If you’re looking for a quirky and charming boutique hotel on South Beach, I’d recommend The Plymouth Hotel Miami, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: Hilton Miami Downtown
The Hilton Miami Downtown is everything that a classic business hotel should be, and that applies to both the good and bad elements. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Review: Koi Resort Curio Collection (by Hilton) St. Kitts
We had a short time to visit but snagged a room at the Koi Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton … it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. If you are considering booking...
Trying To Find Value When Hotel Points Let You Down
We have an upcoming trip to New York City, and despite the rumors of travel experiencing a lull, the city is absolutely packed. How do you find value when hotel points aren’t an option? If you are considering booking...
Review: Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld Orlando
Staying at a timeshare property like Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld Orlando has some advantages for traveling families, but it wasn’t a great fit for my family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: Hilton Shreveport
I was in Shreveport, Louisiana for a business trip and stayed a very quick night at the Hilton Shreveport. Here’s my review of this new property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Extending Hilton Diamond Status For Three Stays (Or Less)
I was tipped off to a very small status challenge to extend my Hilton Honors Diamond status for just three stays and found that some may extend by as few as one stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
What You Need To Know About Hilton Honors Diamond Status
Navigating Hilton Honors loyalty program can be difficult but here’s what you need to know about Hilton Diamond 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...
Marriott Elites Soft Landing, Hyatt Globalists Back To 2019 Levels
Hotel chains suffered during the pandemic to secure and maintain elites. With travel roaring back, Hyatt is back to pre-pandemic levels while Marriott appears to struggle. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World
My first meaningful return to Sin City in over a decade took me to the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, a Hilton hotel. A nice hotel, but not for Diamonds. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)
As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Why Arguments Against Hyatt Are Usually Wrong
During a recent post about Marriott’s dwindling benefits for elites, many commenters highlighted the same argument against Hyatt – the only problem was, they were usually wrong. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Hilton’s Status Promotion So Valuable, De-Values Credit Credit
Hilton has introduced a status promotion that’s so valuable, it makes their extremely valuable credit card less so. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
My Hilton Account Was Hacked, Hilton Needs Improvement
I have been a Hilton Hotels Diamond in their Honors loyalty program for several years and was horrified to see the telltale signs my account had been hacked. I acted quickly and identified the fraud, it’s a shame Hilton...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade
The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Confirmable Suite Upgrades Places Hilton Diamond Status Above Peers
Hilton has been trialing a new Honors Diamond perk, confirmed suite upgrades. If Hilton adds the perk to their program permanently, Honors would be the hotel loyalty program to beat and Diamond status the best in the business. If...
Review: Tru Hotel Pigeon Forge – Patronizing Millennials
Tru is a new hotel brand by Hilton focused on a younger generation. The select service property (this location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee) trades design elements for cramped conditions. Does it work or is it patronizing (hint: patronizing)? If...
Review: DoubleTree Colorado Springs – Presidential Suite
The DoubleTree Colorado Springs is a massive hotel with conference center. I was pleasantly upgraded to the Presidential Suite due to my status with Hilton and couldn’t be happier with the product I received. If you are considering booking...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Panama City, Panama
During our Christmas Vacation Roulette trip I mentioned we stayed in the Waldorf-Astoria Panama City, Panama. After several posts from the rest of that trip, we failed to return and review the property. it is my pleasure to share...
A Tale of Two Waldorf-Astoria Hotels
We tried a pair of Waldorf-Astoria Key West properties and the two couldn’t have been more different. One had great grounds but terrible rooms, the other excellent rooms but none of the history. It was the most bizarre tale...