I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I’m not sure I will ever understand why Air Europa does not operate its own lounge(s) at its Madrid hub, but...
Much-Needed Rest At Hilton Madrid Airport
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. After a long two days of flying, it was great to check in to the Hilton Madrid Airport and enjoy much-needed...
A Pleasant Trip To Malaga On SAS A320neo Economy Class
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. It was such a beautiful day in Copenhagen (a rare clear and unseasonably warm November day) that I hated to leave…a...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London (LHR)
The refurbished Singapore SilverKris Lounge in London (LHR) looks a lot like the old one…and that is generally a good thing. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London Review Located near gate B36 of LHR T2, the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge...
Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge New York (JFK)
Other than the sign reflecting Air India’s new logo, nothing about this Star Alliance lounge in JFK Terminal 4 has changed much over the last few years. I’ve provided updated pictures of the food and drink selection, all of...
JetBlue A321LR Redeye: Solid, Even In Economy Class
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I find JetBlue such a positively consistent product. While it is never ideal to fly in economy class on a redeye...
Review: Hyatt Vacation Club At Coconut Cove
Our one-night stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove was a mixed bag for reasons obvious and self-inflicted but a few outside our control too. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Review: Flipside Luggage Carry-On Kimberley (Red)
Flipside Luggage’s Carry-On Kimberley is trying to make life easier for travelers with its clever compartmentalization. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. The End To Laundry Bags Flipside...
Review: The West Hollywood EDITION
Heidi and I recently had a “date night” and decided to spend the night at The West Hollywood EDITION, an upscale Marriott property and my first time staying with that brand. Our stay was largely positive, though I found...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy
After a long layover in Newark spent in the Polaris Lounge, I flew from Newark to San Francisco on a United Airlines 777-200 in Premium Plus, United’s premium economy product. United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Review I purchased a...
Review: United Airlines 777-200ER Polaris Business Class Dubai – Newark
I enjoyed a smooth longhaul journey on United Airlines onboard the 777-200ER in Polaris business class from Dubai to Newark, a flight I’d argue is a better option than Emirates’ older business class cabin on the same route. United...
I Skipped The Lounge And Spent My 7-Hour Layover At Grand Hyatt Dubai…
I tried something different in Dubai, spending my extended layover at the Grand Hyatt Dubai rather than in the Emirates Lounge. Grand Hyatt Dubai Review – A Nice Layover Hotel I’ve trained myself to be productive during layovers…it’s generally...
Review: Air India 787-8 Business Class
My first flight on Air India, onboard a 787-8 in business class, exceeded expectations and was marked by a comfortable seat with warm and friendly service. Even so, there is room for improvement as the carrier seeks to transform...
Review: Bhutan Airlines A319 Business Class
After flying into Bhutan on state-run DrukAir, I flew out on Bhutan Airlines, the privately owned competition. The two-hour flight to India on an Airbus A319 in business class was quite pleasant, even if lunch served onboard was not....
Review: Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
I spent my last two nights in Paro at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, a five-star wellness-inclusive luxury resort that is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) group and Mr. & Mrs. Smith and partners with...
Review: Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan
Do you remember that time you flew in a premium cabin for the first time and knew it would never be the same flying in economy class again? That was my experience after staying at the Six Senses in...
Review: Le Méridien Thimphu
The Le Méridien Thimphu proved to be a comfortable and centrally-located base for my time in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Le Méridien Thimphu Review I spent my first two nights in Bhutan here. Booking Let me say firstly...
Review: SO Paris Hotel (Accor)
We tried the fashion-forward design property, SO/Paris Hotel near the Sarbonne and we have definitively found our new home in the city of lights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Review: Drukair A319 Business Class Kathamandu – Paro (The Most Dangerous Approach In The World)
From Kathmandu to Paro I flew Drukair, also known as Royal Bhutan Airlines, onboard an A319 in business class. The short flight was one of the most delightful of my life thanks to the breathtaking views outside the window,...
Review: Executive Lounge Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Before my Druk Air flight to Paro, I spent some time in the Executive Lounge at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Executive Lounge Kathmandu Airport (KTM) Review This is a landside lounge, located prior to security and passport...