My suite in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong proved to be the ideal venue to host meetings during a busy week at the adjoining convention center. Rates were outrageous during this busy week, but thankfully I was able to...
Review: Hyatt Regency Amsterdam (Regency Executive Suite)
My review of the Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is long overdue. Business brings me to Holland often and I have stayed several times at this excellent property this year. As a Globalist member of the World of Hyatt program, I...
Review: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Two nights at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill gave me a chance to try out the hotel’s newly remodeled room and older room. I arrived late in the evening from Heathrow Airport and was informed that the...
Review: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
As I reflect upon my time at the Miraval Resort & Spa in Arizona, I am thankful for the great food, amazing massage, and luxury accommodations. Service was great and I enjoyed the time with my wife. That said,...
Review: Grand Hyatt Amman (Suite)
I love the Kingdom of Jordan very much and was happy to use the Grand Hyatt Amman as a springboard for activities all over the country. Grand Hyatt Amman Check-In We arrived in the middle of the night on...
Review: Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy Frankfurt
A luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district offers opulent accommodations and beautiful common areas, but the service left something to be desired. My business partner John and I had some work in Frankfurt last week...
Review: Grand Hyatt Mumbai
While not in the heart of Mumbai, the Grand Hyatt Mumbai is a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of India’s most populous city. After spending the day exploring Mumbai, I arrived at the Grand Hyatt around 3:00pm,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin (Suite)
As part of my United status run this year, I returned to the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin – our home away from home in Hong Kong. There was much to love and much to learn about our...
Review: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui (Suite)
As part of my United status run this year, I decided to try the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui one last time after I hadn’t loved my previous two experiences. The third time was the charm! If...
How I Spent My Layover In Paris
I landed in Paris just before 7:00 P.M. and wanted to be back at 6:00 A.M. to capture pictures of the Air France lounge before it got crowded. I arrived in Paris well-rested, having just stepped off an 11-hour...
Review: Philadelphia International Airport Marriott Hotel
As part of a long journey, I briefly stayed at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott and ended my stay both pleased and disappointed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Review: Park Hyatt Vienna (Ambassador Suite)
I was upgraded to a beautiful suite during my last stay at one of my favorite hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt Vienna. Three days were not enough! Let’s start with the logistics. The Park Hyatt Vienna is...
Review: Hyatt Carmel Highlands (Townhouse Spa Suite)
While standard rooms are hardly memorable, Townhouse Spa Suites at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands offer an ideal space for enjoying the beautiful California coast. You can read additional details about the hotel including information on dining, parking, fitness, and...
Review: Wynn Las Vegas (Salon Suite)
My stay in a 1,817-square foot Salon Suite a the Wynn in Las Vegas made a routine business trip much more pleasant. I wrote about how I upgraded here. This review will focus on the suite and hotel amenities....
Review: Hyatt Regency Delhi – Suite
A few years ago our family spent half a week in Delhi during a mileage run. I recently realized that we never wrote about this trip, our stay at the Hyatt Regency Delhi or our adventure visiting the Taj Mahal...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz (Suite)
One of my favorite hotels in Germany is the Hyatt Regency Mainz. In terms of upgrades, though, it is one of the most difficult. In over 20 stays at the hotel over the last few years, I’ve only been...
Review: DoubleTree Colorado Springs – Presidential Suite
The DoubleTree Colorado Springs is a massive hotel with conference center. I was pleasantly upgraded to the Presidential Suite due to my status with Hilton and couldn’t be happier with the product I received. If you are considering booking...
My Superb Boutique Hotel in Florence, Italy
Looking for a reasonably-priced boutique hotel in the heart of Florence? I found one called Hotel River. Florence is a beautiful city in Italy’s Tuscany region with stunning architecture and great food. But it is missing one thing: a wide...
Review: Hotel NH Collection Piazza Carlina – Turin, Italy
With no U.S. chain hotels in Turin, Italy we were forced to look elsewhere for our one-night stay. We ended up at the Hotel NH Collection Piazza Carlina, a beautiful new hotel in the heart of the city. NH Collection...
Review: Enormous Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami)
When the absurd, ridiculous, opulent Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (Miami) popped up for a bargain price, my family had to try it out. Two-floors, two bathrooms, huge views, all for less than we usually pay...
