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Upscale China Airlines Lounge in Taipei 

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2017February 21, 2017 3 Comments
China Airlines Terminal 1 Lounge

During my SkyTeam trip I have been to many lounges, most of which simply met expectations. The KLM Lounge in Amsterdam, for example, was a bit bigger than I pictured, but the amenities, food, and service were exactly what...

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Review: Raden A28 Checked Smart Luggage 

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 15, 2017September 16, 2021 7 Comments
raden luggage review

Raden sent me one of their A28 Check luggage to see if it could hold up to my challenge. After the abuse it took, I won’t be sending it back. (I received no other compensation for writing this review.) Here’s...

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Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 11, 2017 57 Comments

The Star Alliance Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX is an architectural masterpiece that also has a decent selection of food and drink. Always worth a visit, I count this as my favorite business class lounge...

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Review: Radisson Hotel Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 8, 2017September 16, 2021 6 Comments

  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 today. My wife and I planned a short trip to Brunei and we were not...

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Review: Bidvest Premier Lounge in Cape Town Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 6, 2017 Leave a Comment
Bidvest Premier Lounge Cape Town

The Bidvest Lounge is one of three lounges in Cape Town’s international terminal, the other two being British Airways and Emirates. Open to business class passengers on non-BA/EK flights and to Priority Pass cardholders, the lounge is nothing remarkable...

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AfricaLounge ReviewsSouth African Airways

Review: South African Airways Domestic Voyager Lounge – JNB

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 2, 2017February 1, 2017 Leave a Comment
JNB Domestic Voyager Lounge

Disclaimer: This lounge has been refurbished. I am publishing this review for historical purposes — to make my South Africa trip report complete — but note that the lounge now looks quite different. Check out Lucky’s review for what this lounge...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Johannesburg (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 1, 2017December 14, 2021 6 Comments

Located in the Rosebank district of Johannesburg and surrounded by several shopping malls, my wife and I spent five nights at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg to round out our time in Johannesburg. The hotel is a Category 2 property,...

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Review: Park Hyatt Beijing — Luxury Is Personal Even For Kids

Carly Stewart Posted onFebruary 1, 2017July 3, 2017 3 Comments

I already knew from a previous stay that the Park Hyatt Beijing was going to impress, but I can honestly say that I had no idea just how much their personal touches, during our recent stay, would leave a...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review Update: Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 25, 2017January 25, 2017 2 Comments

Last time I reviewed the Park Hyatt in Washington, DC was in 2010 and that was a very short visit. Last weekend, thanks to a last-minute points opening, I spent inauguration night at the hotel. Unfortunately, my stay was disappointing. Read why...

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Review: Gabfol Lounge Lagos (LOS)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2017 1 Comment

I escaped the Oasis Lounge due to poor internet connectivity, hoping the Gabfol Lounge would be better. It was. Approaching the entrance, I first thought this was a South Africa Lounge. In fact, I presented my economy class boarding pass...

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Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Hamburg

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 16, 2017January 16, 2017 1 Comment
Lufthansa Senator Lounge Hamburg

In Aesop’s Fables’ “The Tortoise and the Hare,” we learn that slow and steady wins the race. Sometimes I wonder if that will be Lufthansa. Here’s what I mean — while other carriers raced to provide fully lie-flat beds in business...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Park Hyatt Hamburg (Update)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 15, 2017January 15, 2017 1 Comment
Park Hyatt Hamburg Review

It has been over three years since I last reviewed the Park Hyatt Hamburg but after a couple recent great stays there, I can keep this limited. My original review is still valid: the property has maintained it superior quality. Park...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattTurkey

Review: Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2017 7 Comments

I checked in thinking this would be a convenient hotel near the airport for our early flight the following morning, but checked out having enjoyed one of the best Hyatt Regency I have ever stayed at. Located about ten minutes from...

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Lounge ReviewsTrip ReportsTurkish Airlines

Review: Turkish Airlines Arrivals Lounge Istanbul

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 12, 2017January 12, 2017 10 Comments

Everyone raves about the wonderful Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge in Istanbul, but that is not the only lounge in Istanbul worth visiting. For arriving international business class passengers on Turkish Airlines, an Arrivals Lounge offers a mini-version of the acclaimed...

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Review: Tanzanite Lounge (DAR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2017 3 Comments

The Tanzanite Lounge in Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is not much, but it sure beats the gate area. Open to business and first class passengers plus Priority Pass members, the lounge is located one level before international departures. You can...

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Review: Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2017January 9, 2017 8 Comments

The Park Hyatt Zanzibar was home for the weekend on the island of Zanzibar. A juxtaposition of old and new, this hotel was certainly not what I was expecting but represented an incredible base for my time in Zanzibar with all...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2017 2 Comments

We arrived into Dar es Salaam at 2:30a and after a 36 hours of travel (Los Angeles – Chicago – Frankfurt – Istanbul – Dar es Salaam) I was ready to get to sleep. The Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam,...

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Review: Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge Istanbul

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 2, 2017January 2, 2017 49 Comments

I last reviewed the Turkish Airlines Istanbul CIP lounge in 2011 and called it the best business class lounge in the world. Since then, it has doubled in size…and is still the best business class lounge in the world. Spanning...

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Hotel ReviewsHotelsHyatt

Review: Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort (China)

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 28, 2016July 29, 2023 19 Comments
Park Hyatt Sanya

Off the radar for most US travellers, China’s “Red Hawai’i” offered us an incredible opportunity in Sanya, China. I wanted to review the exquisite Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay and was not disappointed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 27, 2016December 27, 2016 1 Comment
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA

Perhaps familiarity does breed contempt, but the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Frankfurt was a welcome relief from the oft-crowded network of Lufthansa departure lounges nearby. Located in Terminal 1 in the B-Gate Area (non-Schengen), the lounge is...

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