My wife and I spent three nights at The Brando, a resort on the private atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia. Long story short, it was worth the price tag and we had a spectacular time in one of...
Review: Air Tetiaroa Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander (Tahiti – Tetiaroa)

Our stay at The Brando really began on our flight to The Brando, a short but breathtaking flight on a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander between Tahiti and Tetiaroa. Air Tetiaroa Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander Review (PPT-TTI) Round-trip tickets from Tahiti cost...
Review: Air Tetiaroa Lounge – Tahiti (PPT)

Air Tetiaroa transports guests between Tahiti and Tetiaroa, home of The Brando resort. We waited for our flight in a lounge in a small domestic terminal reserved exclusively for Air Tetiaroa’s two daily flights. Air Tetiaroa Lounge Tahiti (PPT)...
Review: InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

After arriving in Papeete, we spent our first two nights at the InterContinental Tahiti, a very convenient resort for starting or ending your trip to French Polynesia. InterContinental Tahiti Review Nightly rates for a base room range from $300-600...
Review: InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace

The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace hotel was well located and provided an incredible experience so close to everything. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support liveandletsfly.com. If you...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete

My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the...
Review: United Express Embraer E-175 First Class

In terms of comfort, first class on a United Express Embraer E-175 is actually more comfortable than many mainline flights and a great way to travel either solo or with a companion. United Express Embraer E-175 First Class Review...
Review: JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa (Disney World)

A new premium property opened up with Disney theme park benefits, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. But how does it compare to alternatives? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 9 Economy Class

My early morning 737 MAX 9 flight in EconomyPlus (extra legroom economy class) on United Airlines was productive and about as good as it gets when it comes to domestic economy class in the USA. United Airlines 737 MAX...
Review: United 737-800 First Class (SEA-LAX)

After a busy day in Seattle, I flew home on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class. It was another smooth journey with a hearty meal and some great views over Los Angeles…but it wasn’t perfect. United 737-800...
Review: United Club Seattle (SEA)

Before flying home to Los Angeles, I stopped by the United Club in Seattle (SEA), a solid outstation lounge for United Airlines. United Club Seattle Review (SEA) I almost skipped this lounge (after spending some time in the nearby...
Review: The Club At SEA – Seattle Airport

I stopped by The Club SEA prior to my flight from Seattle to Los Angeles and found the club somewhat crowded, but the food and beverage options were worth the stop. The Club SEA Review (Concourse A) Seattle has...
Review: Hyatt At Olive 8

I spent a night at the Hyatt At Olive 8 in Seattle and found the hotel exceeded my expectations with great service and nice facilities. Yes, the hotel is aging a bit, but it’s still a solid choice for...
Review: United Airlines 737-8 First Class

From Los Angeles to Seattle I flew on a United Airlines 737-8, also known as the 737 MAX 8, in first class. It was a short and sweet flight, despite my canine seatmate. United Airlines 737-8 First Class Review...
Review: AMEX Centurion New York (Madison Ave & East 42nd St)

American Express opened a new Centurion club outside of an airport next to Grand Central Station and it was an incredible place to hold a meeting. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)

I spent 10 minutes in the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and loved it. It is a great addition to the many lounge options at IAD. Capital One Lounge Washington Dulles Review (IAD) Capital One...
Review: Thompson Hotel Washington, DC

I spent a night at the Thompson Washington, DC, a Hyatt property located in the gentrifying Navy Yard. This is a nice hotel with a good breakfast, though I prefer the location of downtown or Georgetown hotel. Thompson Hotel...
Review: KLM A330-200 Business Class

Warm service and souvenir Delft Blue houses make KLM one of my favorite carriers, though the A330-200 business class cabin has certainly seen better days and is now an objectively below-average product. KLM A330-200 Business Class Review In my...
Review: Bulgaria Air A220-300 Business Class

My three-hour flight from Sofia to Amsterdam on Bulgaria Air was a very pleasant surprise, with the brand new A220-300 aircraft providing an excellent business class experience for a flight within Europe. Bulgaria Air A220-300 Business Class Review Bulgaria...
Review: Aspire Lounge Sofia (SOF)

The Aspire Lounge is the only lounge in Sofia International Airport (SOF) and open to both business class travelers and Priority Pass members. For a lounge without any competition, it was not bad at all. Aspire Lounge Sofia Review...