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 Thimphu, an uber-luxury hotel and resort in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Six Senses Thimphu Review Ok, […]
Review: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California is a lovely hotel in many ways and my kids loved it, but I do not plan to return. Let me explain why. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Review It has been a very hot summer thus far in Los Angeles and I recently used an expiring free […]
Michelin Guides New Key System: 2024 US Hotels List
The US Michelin Guide introduces a new hotel ranking system with keys, offering trusted evaluations of exceptional accommodations across states like California, New York, Colorado and Washington DC. 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 […]
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
The Airbus A350-900 remains my favorite aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet and I quite enjoyed flying the ex-Aeroflot (so-called “Turkoflot”) configuration of the aircraft on a longhaul flight in business class. This review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class Review Turkish Airlines snapped up six A350-900s […]
Guide: Touring Buckingham Palace
My son Augustine requested two activities during our two days in London: visit Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. We did both in a single half-day. This post will highlight the logistics of touring Buckingham Palace with a family. Touring Buckingham Palace – Our Experience Buckingham Palace is open to tours 10 weeks each summer; […]
United Airlines 737-800 Business Class To San Pedro Sula And Back
I enjoyed a quick jaunt down to San Pedro Sula, Honduras from Los Angeles nonstop on United Airlines onboard a 737-800 in business class. Flight Review: United Airlines 737-800 Business Class Los Angeles – San Pedro Sula – Los Angeles United has tried a number of nonstop routes from Los Angeles to Latin America, including […]
Why You Should Visit 30A (Florida’s Best Beaches)
The northwest Florida coast offers some of the best beaches in Florida (and the country.) Here’s why you should visit “30A” and its white sand coast. 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 Helicopter Ride In South Africa On Bell 206L
I had the unique experience of spending over 90 minutes in a Bell 206L helicopter in South Africa on a journey that surveyed several coal mines. Bell 206L Helicopter From Pretoria To Middelberg, South Africa A ministry supporter who has become a friend has a remarkable life story. I won’t tell it here, at least […]
Mida Creek – Watamu, Kenya
Mida Creek is a must-see stop if you visit Mombasa, Kenya. After a day of church visits, we enjoyed a late afternoon stroll and picnic seafood dinner on a beautiful stretch of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Mida Creek: Must-See In Kenya I suspect when you think of Kenya, you usually think of safaris and game […]
Photo Essay: The Pulchritudinous Faroe Islands
You need to visit the Faroe Islands at least once in your lifetime because the photo essay below simply does not give the beauty of these islands justice. The breathtaking beauty of this place fused with its Scandinavian charm leaves me frequently thinking about when I will return. Faroe Islands Photo Essay I wasn’t sure […]
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Doha
I spent five glorious nights at the Four Seasons Doha and loved every moment of it. This is a lovely hotel in Doha that offers comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and a great staff of caring employees. Four Seasons Doha Review I had planned to spend just a few nights here, but after a booking mix-up […]
Review: JetBlue A321LR Mint Business Class New York – London
JetBlue actually does not reinvent the wheel when it comes to transatlantic travel, but it does just about everything right, including those important small touches. My JetBlue A321LR journey from New York to London in Mint business class was marked by great service, delicious food, and a comfortable and technologically-advanced suite. JetBlue A321LR Mint Business […]
Review: EasyJet A320 Basel To Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
After a fabulous month in Germany, it was time for a family reunion on Spain’s Canary Islands. We chose Gran Canaria in part because it was reachable nonstop from Basel, Switzerland, which is the closest and most convenient airport for us. This 4 hour, 25 minute A320 flight would be my longest ever on EasyJet. […]
Blissful Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany
Bodman-Ludwigshafen is a municipality in the German state of Baden-Württemberg which sits on Lake Constance. It is one of the most beautiful parts of Germany and we enjoyed an evening stretch here on our drive back from Munich to the Basel area. A Rest Stop In Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany We left Munich around 4:00PM and drove […]
Review: SWISS 777 Business Class Zurich – Los Angeles
For our trip home from Europe, we opted to fly nonstop on SWISS from Zurich to Los Angeles onboard the 777 in business class. Overall, I had a sleepless but lovely trip while my wife walked away with a very different impression. SWISS 777 Business Class Review Booking Zurich is the closet airpot to my […]
Mezze Snack Box For The Win On EasyJet
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Mezze Snack Box On easyJet Is A Winner I found myself on easyJet this week and was hungry. While I […]
Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite
A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you […]
The 5 Best Beaches Of Fort Myers, Florida
One of the most popular destinations in the country right now happens to be my home-away-from-home. From someone who knows, here are the 5 best beaches in Fort Myers, Florida. 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 […]
Planned Service Cuts On American Airlines Are Political, Not Financial In Nature
American Airlines warns it will drop service to 15 small cities if it does receive more payroll subsidies from U.S. taxpayers. But the nature of the list strongly suggests this is far more a political move than a financial one. Which 15 Markets Does American Airlines Plan To Cut? The planned cuts take effect on […]
On Kobe Bryant, Helicopters, And Life…
Kobe Bryant, his teenage daughter, and seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash yesterday just minutes from my house. Bryant’s untimely death is another reminder to cherish the moments you have with loved ones. It was a foggy morning in Los Angeles yesterday and I heard the news from Barbara Klein on NPR while […]
