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…]
6 Guiding Principles for Trip Itinerary Planning
When you’re putting together a trip, it can be a real challenge to design the ideal itinerary. For some, it’s one of the most enjoyable elements of travel planning. For others, it’s no fun at all. Therefore, I thought I’d try to compile a few recommendations or strategies that I have found useful in hopes that something might prove beneficial to others contemplating post-pandemic travels. [Read more…]
Should You Book A Kimpton Hotel Before August 9? (10k Bonus IHG Points Per Night Till Dec. 30, 2021)
IHG Rewards has a new promotion where members will receive 10,000 bonus points per night at participating Kimpton hotels. You need to book by August 9 for stays up until December 30, 2021. Reservations are fully cancellable. If you think you might be travelling before the end of the year, you should consider this promo or at least take a moment to familiarize yourself with a rather interesting IHG hotel brand. [Read more…]
Collecting Loyalty Points for a Travel Fun Fund (Air Miles and PC Optimum)
The title is not an error. (Actually I just googled and apparently a “fun fund” is a thing). Anyway, my intent with this post is to explore the idea of collecting a stash of a points that can be converted into cash that you set aside to serve one particular purpose – to inject added enjoyment into your trip. Use it only in situations when your frugal tendencies would otherwise block you from loosening the purse strings. [Read more…]
Matching Rewards Credit Cards to Travel Plans (6 Examples for Canadian Points and Miles Collectors)
If you’re thinking about applying for a new travel rewards credit card, it’s wise to choose one that suits your particular travel plans. At the moment, there are a wide variety of better than usual sign-up offers so it can be a challenge to narrow it down and make a decision. In this post are a few examples of cards and trips that might go well together. [Read more…]
$615 Airfare Halifax to London & Paris – Spring 2022 (Plus A Few Tips For Lodging and Sightseeing)
Although we’re still in the middle of 2021, the seasonal non-stops from Halifax to Europe are starting to hit the schedule for 2022. If you’re itching to begin planning a trip, it’s a good idea to at least be on the lookout for great airfare deals for next year. And if London and Paris are on your list, right now you can lock in a super multi-city fare. [Read more…]
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