I spent two nights at the Severin Sea Lodge on Bamburi Beach in Mombasa, Kenya. In terms of resorts in Mombasa, it does not get much better than this. I enjoyed my stay. Severin Sea Lodge Review – Mombasa,...
Review: Marriott Newark Airport
The Marriott Newark Airport is convenient and clean, serving as a pricey yet welcome crash pad after a late evening arrival into EWR with an early departure the following morning. Marriott Newark Airport Review Booking My SAS flight arrived...
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: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle (Suite)
I have reviewed the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle before and note that review remains timely, but wanted to offer a brief review on what a suite is like here as well as provide an update on the...
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...
Review: Hilton Shreveport
I was in Shreveport, Louisiana for a business trip and stayed a very quick night at the Hilton Shreveport. Here’s my review of this new property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Gild Hotel, A Thompson Hotel (New York City)
Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel (Hyatt) near Wall Street in New York City is a great Hyatt Privé option in lower Manhattan. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, Egypt
After a three-hour drive from Cairo, we arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. I spent the next three days here and fell in love with this opulent property in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt....
Review: Hyatt Regency Kyiv
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Hyatt Regency Kyiv has remained open throughout much of the conflict with Russia and continues to offer luxury accommodations...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza
While the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza is past its prime in certain ways, I had a lovely stay here and found it a great base for my three days in Cairo. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At...
Review: The St. Regis Amman
The St. Regis Amman located in the capital city of Jordan really impressed me. From the great service to the comfortable guest rooms to the luxe spa to the exquisite breakfast, there is much to like about this hotel....
Review: Mövenpick Resort Petra, Jordan
I spent four nights at the Mövenpick Resort Petra and walked away with a great appreciation for the excellent staff and central location of this hotel, situated directly outside the gates to Petra, Jordan. Mövenpick Resort Petra Review This...
Review: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
I had a spectacular stay at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan, a lovely and tranquil resort just an hour southwest of Amman. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Review Room rates vary from about $170-350/night during the...
Review: Hotel St. George Helsinki (Marriott Design Hotels)
I spent a night at Hotel St. George in Helsinki, a Marriott Design Hotels property. While Bonvoy nickel and diming knows no end, overall I very much liked this property. Hotel St. George Helsinki Review I used an expiring...
Review: Park Hyatt Doha
There’s a lot to like about the Park Hyatt Doha, a beautiful modern property in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown District. While my stay was not flawless, it was positive overall, with several enjoyable elements. Park Hyatt Doha Review After five...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Doha
I spent five glorious nights at the Four Seasons Doha and loved every moment of it. This is a lovely hotel in Doha that offers comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and a great staff of caring employees. Four Seasons Doha...
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...
Review: Four Seasons Dallas (Now Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas)
I spent one night at the Four Seasons Dallas, officially called the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. Effective today, it has left the Four Seasons family and is now part of the Marriott portfolio. Currently, it...
Review: Thompson Dallas
I loved the Thompson Dallas and found the service and amenities to be top-notch at this Hyatt-affiliated hotel in the heart of the Big D. Thompson Dallas Review I booked this hotel for $320/night, which is on the lower...
Review: Renaissance Hotel Vendôme Paris – Don’t Stay Here
My family had an unexpected additional night in Paris and stayed at the Renaissance Hotel Vendôme Paris for the very first, and last time. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
