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...
US Bank Lifemiles Visa Shut Down
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...
Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Food & Beverage
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...
Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Property, Sun & Water
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...
Review: Hyatt Regency Aruba – Close to Greatness, Far From Good
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...
Review: Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – Families and Couples
Continuing our stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, see the previous post here. This property segments the property so that it can be a family or couples resort or a mixture of both. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – A Great Option
For my wife’s 30th birthday I surprised her with a trip to Aruba. We had a choice of several resorts on the island and tried two, this review is of the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba, a great option on...
US Airlines Begin Scheduled Flights to Cuba (2016)
After decades of embargo, airlines now set to fly to Cuba from the US. 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. Flights...
OneGo: All-You-Can-Fly Subscriptions – UPDATED
I spoke with OneGo about their offering. I still had questions about the business structure and was able to setup a phone call with their CEO, Paulius Grigas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: The Tea Room – Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
After many trips to the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Central Bangkok, Thailand, we finally tried the Tea Room – it was amazing! If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok – More Resort than Hotel (pt 2)
Continuing my review of the Grand Hyatt Erawan… (part one is here) I discuss the amenities of the property located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok – More Resort than Hotel (pt 1)
After living in Thailand, we return often. For this trip, we had the opportunity to stay at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in central Bangkok. This post is part one of two and at the time, this Hyatt was the...
Southwest Companion Pass – The Best Deal in Travel for Family Flights
This post was written in December 2015 but as of December 2018, it still holds true today. Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is the best deal for traveling families. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Matthew is Wrong – Hyatt Buying Starwood Benefits Customers
Earlier today I posted about Hyatt potentially buying Starwood hotels as reported by CNBC. Then Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly here on Upgrd wrote this post. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Hyatt in Advance Talks to Buy Starwood Hotels
It was reported that Hyatt was in advance talks to purchase Starwood Hotels (SPG). Hyatt ultimately did not complete the sale, Marriott did in 2016. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Barclays US Airways/American Airlines Companion Pass Deadline EXTENDED!
The now-defunct Barclays US Airways Mastercard extended their deadline to use companion passes issued with the card. This card is no longer and the offer to extend has expired. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
W Bangkok – Oh no, I’m the Old Guy
After many visits to Bangkok, we have stayed in a variety of properties at a number of price points. We had never stayed at the ultra-cool W Hotel Bangkok, it just never made sense for our visits. However, it...
BREAKING – Bombs Explode Outside Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok – UPDATED
On August 17th, 2015, terrorists targetted a major shrine (Erawan) in central Bangkok, Thailand directly outside the Grand Hyatt Erawan. 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...
Rebuttal – Travel is Not Free and the “Bonnie” Rule
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. The Deal Mommy at Saverocity posted something with which I categorically disagree. She writes about...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dulles – Quick Stay
As part of my recent mileage runs to China, instead of only going to Beijing as others had, I mixed it up and found flights to Shanghai (the Beijing fares were disappearing fast). This is stay was the night...
