The Cross Border Express (CBX) from Tijuana International Airport to the USA could not have been simpler…it is a far better way to cross into the USA than the conventional land route. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Review – Northbound...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mexico City
We enjoyed a short but sweet stay at the Hyatt Regency in Mexico City, a full-service Hyatt hotel in Mexico City’s swanky Polanco district. Hyatt Regency Mexico City Review This review will essentially combine four stays into one…I’ve been...
Review: VIP Lounge Los Cabos International Airport (SJD – T2)
Due to a rolling delay on my United flight to Denver, I spent over an hour in the newly remodeled VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 of Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), a part of the Priority Pass network. VIP...
Review: Hyatt Place Los Cabos
While the Hyatt Place Los Cabos may have looked like just another cookie-cutter Hyatt Place property, the breakfast was quite an upgrade from what I am used to from this particular Hyatt brand. That was the highlight of my...
Photo Essay: Downtown San José del Cabo
My first trip to the southern tip of Baja California was brief but fun. I enjoyed a pleasant evening stroll through the historic colonial streets of San José del Cabo. San José del Cabo – A Photo Essay Mission...
Great Coffee In San José Del Cabo, Baja California Sur
I enjoyed a trio of great cups of coffee during my brief stay in In San José Del Cabo. There are many coffee shops here, but I found three great ones. Best Coffee In San José Del Cabo The...
Great Tacos In San José Del Cabo, Baja California Sur
I enjoyed my tacos at Lateral in San José Del Cabo for lunch so much I went back for dinner. Best Tacos In San José Del Cabo: Lateral It was my first time in Cabo but my brother has...
Observation: Cancún Is Kind Of A Nightmare Right Now
After spending as little time as possible in Cancún I have to admit that it’s kind of a nightmare right now, from prices to crowds, to traffic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Ave Maria! Woman Goes Ballistic At Mexico City Airport After Ticketing Snafu
A woman went ballistic at a ticket counter in Mexico City after being informed that her ticket had not been properly issued and she would need to pay for a new reservation. Mexico City Maria Has A Bad Day...
Is Mexico Suddenly Too Dangerous? Not If You Avoid Drugs…
Headlines splashed across the world over the weekend about the latest shooting at a Mexican beach resort. But peel back the onion and you’ll find that the victims were buying drugs. That does not justify the death of two...
Thoughts, Questions Following Hyatt Ziva Cancun Active Shooter Incident
Tragedy and terror ensued at the popular Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort in Cancun. I have some thoughts and questions for our readers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
US-Mexico Border Closure Extended- Wait, It Was Closed?
To the shock and dismay of millions of American tourists to Mexico, the border is closed-ish. 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 Instagram, add us...
Americans Flooding Mexico, Some Staying Awhile
Americans enjoy unrestricted travel to few destinations during the pandemic, but not all Americans are traveling for leisure, and some plan to stay a while. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
How To Cross The U.S. – Mexican Border With Ease
Last week I spent an afternoon and evening in Tijuana, Mexico. This border town in Baja California remains open during the pandemic for essential purposes and I want to address what to expect in terms of crossing in both...
My First International Trip In Five Months
The last time I stepped outside the United States was in March 2020. When I left for Africa all was calm. By the time I returned just a week later, everything had begun to change. I recently left the...
The Luxurious Boeing 787-8 Mexico Can’t Sell
Mexico is facing an era of austerity and a flashpoint of that program is selling off the luxurious presidential jet, a Boeing 787-8. But no one wants to buy it. As one if his first acts as Mexican President,...
Nearly Botching the Equinox – Dzibilchaltún, Mexico
We love visiting Mérida, Mexico and found out that a temple nearby was purpose-built for the equinox. We visited in the fall, but as we struggled to find information prior to our experience, it seemed prudent to post about...
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Mexico City (MEX)
I spent five hours in the The American Express Centurion Lounge in Mexico City and wished I had stayed longer. I visited the Terminal 2 location during my recent extended layover in Mexico City, not really knowing what to...
My New Favorite AMEX Centurion Lounge
Mexico City is home to my new favorite American Express Centurion Lounge. I enjoyed a great massage, shoe shine, haircut, and meal between Aeromexico flights. Talk about a productive layover! The Mexico City AMEX lounges are run a bit...
United Overhauls Service To Mexico, Cuts Three Destinations
United Airlines is adjusting service to Mexico, eliminating three destinations entirely and reducing service to others. In a leaked internal memo, United announced several routing changes starting next month. Note that United has doubled capacity between the USA and Mexico...
