On a recent visit to Orlando, we participated in the infamous Hilton Grand Vacations Club tour and while it doesn’t work for our family, the timeshare pitch has come a long way and almost made financial sense. Almost. If...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands (Highly Recommended)

I’ve stayed in some fairly deplorable Hilton Garden Inns over the years, but the Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands was a spectacular property that represented an excellent value and greatly exceeded my expectations, particularly in terms of the breakfast....
Review: Hilton Frankfurt Airport

After arriving late in the evening from Istanbul, I spent the night at the Hilton Frankfurt Airport ahead of my flight to Chicago the following morning. I do find this a very convenient hotel. Hilton Frankfurt Airport Review We...
Extending Hilton Diamond Status For Three Stays (Or Less)

I was tipped off to a very small status challenge to extend my Hilton Honors Diamond status for just three stays and found that some may extend by as few as one stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
What You Need To Know About Hilton Honors Diamond Status

Navigating Hilton Honors loyalty program can be difficult but here’s what you need to know about Hilton Diamond status. 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: Canopy By Hilton Paris Trocadero

Despite several trips to Paris we’d never stayed in this property before and loved it, here’s our experience at the Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Inexcusable Debauchery At The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok

Debauchery is an excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures like partying, alcohol, and drugs. A wild party inside the pricey Waldorf Astoria hotel in Bangkok may have been fun for the youth who attended, but when it came at the expense...
Taking Revenge On Hilton Honors Food & Beverage Credit

The Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World issues its daily food & beverage credit at a sports bar despite 39 other options. I determined to spend every last dime. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: DoubleTree Hotel Krakow

In Krakow, we stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton because it was less than half the price of the Sheraton Grand Krakow. I found the hotel wholly satisfactory and would return. DoubleTree Hotel Krakow Review At $69/night, this was...
Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Newark Airport

This was a last-second hotel stay as the last flight out of the night was canceled. I wasn’t able to utilize all services, but here is a quick look into the property with pertinent details. If you are considering...
Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)

As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Shocking Responses From Hampton Inn General Manager During Overbooking

When is an overbooked hotel not an overbooked hotel? Apparently when booking on hilton.com according to the hilarious responses from this small town Hampton Inn General Manager. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
No Room At The Hampton Inn: Hilton Won’t Discuss Its Oversell/Walk Policy

I reached out to Hilton several times asking questions about their overbooking/overselling “walk” policy and despite my best efforts, they simply wouldn’t answer my very simple questions. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Hampton Inn Orlando Making COVID Rules Up As It Goes

Many changes have come about from COVID, but many more were just opportunistic. This Hampton Inn in Orlando is one of the hotels using COVID as an excuse to give up on service. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center

I recently spent the night at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center prior to speaking at the Travel & Adventure show. Believe it or not, it was my first time ever stay at a Hilton Garden Inn. My...
Texas Grandpa Receives Sweet Offer From Waldorf Astoria

A cute story to end the week featuring a grandpa, a “Waldorf Astoria” and a real Waldorf Astoria. Texas Storm Lands Grandpa Holley In Waldorf Astoria Ezell Holley is 91 years old and lives in Dallas. Like millions of...
Hilton’s Status Promotion So Valuable, De-Values Credit Credit

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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront

For our trip to the Atlantic coast, we selected the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront at a precarious time during the US COVID-19 pandemic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Review: Hilton Helsinki Strand

I ended up staying one night in the city (and one night at the airport) during my recent trip to Helsinki. Due to a much cheaper rate at the Hilton than either the Hotel Lila Roberts or Hotel Haven...
Why Is This Attractive Couple Suing Hilton?

A married couple is suing a Hilton Doubletree property in Denver, alleging the hotel allowed a voyeur to watch their congress. But I’d say the chances of recovery are premature. The incident allegedly took place last September. The 35-year-old...