The travel world has been abuzz with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) program changes and a new credit card – here’s why I’m not as enthusiastic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Houston West
Returning to the chain after a long sabbatical away, the Hyatt Regency Houston West is welcomed back to the chain. Here was my experience on a recent stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Nowhere To Hide: High Costs Leave Travelers Few Options
Escalating travel prices and gas costs leave travelers with nowhere to run, and nowhere they can afford to hide this travel season. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Intercontinental Hotel Group: Please Sell Kimpton
Kimpton Hotels and Resorts are some of the most unique, premium hotels in the world – which is why they have no place with IHG. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland – Terrace
I visited the Washington DC area twice within a week and was able to try the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland. Here is my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Hilton, Delta, Create Road Map For Elite Status Extensions
Delta first extended elite status some weeks ago but following that model we can see the road map for status extensions for the other carriers and hotel chains. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Hyatt’s Apple Vacations Purchase Creates Odd Bedfellows
Hyatt recently announced the purchase of Apple Leisure Group but has not said much about its plans for Apple Vacations and that creates some odd bedfellows. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
My Hyatt Concierge Sends Me American Airlines Gift
I had a surprising delivery from My Hyatt Concierge this week benefiting from its partnership with American Airlines. 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...
Hyatt, Hilton Fast Tracks Remain Best Options
Fast-track status offers for the four major hotel groups are available, Hyatt and Hilton are the clear winners. 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,...
Dustin Diamond (Screech) Died From Hotel Asbestos, Mold?
Saved By The Bell star, Dustin Diamond died from lung cancer he claimed to have gotten from hotel room mold or asbestos, is this a risk for other travelers? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Intercontinental Hotel Groups Increases Award Prices During Pandemic
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) increases award prices during the pandemic because, well, that’s who they are. 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...
The 5 Best Hotels In Fort Myers, Florida
Southwest Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the United States right now. Here are the 5 best hotels in Fort Myers, Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
For our trip to the Atlantic coast, we selected the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront at a precarious time during the US COVID-19 pandemic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Observations From A Trip To Virginia Beach During COVID-19
My family took a road trip this week to Virginia Beach. We were surprised by what we found. 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,...
Princeton Graduates Buy Hotels, Offer Remote Campus Dorms
Two Princeton graduates are betting on remote learning to grow but with colleges closed, they think they can offer a dorm experience in desirable locations using hotels. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Are Luxury Hotels Really Just Skipping Breakfast During COVID-19?
I understand that hotels wish to encourage social distancing during COVID-19 and the breakfast buffet is unlikely to return anytime soon. But no breakfast at all? How does that make sense? Something as simple as breakfast at hotels has...
Will Hotels Back Off From Bulk Toiletries Due To COVID-19?
Hotels have been hit hard in recent months. With properties around the world slowly starting to re-open, will major chains now abandon plans to eliminate single-use toiletries due to COVID-19? Hotels Plan(ned?) To Introduce Bulk Toiletries Prior to the...
Luxury Hotel Group Skims $59 Million From PPP While Firing Staff, Enriching CEO
Ashford Incorporated, a hospitality real estate business with several luxury hotels in its portfolio, has skimmed $59 million from the PPP while laying off 95% of its staff and paying its leaders millions in dividends. Ashford, Inc. owns luxury hotels...
Woman Jailed For Leaving Hotel Room In Search Of Fresh Towels
Anna Carter spent the night in jail after being arrested for violating her violating her quarantine order. Carter claims she was just looking for fresh towels. Carter, 45, is under quarantine in Brisbane, Australia. She was ordered to self-isolate...
Luxury Hotel Chain Offering “Quarantine” Packages…
Would you be more likely to splurge for a luxury hotel room if it came with a COVID-19 test kit, nurse on duty, and medical insurance? If so, Swiss luxury hotel chain Le Bijou may be just the place...
