Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Kimpton EPIC Hotel (Miami) One-Bedroom Suite
I’ve spent three nights at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and really enjoyed my experience. It’s a combination of value, location, and the hotel room itself. 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...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The Qantas International First Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is one of my favorite lounges in the entire world, with a delicious menu of food and drinks, excellent service, and a tranquil spa. Qantas International First Lounge Sydney Review As the largest Qantas hub, Sydney features an expansive first class lounge...
Miles To Memories
JetBlue Mint Review: Cross-Country Comfort Thanks to “Move to Mint”
After years of travel over which I've logged more than half a million miles in the air, I was able to enjoy JetBlue Mint. It's been on the list of cabins to fly for ages. The trip was also an incredible value, thanks to a Move to Mint upgrade. The...
TravelUpdate
Review: W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills (Westwood/UCLA)
Background: Since I went to UCLA, I’ve always wanted to stay at the W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills (Westwood) as I often passed it during my time on campus. Interestingly enough, the hotel was formerly a dormitory for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). But in 1999, the...
Frequent Miler
Our favorite travel rewards for 2023
In 2023, our travels returned to full speed ahead and have collectively taken us all around the world. This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we look back at our favorite points and miles redemptions of 2023 and favorites of all time (and yes, Greg did make it on...
Miles To Memories
Alaska’s Big Bet, Diamond Does Disney & More Thoughts on Hyatt
On this episode of the podcast Shawn and Joe recap the latest Diamond meetup in Orlando. They also discuss Alaska’s huge announcement and acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines plus Joe chimes in on the Hyatt changes announced last week.
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Miles For Family
Airline Merger News, New Transfer Bonuses and More
Important or interesting news from the travel world this week: Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines Merger: By now, you’ve probably heard that Alaska Airlines is trying to buy Hawaiian Airlines. It’s hard for me to get excited about this because it may not get approved, and even if it does, it’s still...
TravelUpdate
Luxury Disneyland Hotel Review: JW Marriott Anaheim Executive Suite
Background: I previously visited the rooftop bar, Parkestry, at the JW Marriott Anaheim with friends a year or so ago. Anaheim, California has added a lot of new hotels in the past decade, and the JW Marriott is one of the newest and fanciest additions to the area. On a...
Suites and Lobbies
United Airlines Club Honolulu | Unique & Spacious
Some say the United Airlines Club Honolulu is much too basic and dated but I think it’s perfect for the Honolulu Airport and provides a wonderful escape from the main terminal areas. A visit with holiday decorations on display and a hot cocoa station ready to go highlights why so...
