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Category Archives: New York

New York

Review: Tin Building by Jean-Georges (New York City)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 26, 2023March 26, 2023 4 Comments
Tin Building close up

During a recent visit to New York City, I visited the Tin Building on the lower east side and am so glad I did.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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New York

Sorry, But Newark Is A New York City Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2022September 8, 2022 59 Comments

A Lufthansa memo suggested the International Air Transport Association (IATA)  is revamping some of its multi-airport city codes, including separating Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) from New York (NYC). I find the move a stupid one. Sorry, but Newark...

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Hotel ReviewsNew York

Review: Casa Cipriani New York

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 27, 2022August 27, 2022 21 Comments
Casa Cipriani New York Review

While quite a splurge, I gave the 47-room Casa Cipriani a try during my last visit to New York City. This hotel was impeccable in every way, but at the price point, it should be expected. Casa Cipriani New...

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CoffeeNew York

Coffee At Brooks Brothers In New York City

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 23, 2021October 23, 2021 13 Comments
Brooks Brothers Coffee New York

During my recent trip to New York City I enjoyed some delicious coffee at Brooks Brothers’ Red Fleece Café. What a great concept in the heart of Manhattan! Delicious Coffee At Brooks Brothers Red Fleece Café In New York...

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New York

British Airways, Delta, Virgin Atlantic Mandate Negative COVID-19 Test For UK To New York Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 22, 2020December 22, 2020 3 Comments
COVID-19 Test UK New York

Bowing to pressure from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, three airlines will require all passengers traveling from the UK to New York to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding. Three Airlines Add COVID-19 Test Requirement To UK...

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New York

Drug Deals And Other Adventures On The Bus To Newark Airport…

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2020September 29, 2020 40 Comments
Drug Bus Newark Airport

I had the great pleasure of watching a pair of drug deals take place during my short bus ride on NJTransit from New Jersey Penn Station to Newark Airport. Just another ride to the airport… The Drug Bus To...

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ChicagoCoronavirusNew YorkTravel

Chicago, New York Hurt COVID-19 Tourism Recovery With New Fees, Attitudes

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 20, 2020September 13, 2021 24 Comments

Chicago and New York City have added COVID-19 fees and closely monitored guests, but are the new measures helping or hurting tourism? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...

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CoronavirusNew York

Hypocritically, Cuomo Adds Restrictions to Visitors from Hot Spots

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 28, 2020September 13, 2021 43 Comments
Manhattan

New York Governor Cuomo announced this week that visitors from COVID-19 hot spots around the US would have to quarantine. Odd, because he opposed such restrictions by other states against New Yorkers.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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New YorkNews

American + JetBlue + United Drastically Slash New York Service

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020 1 Comment
Airline New York Service Reductions

With COVID-19 raging in New York and demand continuing to sink, airlines are responding by drastically slashing already-reduced service from the Big Apple. Over 120,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New York State, with over half of...

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Global EntryNew YorkNewsTSA

DHS Responds Regarding New York Global Entry Application Ban

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 16, 2020September 13, 2021 39 Comments
Airline Video Surveillance

A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security reached out following last week’s article regarding the New York Global Entry application ban for residents. I offer my own clarifications as well.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Global EntryNew YorkNews

DHS Was Right To Block New York Global Entry Applicants

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 9, 2020September 13, 2021 98 Comments
blocked security

The Department of Homeland Security began blocking New York residents from applying for their trusted traveller program, Global Entry, over the state’s “Sanctuary policies” but there’s more to the story and DHS was right to do it.  If you...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattNew York

Review: Park Hyatt New York

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 14, 2019December 14, 2019 16 Comments
Park Hyatt New York Review

The Park Hyatt New York is considered Hyatt’s flagship property. How does it live up to that title? Over the years I have stayed at the Park Hyatt New York on several occasion. Oddly, I’ve never written about it....

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New York

Recreating Breakfast at Tiffany’s for our Daughter

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 27, 2019September 14, 2021 35 Comments

Our little Lucy is a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. This year we have set out to recreate some of Hepburn’s iconic moments and the first on the list was Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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LufthansaNew York

Lufthansa Offers A Chance To Experience Golden Age Of Travel

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 11, 2018October 11, 2018 4 Comments
Lufthansa Super Constellation

Lufthansa is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Senator Service onboard the Lockheed Super Constellation, which represented the first “luxury” transatlantic flight in 1958. This weekend, you can experience that service yourself. If you’re in New York City this...

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HotelsNew York

My Dumpy Hotel in New York City

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2018June 13, 2018 20 Comments
Mansfield Hotel New York Review

Every time I have a bright idea to save some money, I end up regretting it. When it comes to hotels, you tend to get what you pay for. I was in New York City last weekend for FTU...

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FTUNew York

Frequent Traveler University in New York City This Weekend! Still Not Too Late To Attend.

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 8, 2018June 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
FTU Seattle 2018 Discount

One last reminder that Frequent Traveler University will be held in New York City this weekend. It is still not too late to register. Ever wanted to learn more about manufactured spending? The best miles and points program? Which...

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Frequent Traveler UniversityNew York

Last Chance to Register for FTU New York (+ $20 Discount Code)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Leave a Comment
FTU New York Discount Code

Frequent Traveler University is coming to Manhattan this weekend. There’s still time for you to attend. I always enjoy FTU events and look forward to this one for two reasons. First, it will be in the heart of New...

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HotelsNew York

A Horrible Stay at the Famed Plaza Hotel in New York City

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 3, 2018May 4, 2018 33 Comments

What happens when a five-star hotel that runs over $1,000 night doesn’t have any food or beverages? That’s what happened at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City (and still is…). One of my best Award Expert clients...

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A350New YorkNewsSingapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Will Resume World’s Longest Flight by End of 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2018April 27, 2018 5 Comments

Singapore Airlines will resume nonstop service to New York by the end of 2018, reclaiming the title for world’s longest flight. Singapore Airlines served Newark, NJ from 2004 to 2013 using an A340-500 configured exclusively with 100 business class...

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MusingsNew York

Sobering: “My” Helicopter Crashed into East River in NYC

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 12, 2018 7 Comments

A sobering reminder of the fragility of human life: the helicopter that crashed in the East River in New York City yesterday was one that I flew on last year. I heard about the crash on Saturday via several...

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