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: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class
To begin my trip, I flew from Los Angeles to Dallas in business class on the American Airlines 787-9, my first time on that particular jet in the AA fleet. The seat was fine, the food not so much,...
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...
Review: Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Few Hyatt properties are more divisive than the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, also known as the Highlands Inn. Nestled in California’s Carmel Highlands, this hotel offers one of the most majestic ocean views in the world. Beyond that, the style,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Westlake
We found ourselves unexpectedly at the Hyatt Regency Westlake in Westlake Village, California for a night and quite enjoyed the time together. Review: Hyatt Regency Westlake Village, CA After our tire blew out enroute to Santa Barbara, we canceled...
Review: Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach
I spent the night at the Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport with my family in Newport Beach, California ahead of the most recent Frequent Flyer University and we enjoyed a very nice stay. Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Review...
Review: Lufthansa A340-600 Business Class Munich – Miami
My family flew from Munich to Miami on Lufthansa and for the first time, I was able to fly the A340-600 in business class. The design is great, the product needs work – here’s how it went. If you...
Review: AA Flagship Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The AA Flagship Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues to offer an elevated lounge experience with a nice buffet, though crowding was bad during my visit. AA Flagship Lounge LAX Review I stopped by the American Airlines...
Review: American Airlines A321T Main Cabin Extra (JFK-LAX)
American Airlines’ premium transcontinental service onboard the Airbus A321T offers additional amenities over AA’s other domestic economy class flights and proved an efficient way to travel from New York to Los Angeles in Main Cabin Extra with a bit...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Doha – New York
For my trip home from Doha, I decided to try the new Doha – New York service on American Airlines aboard the 777-200 in business class. While not in the same league as Qatar Airways, I walked away from...
Review: Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge Doha (DOH)
The Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha (DOH) remains a superb lounge and is now open to all oneworld business class travelers. I recently spent several hours here prior to my Qatar Airways flight to Copenhagen and...
Review: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
As the World Cup gears up in Doha, I offer a review of my recent stay at the Hyatt Regency Oryx during a long layover in Qatar. Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha Review After landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH)...
Review: Air Algérie A330-200 Business Class
A big part of my visit to Algeria was flying the Algerian flag carrier, Air Algérie. While my expectations were frankly low, especially after my ground experience at the airport, I was very pleasantly surprised with the onboard product...
Review: Air Algérie VIP Lounge Algiers (ALG)
The Air Algérie Lounge in Algiers (ALG) was one of the oddest lounges I have ever visited, not so much because of the lounge itself but because of how eerily quiet it was. Air Algérie Lounge Algiers (ALG) Review...
Review: Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport
I used the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport as my base during my time in Algeria. While not perfect, this full-service hotel was lovely, with generous accommodations, great benefits for Globalist members, and a superb gym and pool. Hyatt Regency...
Review: Primeclass Lounge – Tbilisi Georgia (Priority Pass)
On a trip to Georgia, I had the chance to try the Primeclass Lounge at Tbilisi International Airport. Here was my experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Review: Amtrak ClubAcela Lounge Washington, DC (WAS)
Let’s just say the Amtrak ClubAcela Lounge at Washington Union Station (WAS) does not hold a candle to the swanky Metropolitan Lounge at New York Penn (NYP). That said, I still appreciated a quiet place to work after my...
Review: Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge New York (NYP)
Amtrak has drastically upped its lounge game with its beautiful Metropolitan Lounge at the Moynihan Train Hall adjacent to New York Penn Station. Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge New York Review The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak for short) is a...
Review: Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Augustine and I had a great father-son evening at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, which is conveniently located just a few paces from LAX. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Review I live close enough to LAX...
