We arrived into Dar es Salaam at 2:30a and after a 36 hours of travel (Los Angeles – Chicago – Frankfurt – Istanbul – Dar es Salaam) I was ready to get to sleep. The Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam,...
Review: Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort (China)
Off the radar for most US travellers, China’s “Red Hawai’i” offered us an incredible opportunity in Sanya, China. I wanted to review the exquisite Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay and was not disappointed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme
I had been saving the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme for a special occasion and I suppose my honeymoon was as good as any to finally spend a few nights there… There are Park Hyatt hotels and then there are...
Review: Park Hyatt Beijing – Suite Upgrade
The Park Hyatt Beijing has become a favorite for our family for some time, but in addition to a great luxury hotel in the Chinese capital, it also may be the best place to spend a Diamond (now Globalist)...
Huge Hyatt Gold Passport Changes and Other News
I’ve been “off the grid” for a while and this post is not to apologize for my lack of recent posting. Augustine is fussy like I am and a light-sleeper like my wife is: the combination has been lethal...
Don’t Tell My Wife What Happened at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca!
Lucky and I dined at Dar Beida last night, the Moroccan restaurant inside the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. It was billed (by the hotel) as the “most authentic Moroccan food in Casablanca” but we figured it was at least the...
Review: Park Hyatt Mallorca
The Park Hyatt Mallorca is a shining city on the hill…literally. As you wind your way through the island of Mallorca your first glimpse of the hotel is a glistening pink village set against a picturesque backdrop of green...
Review: Park Hyatt Guangzhou
Park Hyatt has opened its fifth property in China in the heart of Guangzhou. With five-star amenities, three restaurants, and well-appointed guest rooms, the Park Hyatt is a compelling choice in a city full of new luxury hotels. Open...
Review: Hyatt on the Bund (Shanghai)- Suite
Shanghai is home to one of the most famous Hyatt hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt. While that hotel is great, it’s Hyatt on the Bund across the river that flies under the radar and delivers superior value. ...
Andaz Xintiandi (Shanghai) – You Don’t Know What You’ve Got, ‘Til It’s Gone
Shanghai has a lot to offer and premium hotels are just one of the luxuries available when traveling to financial capital of China. On this stay, I was looking to expand on my exposure to the Andaz brand from...
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...
A Few Thoughts on the Park Hyatt New York
I had a quick business trip to Boston and New York over the weekend and ended up at the Park Hyatt New York on Sunday/Monday for what turned out to be a two-day, one-night stay. Here are three takeaways...
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Park Hyatt Goa
As I mentioned yesterday, my wife and I rang in the new year in Goa at the Park Hyatt, a lush resort complex nestled in a very picturesque part of India. As is the case with many resorts over...
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...
Dealing with Obnoxious Hotel Guests
My wife and I were at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach over the weekend for FTU – where it was great to meet many of you. If you saw me on Sunday, though, you would have noticed some...
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...
