will continue flying and selling tickets. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
What’s Going On With Alitalia Aircraft?

Alitalia went out of business officially in 2021 with ITA replacing the storied carrier, but what’s going on with its aircraft? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. From...
Review: Hyatt Vacation Club At Coconut Cove

Our one-night stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove was a mixed bag for reasons obvious and self-inflicted but a few outside our control too. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
BermudAir Added Three US Destinations For Spring

BermudAir, the startup airline from the island of Bermuda has added three new destinations for spring and they are all in the United States. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Points Guy Launches Boutique Hotel Loyalty Program “Journey”

Some of the team behind The Points Guy (Red Ventures) has created a new loyalty program for stays and experiences that fall outside of the mainstream programs. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...