I arrived into Madrid at 10pm from London and had a connection to Los Angeles the following day at noon. Was it worth going to the airport Hilton or into central Madrid? With a 24-hour lounge featuring a sleeping area, I...
Review: Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city of chain hotels – which is where I usually stay due to elite benefits and point accrual – but on occasion there is sufficient cause to divert from the pattern. Ace Hotel Pittsburgh is just such a...
Review: Park Hyatt Bangkok
Bangkok’s newest luxury hotel jumps out as an architectural landmark outside and a masterpiece inside. But is it worth the price tag? The hotel is located in the heart of the city, just above the brand new Central Embassy...
Park Hyatt Bangkok: Suite and Bitter
I’m pleased to announce the first contributor to Live and Let’s Fly, Kyle Stewart. Kyle and I wrote together at UPGRD and we co-founded Pen and Passport. He’ll be adding commentary on hotels, airlines, and travel products. I’ll still be...
Review: Cathay Pacific “The Wing” First Class Lounge HKG
Cathay Pacific has a handful of great lounges in Hong Kong for first class passengers. While these lounges do not rival the world’s greatest airport lounges, they are still high-quality and worth a visit. I visited “The Wing” first class lounge...
Review: Qantas First Class Lounge Los Angeles
The Qantas First Class Lounge at LAX is the best lounge in the United States. It’s not even a close contest. The lounge combines natural light with neutral colors to create a luxurious atmosphere. Ample seating areas (room for over...
Which Lounge Terrace at LAX is Best?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the midst of a renaissance. Part of that is reflected in several stunning lounges throughout the airport. Two lounges currently have beautiful outdoor terraces. But which one is best? Terrace One: Star Alliance Lounge...
Seriously Good Coffee at LAX Star Alliance Lounge
The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has upgraded your coffee experience with a high-quality new supplier. Coffee is now sourced from Intelligentsia, a Chicago-based coffee chain with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston as well....
Review: Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul (Suite)
Located in the vibrant Levent neighborhood of Istanbul, Hyatt’s newest property in Turkey is worth a visit, though I iid encounter a couple issues during my stay. I arrived from Rome at around 2pm and took the Metro from Ataturk airport to...
Review: Brussels Airlines Sunrise Lounge (BRU)
Although it is not one of the flagship lounges for Brussels Airlines, I enjoyed the morning sun in the aptly-named Sunrise Lounge at Brussels National Airport. The lounge is specifically intended for Brussels departures to the former African colonies, but it...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Regional Golden Lounge KUL
Malaysia Airlines offers an impressive lounge for its regional flights. Though much smaller than its main business class lounge, the regional Golden Lounge in the Satellite Terminal is worth a visit. My brother and I had enjoyed a large...
Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
In the interest of transparency, I state at the outset that this review has never been published before, but is from October 2013. It is part of my Star Alliance Business Class Adventure in Europe and Asia report. I outline in that...
Review: Aspire Lounge 41 Amsterdam (AMS)
After landing early from Jakarta on my Garuda First Class flight, I had a long wait before my room was ready at the Andaz Prinsengracht. Thank goodness for Priority Pass — it gave me access to the Aspire Lounge 41...
Review: Hyatt Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
This was my third trip to Amsterdam but the first time I actually enjoyed it. I never really cared for the city before, dismissing it as a den of prostitutes and pot. This time, I saw there is so much more to...
Review: Garuda Indonesia First Class Lounge Jakarta
In my initial thoughts on Garuda Indonesia’s First Class Lounge in Jakarta, I focused on a few shortcomings. This review will help balance out what Garuda can improve upon with what it does well. I opted for a 3pm...
Review: Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto
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. For our Christmas/New Year vacation, we found a tremendous deal in business class...
Review: Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Although I spent only a night at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta, I enjoyed every moment of my stay there. Well, almost every moment. I arrived late and an agent quickly checked me in, encouraging me to hurry up to the...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge Amsterdam
KLM’s flagship Crown Lounge in Amsterdam is the biggest business class lounge I have ever seen. The entrance does not look all that imposing, but walk in and the seating areas stretch as far as the eye can see...
Globalist for 24 Months: Mattress Running for Hyatt Status
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. I’ve long been a fan of Hyatt hotels (as my reviews will show)...
Review: Hong Kong Disneyland
Though we had been to and through Hong Kong more times than we could count, we have some favorite spots in the city that make any layover greater than four hours worth leaving the airport. We had never taken...
