Though I’ve previously stayed at the property, I haven’t had a chance to review the Conrad Bangkok. In fact, despite dozens of visits to Bangkok, this would be my first stay for more than a single night. I looked...
Why Are Status Hotel Upgrades Tough?
Some hotel chains offer room upgrades of varying levels to their elite guests. These are typically listed as “if available upon checkin” but often moving up from a double queen room to a coveted suite seems like hard work....
Quick Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Bangkok
In an effort to provide short posts of relevant and updated information I have compiled some quick reviews to help readers benefit from my travel experiences. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Must Do In Bangkok: Central Embassy Food Court
As part of a series of quick writes/reads about things to do in a given location, this post focuses on an absolute Must-Do in Bangkok, the Central Embassy Food Court. If you’re already familiar with the Thai Capital, you’ll know why...
Review: Hilton Mexico City Airport Hotel
For shorter stays where I have had limited exposure to the facilities (this stay was less than 18 hours) I will keep my review brief. On this stay I tried to explore a little bit of the Hilton Mexico...
Two Bangkok Hyatts: Grand vs. Park (part two)
This post picks up from the previous comparison between the two Bangkok Hyatt hotels. Matthew and I have covered quite a bit about the launch of the new Park Hyatt Bangkok including his exhaustive and photo-filled review, my suite...
Two Bangkok Hyatts: Grand vs. Park
Matthew and I have covered quite a bit about the launch of the new Park Hyatt Bangkok including his exhaustive and photo-filled review, my suite review, and an analysis of current and speculation on future pricing. In what will...
Who Are The Stewarts?
Over the last couple of weeks a new pair of contributors have made their way to Live and Let’s Fly, but introductions have been light, so it’s time we introduce ourselves: The Traveling Stewarts. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
WOW Air Inaugural: Pittsburgh to Reykjavik
The airport was dressed up and waiting for the inaugural WOW Air flight to arrive in Pittsburgh from Reykjavik, Iceland. I happened to arrive at PIT myself yesterday and snapped some quick photos of the scene though I couldn’t stay for the...
Breaking: China Eastern Flight Emergency Landing
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 today. According to sources including the South China Morning Post, a China Eastern A330...
Conrad Bangkok Lounge: Unnecessarily Formal Attire
The Conrad Bangkok offers an executive lounge for their Gold and Diamond guests as well as those paying for premium access and suites. In the morning it offers an extensive hot buffet and in the evening cocktails and snacks....
American Executive Platinum Status: Time to Let Go
Elite status is valuable to me, as a frequent traveler, for a number of reasons but over the last two years, changes to American Airline Advantage program are causing me to ask if it’s time to let go of...
Review: HelloGbye Travel App
I’m always on the lookout for better ways to book flights and hotels and checked out HelloGbye over the last couple of weeks. Full disclosure, a long time ago I was asked to review this app and chose not...
Two Bangkok Hyatts: How Will Pricing Change?
With the opening of the long anticipated Park Hyatt Bangkok, how will pricing change going forward? How does the brand compare in the Thai capital? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Qatar Airways and the Laptop Ban
When Trump Hands You a Laptop Ban, Qatar Airways Makes Lemonade 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 today. Review of Laptop Ban...
Review: Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city of chain hotels – which is where I usually stay due to elite benefits and point accrual – but on occasion there is sufficient cause to divert from the pattern. Ace Hotel Pittsburgh is just such a...
Park Hyatt Bangkok: Suite and Bitter
I’m pleased to announce the first contributor to Live and Let’s Fly, Kyle Stewart. Kyle and I wrote together at UPGRD and we co-founded Pen and Passport. He’ll be adding commentary on hotels, airlines, and travel products. I’ll still be...
How Does Hyatt’s Spring Promotion Compare?
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 today. Hyatt introduced their second quarter promotion this morning, Scott has more on that release....
Getting a Tourist Visa for Venezuela
I wrote earlier this week about my desire to visit Venezuela and my failure to check entry requirements. Once I realized my mistake, I planned to quickly rectify it by following the instructions, finding a nearby consulate or the...
How to Not Make a Mistake When Visiting Venezuela
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 today. Desire to Go For years I have wanted to visit Venezuela. For some...
