Hilton offered a Diamond Status challenge to me and I completely dropped the ball, here’s why and what I intend to do about it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Gild Hotel, A Thompson Hotel (New York City)
Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel (Hyatt) near Wall Street in New York City is a great Hyatt Privé option in lower Manhattan. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
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...
It’s Time For A Premium World of Hyatt Credit Card
Almost every major travel brand has a premium credit card, but not Hyatt. Here’s my proposal for a premium World of Hyatt Credit Card. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Upsides To Losing Elite Status
For the first time in more than a decade, I’ll enter next year with almost no elite status, but there are upsides to that too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport-North
On a recent trip departing Washington Dulles (IAD), I had a chance to stay at the Hyatt House Sterling/Dulles Airport-North and this was my experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District
During a trip through Dubai, an extensive layover gave me a chance to try the Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and like other Hyatt properties in Dubai, wow did it impress! If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
UPDATE: Hyatt, Singapore Airlines Latest To Extend Status
Hyatt Hotels (for select members) and Singapore Airlines join most other travel providers extending status for loyal members. 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...
Reduced Qualification Globalists Lose Milestone Awards
Top-tier World of Hyatt Globalists won’t have the same benefits from their reduced re-qualification year, but how much does that take away from the status? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Excellent Hotel Service Makes All The Difference
On a trip to Washington DC, my family was able to stay at a familiar hotel. The little things make all the difference, especially hotel service. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite
A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property. If...
My Hyatt Concierge Is Leaving, Depression Ensues
I’ve grown rather fond of My Hyatt Concierge, but now that mine is leaving, I am beside myself. 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 Milestones Disappointment, Prediction Becomes Reality
In 2021, Hyatt elites maintain their status from 2019/2020 but Hyatt’s milestones disappoint and sadly, my prediction from four years ago becomes reality. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando (Bi-Level Suite)
Orlando is flush with hotels but after trying a few out, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is among the most impressive. We were upgraded to a bi-level suite and it was extraordinary. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome – Suite
A stay in Paris should be magic, and in our case it certainly was. The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome delivered on a perfect Parisian stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Brand New Park Hyatt Shenzhen – Suite
The brand new Park Hyatt Shenzhen perfects luxury high above southeastern China’s Silicon Valley. When given the opportunity to review the property, I couldn’t pass it up. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Rollover Credits Move My Remaining Stays to Hilton Over Hyatt
This year I have top tier status with several hotel chains but re-qualifying for next year will place an emphasis on Hilton going forward over Hyatt, my focus program. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit – Suite
After decades of just a single property in Bangkok, Hyatt has added three in the last two years, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit the most recent addition. We frequent the Big Mango and have stayed at more than a...
Review: Grand Hyatt Bali – Executive Suite
During a long trip through Southeast Asia, we tried a number of hotels we haven’t stayed in before. One of which was the Grand Hyatt Bali, a mega-resort in Nusa Dua. We were treated to a Globalist suite upgrade...
Hidden In Plain Sight: Hyatt Globalists Points Worth More
As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I have been missing a value enhancement to my World of Hyatt points that were hiding in plain sight. The following corrects that notion. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...