On a recent trip to London, I made a mistake. The choice then became how we all get to London and the answer was: separately. My Mistake: Positioning Flight Award space is hard to come by and for this...
Is It Ok To Book Business For Parents But Economy For Kids?
There’s a debate raging in our home about whether or not it’s ok to book ourselves (parents) in business class, but children in coach with an adult family member. Are Different Cabins Problematic? For the first time, we are...
Appreciation Of A Traveling Mother: My Wife
Throughout the year, the evidence of my wife’s dedication to our children is evident, especially when we travel. Always Sharing Her Seat When it comes to traveling as a family, especially with infants, it’s my wife that shares her...
Reflection: Grateful For Onboard Doctors Whilst Abroad
While at sea or far flung to the corners of the earth, having a doctor onsite can really be the difference between a dream and a nightmare. If you are considering booking travel please consider Scott & Thomas, it supports...
What Is The Appropriate Age For Ditching Kids On Airplanes?
I recently saw a couple sit together in first class while their two teenage children sat several rows back in economy class. Everyone stayed in their seats during the flight. It resurfaced the issue of family separation on an...
Father’s Day 2024: Traveling With My Kids Around The World
It’s been a big year since Father’s Day last year and there’s more to come. 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...
Review: (SATA) Azores Airlines Paris – Ponta Delgada (Coach)
For our second trip to Portugal but first to the Azores, we flew coach from Paris to Ponta Delgada non-stop and found it surprisingly enjoyable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Castries, St. Lucia
The last stop on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise was Castries, St. Lucia and we finally found our rhythm. 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...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Sea Days And Spanish Town (British Virgin Islands)
Sea days are seen as boring by some, but they were our favorite on our Butterfly Islands trip with Explora Journeys and we had an interesting time at Spanish Town too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
How Fast Can You Get A Passport? ItsEasy Got It Done Quick
After an oversight on my part, we needed a passport fast so I worked with the pros at ItsEasy and got everything back in less than 10 days. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Expedited Passport In Less Than 4 Weeks Using This Method
A few weeks ago we applied for my son’s first passport on short notice prior to a trip. Lo and behold it returned less than four weeks later. Here’s how we processed the application. If you are considering booking...
Travel Plans Through The End Of The Year – A Big Finish!
The last five months of the year hold big things for myself and my family with a ton of trips booked and lots of firsts for both our son Frankie and the rest of us. If you are considering...
Couple Abandon Child At Airport Over €25 Fee
In a shocking case of avoiding additional airfare costs, a couple purportedly abandoned their child in Tel Aviv as they did not purchase a ticket for them to fly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: Best British Sunday Roast at Ducie Street Warehouse
In addition to our time spent living in Manchester, England we have had innumerable Sunday Roasts. Ducie Street Warehouse has been voted England’s best, and here is our review from a recent visit. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Reaction: My Family Tries United Polaris (Business Class)
I’ve taken many trips in United Polaris but my family hasn’t had the chance until now. Here’s what they thought of United’s business class experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Deep Sea Fishing On A Wicked Tuna Boat
Deep Sea Fishing charters can be expensive, but the chance to do it on a Wicked Tuna boat is a unique and unmissable opportunity. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Burj Khalifa Can Wait
On a very long layover in Dubai – my first visit to the city and the UAE – I gave a pass to the tallest skyscraper in the world. I gave a pass on pretty much everything, but why? ...
Travelling With My Dad, And Now, With My Daughter
It’s Father’s Day in the US. My first major international trip was with my Dad, and I reflect on taking my own daughter on her first major international trip. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
When Will You Feel Safe Enough to Fly Again?
Some areas of the world are coming to the other side of the coronavirus crisis and while the coast is not yet clear in most parts of the world, when will you feel safe enough to fly again? If...
Sometimes The Best Use Of Miles Is For The Cheap Seats
121Pilot, a commercial airline pilot and frequent contributor to Live and Let’s Fly, offers his thoughts on why economy class redemptions can make so much sense. As an airline pilot I have access to free travel on the airline...
