Hilton has introduced a status promotion that’s so valuable, it makes their extremely valuable credit card less so. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Review: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
With our new Disney Annual Passes, we find ourselves in Orlando but keep searching out the best value for money in the area. Previously, we loved Hilton Bonnet Creek and our daughter favored the bi-level suite at Hyatt Grand...
Hotel Hopping + Scenic Driving In Scotland
121pilot, a commercial airline pilot in the United States who has offered his insights and analysis on a number of topics on Live and Let’s Fly recently traveled with his brother and father on a very special trip to...
Did a Hilton Hotel Discriminate Against a Gay Interracial Couple?
The Hilton Canopy in Dallas Uptown walked guests last week, something that happens all the time. But the guests suspects discrimination, and the situation is odd to say the least. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
My Hilton Account Was Hacked, Hilton Needs Improvement
I have been a Hilton Hotels Diamond in their Honors loyalty program for several years and was horrified to see the telltale signs my account had been hacked. I acted quickly and identified the fraud, it’s a shame Hilton...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade
The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Confirmable Suite Upgrades Places Hilton Diamond Status Above Peers
Hilton has been trialing a new Honors Diamond perk, confirmed suite upgrades. If Hilton adds the perk to their program permanently, Honors would be the hotel loyalty program to beat and Diamond status the best in the business. If...
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...
Review: Conrad Cartagena – Ocean View Suite
During our spontaneous trip to Colombia, we had a chance to try the Conrad Cartagena. Just the second Conrad in South America, this resort offered a ton of amenities and friendly service, but it’s not quite the whole package...
Review: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort
Navigating the Orlando hotel scene can be a challenge, even when presented with a limited set of parameters. I had a chance to review the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort on a recent Disney trip and was pleased with...
Hilton Award Hack Or Bad Tech?
During a period of maintenance to the Hilton Honors website I was able to secure prices that beat the Dynamic Pricing engine. Was this a case of luck, a new award pricing hack, or just bad technology? If you...
Leadership Shakeup At Hilton Honors Program
I previously interviewed Aaron Glick, at the time he was VP for Hilton Honors. I received word that he is moving on to another position at a different company on the west coast outside of the industry. If you are...
Review: Hilton Colombo
We arrived late into Colombo and had a morning flight to Doha, which meant an airport hotel would have been ideal. Trouble is, Colombo doesn’t have any, at least not any worthy of a miles + points review. So...
Review: Hilton Stockholm Slussen (it was disappointing)
It’s rare I post a negative review and perhaps you’ll find my comments nitpicky, but I was left disappointed by my stay at the Hilton Stockholm Slussen. I realize that prices are high in Scandinavia, but perhaps not as high as you...
Interview: Aaron Glick – VP Hilton Honors
During the 2017 Freddies in New York City I had an opportunity to meet the Vice President for Hilton Honors, Aaron Glick. We didn’t have enough time to conduct a proper interview at the event, but Aaron was kind...
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...
Hilton Horror Story: Why You Should Not Complain…Too Much
Compensation is a good thing, when warranted. But when you push too far, the consequences can be great. I know most of us like to game the system where we can: it’s part of the allure of miles and...
My Unorthodox Free Suite Upgrade at Hilton
We’ve all heard of hotel upgrades due to overcrowding or loyalty status, but yesterday’s upgrade was a first. My wife and I checked into the Hilton Munich Airport yesterday evening with little Augustine. We had reserved a standard room. With...
Mixed Review of the Hilton Washington Dulles
I am not going to post a full-fledged review or even include pictures because it was just an airport hotel, after all, but after my stay at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport hotel Thursday night, I have a few...
Free Hilton HHonors Gold Status
As reported by Gary, Hilton HHonors is giving away instant free Gold status through 31 May 2013 to Visa Infinite cardholders. Benefits of Hilton Gold status include: Complimentary room upgrades Executive Lounge access and/or daily continental breakfast for two...
