Traveling by air with young children can be a challenge in itself. Add Special Needs to the equation, and you have a whole new situation. If you haven’t traveled with your Special Needs child by plane yet, then this article is for you.  Read More →

As I just blogged about, it looks like we know what Hyatt’s “Big Welcome Back” promotion will look like. The most exciting part is one free night for every two stays. And while they offer that almost every year through their fourth quarter promotion, the redemption period doesn’t work nearly as well for me then as it does now. Here you can use your free nights during peak summer periods. So let’s do the basic math.... 

While there’s no official announcement by Hyatt yet, several FlyerTalkers have now confirmed that Hyatt’s “Big Welcome Back” promotion will be either one free night OR 5,000 points after every two stays. Apparently this promotion runs from March 26 through June 30, and free nights can be redeemed April 1 through August 31. This is incredible . I’ll make a post breaking down just how profitable this promotion can be... 

United’s Unlimited Domestic Upgrade program has launched, and went into effect today. The most common question being asked is, “What happened to my 500-mile upgrade certificates?” For elites, those all went poof . General members and Premier Associates (“3P”’s) keep theirs and can still use them as before, through the end of their validity date. No more electronic 500-mile upgrade certificates are being sold.... 

When you are traveling the last thing you want to be stuck with is a heavy carry-on bag. For this very reason one of your best options is to invest in durable lightweight carry on luggage. You can normally purchase these sets for a reasonable price at most department stores or even online. Light weight carry-on luggage is not only convenient but also can double as a purse, computer bag, or other necessary space needed.  Read More →

Introduction TPA-MIA-JFK on American with a visit to the MIA Flagship Lounge The Andaz Wall Street JFK-SFO on American Flagship Service with a visit to the JFK Flagship Lounge SFO-HKG on Cathay Pacific with a visit to the BA F lounge The Wing and HKG-DPS on Cathay Pacific The Grand Hyatt Bali The InterContinental Bali DPS-…  Read More →

After dealing with a heavy winters and snowocalypses, the concept of a spring jacket may cause many of you to scratch your heads in confusion. Not quite warm enough to really withstand any kind … Read the full post at Gear Patrol.  Read More →

This is sure giveaway season! If you haven’t already entered to win one of two 2-night Hyatt Place stays and personal assistant services for two months, just leave a comment here . I recently teased an upcoming high-end laptop bag giveaway and another Hyatt Place free-night giveaway via Twitter (you’ll want to follow @garyleff ). But here’s a really great one, first mentioned a week ago: a trip for two to Australia’s... 

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Can you find any cheap flights to Memphis? This article would show you how to do it.  Read More →

I’ve always thought “The Old Patagonian Express,” Paul Theroux’s book about his trip from the U.S. down to South America by train, was one of his best. I’ve sometimes wondered what became of the old train he writes about near the book’s end—the one he seized on for the title. It turns out, it’s still operating . The same starkness of place that struck Theroux in the high Patagonian desert remains.... 

James Parker makes the argument for basking in its uselessness. Because really, if you’re not lagged to a standstill, how can you tell that you’ve gone somewhere? This is, in a phrase I intend to copyright, “the wisdom of jet lag.” Let us not back away from it, superstitiously warding it off with rituals and hygiene. Let us rather embrace jet lag. As a positive: a rich and naturally achieved state of philosophical disarray.... 

Chris Epting explores the sights, from the Hollywood bathroom where The Doors recorded “L.A. Woman” to the place the music died  Read More →

Do you have some time to kill around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) before your flight? There is plenty to do within a few miles of the airport, and these are great ways to relax before a long flight.  Read More →

Tips from a frequent traveler on how to smooth out the sometimes turbulent experience of traveling with kids. Article includes clever suggestions on everything from what seats to book and how to mitigate seat kicking, to navigating security with toddlers.  Read More →