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Kyle Stewart

1387 Articles

Pittsburgh, PA
Kyle is a freelance travel writer with contributions to Time, the Washington Post, MSNBC, Yahoo!, Reuters, Huffington Post, MapHappy, 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 and daughter. Email: sherpa@thetripsherpa.com
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Globalist for 24 Months: Mattress Running for Hyatt Status

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 27, 2017November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a person holding a red umbrella

  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. I’ve long been a fan of Hyatt hotels (as my reviews will show)...

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Travel Book Review: “SOAR” by Shashank Nigam

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 22, 2017September 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

  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. I am always on the lookout for new travel industry books to read....

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Spirit Comes to Pittsburgh – Adds 7 Nonstops

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 21, 2017November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a logo for a company

Spirit Airlines announced today that they will start flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (not yet called Mister Rodgers International Airport) this summer.  From June the Ultra Low-Cost Carrier brings their “bare” fares to PIT. If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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LuggageReviews

Review: Raden A28 Checked Smart Luggage 

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 15, 2017September 16, 2021 7 Comments
raden luggage review

Raden sent me one of their A28 Check luggage to see if it could hold up to my challenge. After the abuse it took, I won’t be sending it back. (I received no other compensation for writing this review.) Here’s...

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Review: Radisson Hotel Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 8, 2017November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a building with a dome and a white wall

  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. My wife and I planned a short trip to Brunei and we were not...

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Review: Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort (China)

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 28, 2016July 29, 2023 19 Comments
Park Hyatt Sanya

Off the radar for most US travellers, China’s “Red Hawai’i” offered us an incredible opportunity in Sanya, China. I wanted to review the exquisite Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay and was not disappointed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Review: Park Hyatt Beijing – Suite Upgrade

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 6, 2016November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a table with food on it

The Park Hyatt Beijing has become a favorite for our family for some time, but in addition to a great luxury hotel in the Chinese capital, it also may be the best place to spend a Diamond (now Globalist)...

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Travel

Flyebaby – An Option for Lap Infants and Their Parents

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 16, 2016November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a woman holding a baby in a car seat

  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. If you are looking to buy a neck pillow you have about a...

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Chase’s 5/24 Rule: Unsubstantiated Gossip, Facts, and the State of Travel Blogging – But Hurry!

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 23, 2016September 16, 2021 21 Comments

A few disclaimers before we get started  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. Richard Kerr of ThePointsGuy.com (a BankRate website [credit...

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Review: GoBAG – Perfect for Me (Guest Post)

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 12, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a guitar case in a living room

  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. This is a Guest Post from Aaron Stewart (bio below).  He has a...

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Review: GoBag – Great for Some Trips, Not for All Trips

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 5, 2016November 14, 2023 1 Comment
a yellow bag on a white surface

  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. I found the GoBAG on Kickstarter and immediately I saw three traits that...

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LuggageReviews

Luggage Review: The Away Carry-on

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 29, 2016November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a black suitcase with long handle

Luggage is a frequent traveler’s most important tool. I had the chance to review the Away Carry-on and my experience was a mix of both what I expected in smart luggage and a few surprises.  If you are considering booking...

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Review: Hyatt on the Bund (Shanghai)- Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 1, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a room with a view of a city and a river

Shanghai is home to one of the most famous Hyatt hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt. While that hotel is great, it’s Hyatt on the Bund across the river that flies under the radar and delivers superior value. ...

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Andaz Xintiandi (Shanghai) – You Don’t Know What You’ve Got, ‘Til It’s Gone

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 24, 2016November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a sign on a building

Shanghai has a lot to offer and premium hotels are just one of the luxuries available when traveling to financial capital of China. On this stay, I was looking to expand on my exposure to the Andaz brand from...

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Texture – Saving My Marriage Month by Month

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 13, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a stack of magazines on a table

  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. Texture is a digital magazine service that allows readers to peruse their favorite...

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Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (Soi 12)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 12, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
low angle view of a tall building

Bangkok is a city awash with hotels. From backpacker bunk beds to 5-star suites, there is anything and everything available to travelers visiting the Big Mango. Due to the high inventory, it’s difficult to stand out. But the Sofitel...

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US Bank Lifemiles Visa Shut Down

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 11, 2016September 16, 2021 1 Comment
sized Singles Day

US Bank previously offered the Lifemiles Visa card but has since shut it down (it’s been re-offered by Banco Popular). For previous customers, they offered a replacement card an attractive bonus to stay with US Bank.  If you are considering booking...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Food & Beverage

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 28, 2016November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a plate of fruit and a drink

During a surprise birthday trip for my wife to Aruba, we tried a pair of resorts. This review focuses on the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and a Food and Beverage heaven and hell of their own creation.  If you...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Property, Sun & Water

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 22, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a pool with palm trees and chairs

Continuing my posts on Aruba, this is more about the disappointing Hyatt Regency Aruba, here is the previous post if you would like to start from the beginning. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Close to Greatness, Far From Good

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 15, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a chandelier in a room

I took my wife and daughter to Aruba for a surprise birthday trip. We tried the Holiday Inn Aruba Resort and the Hyatt Regency Resort Aruba and were surprised by the results.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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