Air Miles has just dramatically changed the Flight Rewards component of the program. Gone are the distance-based, seasonal reward prices. Instead, the miles required will more closely align with the cash fare. For those of us who avidly collect Air Miles, it’s a good idea to see what this means and whether it’s a program that still merits our attention for travel purposes. [Read more…]
Bonus Boom Boost Air Miles Promo (Nov. 18 – Dec. 27, 2021)
Bonus Boom Boost is now underway. It’s the replacement for Shop The Block, an Air Miles promotion that usually appeared around this time. Whether you are an avid Air Miles collector or a passive member wishing to ramp up your earning, you should probably take a look. It differs from past major promos in a significant way and should be attainable for most, especially here in the Maritimes where we have no shortage of Air Miles partners. [Read more…]
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Tremblant – Good Value IHG Redemption (March Break 2022)
Here is a nice opportunity for any winter sports enthusiasts who happen to have some IHG points. The Holiday Inn Express in Mont Tremblant is currently showing very reasonable reward rates for dates in early 2022 including over March Break. Even if you don’t have an IHG stash, it would still be a good deal to buy points if these redemption levels stick around. [Read more…]
Marriott Bonvoy Goes Dynamic – Doomsday Devaluation or Reasonable Revamp?
If you follow travel loyalty programs, you’ve probably seen the recent breaking news from Marriott Bonvoy. As of March 2022, it will transition to a dynamic pricing model for point redemptions. While some view this as a deeply disappointing development, I’m cautiously optimistic that my approach to hotel points will not be negatively affected. [Read more…]
Choice Privileges Seasonal Reward Rates (February 1 – April 15, 2022)
Hotels in the Choice Privileges loyalty program are now displaying redemption rates during the period between February and mid-April. If you intend to travel during that time, it’s worth checking out the options in case anything fits into your plans. Choice is a quirky program but can be very useful to save on lodging in certain destinations. [Read more…]
Checking Air Miles Flight Reward Availability (As We Await Upcoming Changes)
The Air Miles loyalty program has revealed that it will soon introduce redesigned flight rewards on its website. It’s not clear exactly when the new booking platform will appear, but I thought it might be worth doing one last check of flight redemptions out of Nova Scotia to see what’s available and to compare to search results after the changes are implemented. [Read more…]
The Daily Getaways Sale Finally Returns – Should You Buy Some Hotel Points? (2021)
The annual U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways sale has returned. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic with no sign of when it would reappear. Now it’s back with a familiar array of point packages and certificates available in the coming days and weeks. If you’re contemplating travel, it’s definitely worth checking out and doing the math to see if any of the offerings would save you money on your trip. [Read more…]
Points Priorities for a Disney Vacation in the Genie+ and Lightning Lane Era
A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida (or Disneyland in California) is getting more expensive all the time. With the recent announcement of Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane, budget considerations have really taken centre stage. Even some Disney diehards are now saying they’ve finally been priced out. In this post I’ll share a few ideas on how to choose a Canadian points strategy to keep a Disney trip within reach without sacrificing too much on the experience. [Read more…]
Choice Privileges Seasonal Reward Rates (Dec. 1, 2021 – Jan. 31, 2022)
Reward rates at Choice hotels for dates up to January 31, 2022 are now available on the hotels’ websites. If you have any Choice points and are considering potential travel during that period, it’s worth surveying the possibilities. In this post I’ll highlight a few interesting options. [Read more…]
Sobeys Atlantic Promo: Redeem 75 Cash Air Miles For $10 (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2021)
It’s a good week for flyer promos if you’re an Air Miles collector in Atlantic Canada. There is a 20th anniversary multiplier promotion, a really great Cash mile redemption discount at Sobeys, and a Blue Weekend at Lawtons Drugs. Another set of Bonus Boom offers have been released as well so if you are not yet an active Air Miles member, now might be the time to start. [Read more…]
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