At the Hyatt Centric Brickell in Miami, it’s a mixed bag of exceeding expectations and falling short even on a Hyatt Privé rate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
New York to Miami – The Automatic Gratuity Has Gone Too Far

Restaurants and even retail locations are adding an automatic gratuity but enough is enough. Can you refuse to pay automatic gratuities? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
CardRight: Great Free New App For Managing Credit Cards

CardRight is a great new app for managing credit card accounts, benefits, costs, and other data points and it’s absolutely free. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
WATCH: US Coast Guard Rescues Disney Cruiser By Helicopter

A passenger onboard a Disney cruise ship had to be airlifted by helicopter from the Coast Guard while the ship was at sea, revealed in dramatic footage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: ANA Lounge (Priority Pass) Lisbon

The ANA Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass or partner airlines) in Lisbon, Portugal had plenty to offer for just about everyone. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
BREAKING: Israel Retaliates Against Iran, Travel Disruptions

In a tit-for-tat air-only conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel has fired its latest salvo, and flight disruptions abound. 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...
More Global Travel Disruption Due To Israeli Conflicts, Ukraine

With an existing war in Ukraine, Russian airspace limitations, and now a second conflict in the Middle East with Israel, global travel disruptions are increasing rapidly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)

Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Vila Gale Collection São Miguel (Ponta Delgada Hotel)

Ponta Delgada is a small city on São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores archipelago but we found a hotel gem in Vila Gale Collection. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Despite Record Contract American Airlines Pilots Still Unhappy

Less than a year after receiving a record contract from management, American Airlines pilots still aren’t happy but now for a new reason. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Michigan Republican State Representative Claims “Illegal Invaders” Landed In Detroit Airport, Was Terribly Mistaken

A Michigan Republican representative believed he saw “illegal invaders” arriving in Detroit but the arrivals were anything but. 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...
Great Coffee In Ponta Delgada, Portugal (Sao Miguel – Azores)

During our recent trip to Ponta Delgada, Portugal, we found great coffee at Dondue. 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...
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia (by The Club)

Chase has accelerated Chase Sapphire lounge openings and I was able to try its location at LaGuardia airport. It’s incredibly impressive, and open to Priority Pass. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Southwest Airlines May Acquire A Competitor, But Which One?

Rumors are swirling that Southwest may acquire another carrier to cope with Boeing 737 delivery issues. But which one? 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...
Review: Ambassador Limo Service (New York Metropolitan Area)

I’ve documented struggles getting into the city from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Ambassador Limo was a quick, comfortable ride into the city. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Renting A Car In Ponta Delgada, Açores (Azores, Portugal)

Renting a car in the Azores led to a magical day and nearly a nightmare – and it was all my fault. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Aircraft Safety: Time For Government, Private Intervention

Following several significant events with manufacturers, supply chain vendors, as well as airlines – it’s time for either a governmental or private intervention or both. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: (SATA) Azores Airlines Paris – Ponta Delgada (Coach)

For our second trip to Portugal but first to the Azores, we flew coach from Paris to Ponta Delgada non-stop and found it surprisingly enjoyable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
American Airlines Makes Premium Economy Upgrades Too Hard

To avoid economy, I tried my very best to upgrade to Premium Economy but American Airlines makes it too hard – even more difficult than economy to Business Class. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Staring Down The Barrel Of Nine Hours In Coach

Not looking forward to a long-haul flight in coach helped me appreciate… well, everything. 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...