The DoubleTree Colorado Springs is a massive hotel with conference center. I was pleasantly upgraded to the Presidential Suite due to my status with Hilton and couldn’t be happier with the product I received. If you are considering booking...
Hyatt Knows They Went Too Far With Globalist Requirements
Hyatt changed their loyalty program, Gold Passport to World of Hyatt, increasing their requirements for Globalists (top-tier elites) as much as 140%. They went too far and now their actions demonstrate that they know it. But is it a case...
Must-Have Tools For Any Road Warrior
Like many of our readers, I am a full-time road warrior at this point in my career. Readers, friends, and co-workers often ask me what tools I use to make life easier. Here are my must-have tools for any...
My Avios Have Arrived And I Can’t Spend Them Fast Enough
Iberia ran a promotion a couple of weeks ago with limited terms that many travelers took advantage of. After $340 and an hour of bliss with their excellent website, the Avios have arrived much to the dismay of many....
Why We Are Spending Our Iberia Avios on Coach American Awards
A recent, limited time promotion from Iberia effectively sold Iberia Avios for fractions of a penny each up to 90,000 in total. While many are using their points to fly in business class to Europe, we have opted for...
All The Hotel Points In The World Can’t Beat This Airbnb
We fell in love with Mérida, Mexico before we even landed. With several million hotel points we could have had our pick from just about anywhere, so why did we spend money on an Airbnb when we could have...
Proposals For An Airbnb Loyalty Program
After reviewing some Airbnb properties and staying in one recently, it became evident that an Airbnb loyalty program is needed, not just for guests, but for their hosts as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Review: Enormous Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami)
When the absurd, ridiculous, opulent Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami) popped up for a bargain price, my family had to try it out. Two-floors, two bathrooms, huge views, all for less than we usually pay...
Iberia’s Website Is Down – No Surprise
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. UPDATE: It Appears the website is working again for...
A Tale of Two Waldorf-Astoria Hotels
We tried a pair of Waldorf-Astoria Key West properties and the two couldn’t have been more different. One had great grounds but terrible rooms, the other excellent rooms but none of the history. It was the most bizarre tale...
I Challenge You To Identify This Hotel Brand
We stayed at a hotel that was so far off brand that we checked out before our luggage arrived from the bell staff. Without cheating, can you identify this bad hotel room’s brand? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Would You Visit North Korea?
As North Korea and the US sit down for talks in Singapore this week, I found myself wondering if it would be possible to visit under normal circumstances in the future, and if so, would I go? If you...
Exchanging Free Business Class For Paid
Though we already had our Christmas tickets purchased, a change in the plans thanks to Hotwire.com had us swap in our “free” (paid with miles) tickets for reasonably-priced business class tickets. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Oil & Airfare or How To Cook a Frog
Oil prices are climbing up from a deep price recession that began in November 2014. Even with more fuel-efficient aircraft, something has to give. Will the cheap fares go first, or the carriers offering them? If you are considering...
With Whom Is Frontier Airlines Competing?
Frontier and other airlines offer impossibly inexpensive prices. Frontier is so much cheaper than other carriers it’s unclear with whom they are competing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
The Impending Doom of the Jet Engine Crisis
The Southwest 1380 engine incident brought to the surface a festering problem that has plagued aircraft in service and deliveries. On the current pace, however, it only seems clear that the industry is heading for a crisis. If you...
Price Protection: Chase Misstep, Citi Steps Up
Chase recently rescinded their Price Protection benefit for their most popular cards, Citi made changes to their Price Rewind program as well. But where Chase removed the benefit entirely, Citi adjusted it but kept it in place. Chase’s misstep...
Review: Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel (Marriott)
On a business trip, I had a chance to stay in the very contemporary and dare I say, ‘sassy’ Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. This hotel had everything, except for an upgrade for a (then) gold member. If you are...
Airlines Aren’t Killing Smart Luggage Manufacturers
Two smart luggage companies have closed their doors in the last four weeks, BlueSmart and Raden. But are the technology restrictions airlines have introduced to blame, or is there something else afoot? If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: Grand Hyatt Denver Suite and Valet Trouble
During a stay at the Grand Hyatt Denver we got a chance to try the parlor suite and enjoy the pool. But this great property is let down by the overpriced valet that under delivers. If you are considering...
