Note: I am currently traveling and may not be able to respond to comments or emails immediately. In 2024, I’ve got two trips to Europe already booked. Combined with my family’s recent two trips to Europe, I’m actually hitting a lot of countries over three years: France, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey,...

With Thanksgiving this week, I thought I would include my reflections this week instead of after it’s all over. I’ve got a lot to be thankful for, and you probably do too.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...

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 card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...

Aloha, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, the overwhelming task of hunting down the best Hawaii Black Friday travel deals can seem daunting. No worry beef curry, I have done the heavy lifting for you. I am constantly following Hawai’i’s hotel scene and have a pretty extensive list this...

Hey, folks!  I’m a bit late getting this announcement out but I hope you’ll join me and two of my buddies at our annual Toys For Tots drive on Monday, December 4th, 2023.  A big thank you to Jeanne and Trevor for putting together... The post Help A Kid Enjoy The...

Taylor Swift fans organize group cruise for other Swifties: Marvelous Mouse Travels announced a 4-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas in October 2024 that is for Taylor Swift fans. No, Taylor won’t be on the cruise. But, the group will have Taylor Swift trivia, friendship bracelet trading...

Last weekend, I did a first for me. I took a flight and then flew back home less than 24 hours later. As a general rule, I don’t like super short trips. In fact, I rarely stay anywhere less than 3 nights if I’m flying there. On a few occasions,...

A recent email from a reader prompted me to think more about this subject: Is travel hacking just for solo travelers and couples? Realistically, how can families do it? I understand where this question is coming from and why families would doubt that this travel hacking hobby is for them....

The first part sounds like a title of a country song, doesn’t it? The only thing that’s missing is a dead dog. Anyway, my 12-year old son has always been a rascal, and I’ve documented many of his crazy antics on the blog. Between sticking metal objects into outlets and...

Looking for fun things to do in Chicago during the Christmas holiday season with kids? We have the best family Christmas activities in Chicago that are guaranteed to get the whole family into the holiday spirit! The post Christmas in Chicago With Kids: Best Holiday Activities for Families appeared first on The...

It’s hard to complain about something that is free (to me and two companions with my Capital One Venture X card). My family has gotten so much use out of the Capital One Lounge at DFW. We go there before almost every flight for a relaxing meal or snack. You...

Sometimes, in this travel hacking hobby, you just get lucky to jump on a deal or loophole before it closes. These opportunities don’t come around all the time. But when they do, they can be very lucrative. Hyatt Diamond Status Match of November 2015 In November 2015, I read on...